Colourful resurgence for silk island artisans
Although the practice of silk weaving on handlooms is declining, villagers of Koh Dach have continued to pass their knowledge from generation to generation.
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Sculpting a masterpiece
Artist Tshedar, 31, from Trongsa, is known for hyper-realistic sculptures of religious figures, with clay faces sporting sunspots and wrinkles.
8-year-old organ donor gives families new lease on life
According to the transplantation center, the organs Shi Xinrui donated – liver, corneas, and kidneys – are expected to be transplanted into five patients.
Hong Kong mahjong carver among the last of his kind
70-year-old Cheung Shun-king does not know how to play mahjong himself - his interest lies only in crafting the tiles.
Floods stalk the northern regions of Bangladesh
Thousands of people have been suffering as their houses and farmlands have gone under water, with many taking shelter on roads and embankments.
Music as a panacea for pain in Rohingya refugee camps
Mandolin instrumentalist Abul Shama enthralls residents of Camp 15 in Cox's Bazaar.
From garbage dump to throne: Meet Anna, Thailand’s most beautiful woman
A Channel 8 actress, who was once called “Miss Garbage” because her parents were garbage collectors, was crowned Miss Thailand Universe 2022 on Saturday night.
Feel beautiful with BOLD
The online clothing initiative is one of the first of its kind in the country and reminds that beauty should not be bound by size.
Jokowi’s East Asian trip for pineapples and railways
On show was the President's down-to-earth diplomacy as he visited Beijing, Tokyo and Seoul last week.
95-year-old retiree dedicates his life to teaching
In 2012, he also set up the Ye Lianping Scholarship Fund with almost all his life savings, along with the donations from the local government and the school.