Defiant Nobel laureate Maria Ressa fights for her freedom
News site Rappler, which Ressa cofounded a decade ago, had to battle for survival under Duterte as his government accused it of violating a constitutional ban on foreign…
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Meet the Singapore stylist to stars around the world
Hong Kong-based make-up artist and creative director Alvin Goh, 44, has worked with a who's who of international celebrities in the last 15 years.
‘Congratulations!’ followed by humiliation: Why some use violence to celebrate milestones
Nasty celebrations featuring violence and humiliation are nothing new in South Korea, nor is it unique to the country.
Prompt clean-up of Dhaka proof that change is possible
An estimated 10,000 conservancy workers cleaned up 19,223 tonnes of animal and cattle market waste in the wake of Eid-ul-Azha sacrifices.
Women to face the brunt of cost-of-living crisis: WEF report
The Geneva-based think tank says a hoped-for recovery from a ballooning gender gap hasn't materialized as expected as the Covid-19 crisis has eased.
What does the world see in S’pore chefs that we do not?
Home-grown chefs are coming into their own and, in the last two years especially, many have opened restaurants, either on their own or with investors.
Elderly culinary legend’s sweet treats stand the test of time
76-year-old Mbah Satinem was among Indonesia’s best-kept secret for decades but shot to fame after an appearance in the 2019 Netflix series, Street Food: Asia.
Upgrades help goji berries lift people out of poverty in Ningxia
As a pillar industry, the output value of the sector has reached 12 billion yuan while the regional brand is worth 19 billion yuan.
Inside Hanawon: How North Korean defectors build a new life in South Korea
Hanawon, officially the Settlement Support Center for North Korean Refugees, provides basic education programs and vocational training courses to assist defectors’ adaptation…
Minami Tanaka’s rise to stardom through photos, movie, and fashion
Celebrated TV personality Minami Tanaka cemented her popularity in 2019 after realising her photo book, “Sincerely yours…”, which sold more than 500,000 copies in just one…