Filipino seafarers held hostage by Houthis arrive in Manila
With this new batch of seafarers arriving back home, all surviving seafarers from MV Eternity C, which sank in the Red Sea last July 7, are now reunited with their families.
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From ‘soft no’s to hidden anger: Why Koreans communicate indirectly
In Korea’s group-oriented, hierarchical culture, confrontations are avoided, which often leads people to express negative feelings indirectly, turning frustration into…
Concern grows over Bangladeshi former PM Khaleda’s health
The former prime minister has been hospitalised for a week and has not shown any sign of improvement. In towns and cities alike, prayers are being held for her speedy recovery.
Why we overwork (and what that might be hiding)
Some of us overwork because we care. Others, because we’re afraid to stop. Either way, it’s time we paid attention to what’s underneath the effort.
Japan PM Takaichi’s use of social media draws public interest, carries risks
While her posts draw people in due to their honest and humorous content, they pose the risk of online backlash.
No need to buy: Tiny hybrid store in Singapore’s Chinatown rewriting bookshop experience
The shop opened in April, and for $8, visitors get a cup of coffee and can leaf through books in a corner furnished with a small leather lounge chair, stools for children, and a…
Bruce Lee exhibition opens at Hong Kong stations
It is the first exhibition about the legendary martial artist to be held outside a gallery setting.
Malaysian poet Wong Phui Nam’s posthumous poetry collection reflects on life and death
"In the Mirror: New and Selected Works of Wong Phui Nam," offers an overview of Wong’s oeuvre, tracing his lifelong trajectory as a poet and critic through a curated collection…
Bollywood superstar Dharmendra passes away at 89; tributes pour in from across the country
Dharmendra’s films captured the spirit of India across decades: from the romantic dreams of the 1960s to the action-packed blockbusters of the 1970s and 1980s and up to his…
Like a fairy godmother: Singapore’s mascot maker who brings characters to life
"Characters must come alive – that is the most important part of our industry," says mascot maker Noorjahan Katu.