Mom and children rescued from blizzard in China’s Inner Mongolia
The area was struck by a ferocious blizzard recently. As snow blocked roads, visibility dropped below 3 meters. The mother, Li Juan (a pseudonym), never thought a 20-minute-drive…
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From cabin to cockpit: Ex-Singapore Airlines flight attendant’s journey to becoming a pilot and instructor
Now a pilot of 15 years, Captain Vanessa Khaw flies Airbus A320 and A321 narrow-body planes, and was appointed a flight instructor half a year ago.
Cambodia’s Kouy community heroes: Guardians of forests and culture
These heroes, who have dedicated their lives to protecting forests, water sources and the cultural heritage of the Kouy indigenous people, embody the spirit of resilience and love…
Get to know Thailand’s unique rain-making festival that involves cats
Hae Nang Maew is a different way to summon rain and ensure a good harvest.
Japanese translator of South Korean Nobel Laureate Han Kang’s ‘We Do Not Part’ receives award
Saito Mariko won the Research and Translation category at the 76th Yomiuri Literary Awards, marking the first time a single translated work by a Korean author has won in the…
80-year-old legacy of making traditional Southeast Asian hat continued by elderly Malaysian man
He’s an old hand at making songkok, having inherited a family business which began about 80 years ago. This also means that the weeks leading to Hari Raya will be a hectic time…
Most Filipinos struggle to spot fake news, says survey
“Fake news manipulates public opinion, distorts democratic choices, and enables corrupt forces to maintain power,” an official said. He also warned about foreign interference…
South Korean singer Wheesung, 43, found dead
Authorities believe that a significant amount of time had passed before his body was found, based on the circumstances at the scene. They are currently investigating the cause of…
South Korea’s self-employed population falls to pandemic levels
A key factor behind the sharp decline is the struggle of small merchants facing falling sales amid a prolonged slump in domestic demand.
Graduation certificates help reunite ex-classmates 80 years after Great Tokyo Air Raid
Now 92 years old, Akiko Masaki and Saku Yamamoto attended a school in what is present-day Sumida Ward. Shortly before their elementary graduation in March 1945, the two were…