A case study: The Solomon Islands project 10 years ago
In the South Pacific, Hangeul was once touted as a writing system for minority indigenous languages. Why it failed offers important lessons.
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Blackpink’s Lalisa starts a brand new ‘yadom’ trend
When fans saw it her photo, all Thai Swan brand inhalers were snapped up within hours,, prompting the manufacturer to issue an apology.
Japan boat tour reveals glowing mystery of firefly squid
To find out what causes the luminescent "mystery of Toyama Bay", the Firefly Squid Boat Tour takes visitors on predawn cruises.
Japan Sushi chefs heading overseas with eye on higher incomes
The trend comes even as Japan is in the midst of a serious labour shortage with some sushi establishments striving to create work environments.
Flax seeds can reduce the risk of cancer
This beneficial seed can be easily incorporated in our daily diet, in our meals in the form of powder or whole.
Now, Michelle’s up in the limelight in Ipoh
Her old schoolmates have put up a billboard to celebrate her being the first actress of Asian descent to win Best Actress in the Academy Awards.
Sharing the Korean alphabet with the world
Without a script, their languages were at the risk of disappearing, along with their oral cultures.
5 ways to be productive at work during Ramadan
Planning ahead always helps, even during usual work days, but more so during Ramadan, the author advices.
Foreign tourists flock back to Myeong-dong
The number of Japanese travelers to the area has increased recently but the slow return of Chinese tourists keeps full recovery at bay.
Ryuichi Sakamoto, Oscar-winning Japanese musician, dies at 71
Sakamoto was also known for his work with the pioneering electronic music band Yellow Magic Orchestra, which he co-founded.