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Michelin, return of a la carte, the continuous rise of Filipino cuisine, and other predictions for 2025
As a brand new year is upon us, friends from the Philippine F&B industry shared with us their bold predictions for 2025.
Taiwanese teen classic ‘Secret’ gets fresh Korean spin
The 2008 Taiwanese romance about young musicians at an elite conservatory carved out an unlikely niche in South Korea, where Chinese-language films rarely break through. Even…
Historic Japanese building attracts film, TV crews; also popular for family photos
The area that is now Iruma, Saitama Prefecture, was home to a prosperous silk-reeling industry from the final years of the Edo period (1603-1867) to the early years of the Showa…
Malaysian teen cooks up a storm
Ricardo Leonel Lau’s talent in the kitchen saw him preparing a 14-dish Christmas feast for his family last month which included roast chicken, tomahawk steak, cinnamon rolls,…
Tibet-Nepal border reopened. Women in Taplejung dust off their looms, weave again
Sherpa has been working on the "thumbi," a traditional knotting system using a vertical loom. Along with her, many women in the area have resumed their traditional carpet weaving…
Pakistani singer-songwriter Atif Aslam wants to give back to young artists with Borderless World
In a vlog, the singer revealed his motivations behind launching his new music programme.
Traditional Chinese medicinal ingredients are intertwined with its culinary culture
Given that traditional Chinese medicinal ingredients are so intertwined with Chinese culinary culture, most people of Chinese descent firmly believe in the healing and health…
South Korea’s fashion industry targets sports fandoms
By sponsoring the teams, the fashion industry hopes to turn loyal fans who collect official uniforms and merchandise into potential consumers.
Bangladeshi fashion: No longer the underdog in bridal couture
Bangladeshi fashion has evolved from Bollywood-influenced styles to a thriving industry showcasing heritage fabrics like jamdani and muslin. Brides now embrace local designs,…