Planting cross-Straits seeds of success
Born into a family of fruit growers, 60–year-old Chung Te-chuan from Longyan became the first farmer in Taiwan to grow durian, eventually deciding to invest in agriculture.
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Bangkok Pride parade shines ray of hope for Thailand’s LGBTQ+ community
The parade on June 5, filled with rainbow flags, was joined by supporters of all genders, activists, sex workers, politicians, and celebrities, dressed in “anything that…
Moon Pich: From cowherd to US naval graduate
Pich Chantrea, also known as Moon Pich, a former cowherd from Kampong Chhnang province, worked hard for his studies before his admission to the US naval academy.
BTS visits White House to discuss combating hate crime surge
Since its debut in 2013, BTS has garnered global recognition for the members' self-produced music and activism, including an appearance at the United Nations.
ONE 158: Marcus “Buchecha” ready to make highly anticipated return
The multiple-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champion faces Australia’s Simon Carson in a heavyweight mixed martial arts bout, and hopes to continue his dominant run in the sport.
Chef, 10, cooks up her menu for online fame
10-year-old Sun Jiarui has garnered more than 830,000 followers and 9 million likes on Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, with her short cooking videos.
Professionals offer valuable advice on how to cope in times of high stress
Adopting regular lifestyle like going to bed early and getting up early creates a good balance between study and work, as well as allows time for entertainment and relaxation.
Zelensky – the making of a media star
The Ukrainian leader’s success highlights the power of charisma and communication skills in modern day politics. But such power has its limits.
Online classes help keep students (and their parents) fit at home
China Soong Ching Ling Science and Culture Center for Young People offers various online activities for students and parents to partake in together amid the new pandemic wave.
Thai noodle shop vows to keep 3-baht price despite higher costs
Owner Thawat Pirata said that his shop had never experienced this level of high costs and low profits due to the rising cost of raw materials since it was set up 34 years ago.