Hanoi’s charming handcrafted wooden stamps
In a little workshop on the bustling streets of Hanoi, you’ll find traditional wood stamp making with fourth-generation artists. Right here, thousands of stamps by hand have…
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‘Inclusive food’ for people with swallowing, chewing difficulties gain popularity in Japan
Meals prepared for people with chewing and swallowing problems are not always appetizing to people, and are often unknown to people who have no problems with eating.
Fresh from the bunkers
The unique Chongqing Basket Carrier Line has now ushered in a sequel — a dedicated bunker market for the farmers who take the subway to the city to sell their produce.
Olympians weigh in: These are the hits and misses of the Olympic Village restaurant
Despite the preparation put into the food at the Olympic Village restaurant, the Olympians have found that some dishes fall short of their gastronomic hopes.
Big shoes with none to fill: The declining allure of Malaysia’s “kha kiak”
Steeped in heritage, family history and craftsmanship, the making of traditional wooden clogs, called “kha kiak” in the Hokkien dialect, seems to be losing its allure as sales…
Vietnamese recipes among top 100 Asian stir-fry dishes
The list included rau muong xao toi (morning glory stir-fry), pho xao (stir-fried pho), mien xao cua (crab meat and glass noodle stir-fry), qua su su xao toi (chayote squash and…
Ratchaprasong: Bangkok’s gods’ intersection
It is believed that the Ratchaprasong Intersection area is a cursed land causing several shocking incidents like the latest cyanide poisoning case of the six Vietnamese, a bombing…
Budget or bougie: Coffee choices in South Korea
With consumers prioritizing either affordability or premium experiences, midrange coffee chains struggle for footing in polarised market.
Fun books inspired by Singapore’s presidential election, National Day Parade, and food
On Aug 9, Singapore celebrates its 59th birthday. Get your children in the celebratory spirit by exploring fun books inspired by the National Day Parade and a presidential…
Seoul Fashion Week to show world’s first stretchable display
The designer behind this project is Lee Chung-chung, womenswear designer and founder of LIE, whose runway will be the finale of the five-day fashion week starting Sept. 3 at…