Trash or treasure, this group helps you find it free
Facebook group Phnom Penh Minimalist and Freecycle, has more than 5,000 members who are interested in making contributions to the sustainability of Cambodia’s environment.
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From war to peace: Vietnam’s rubber sandals march on
Made from recycled military truck or aircraft tyres, Vietnam's hand-made rubber sandals have travelled vast distances over the decades.
Mothers of cerebral palsy children fight for medical marijuana
The legality of medical marijuana remains in limbo but proponents continue to wage their campaign.
Taiwan court OKs same-sex marriage with Japanese
Following the court decision, the first same-sex marriage between Japanese and Taiwanese persons in Taiwan is expected to be formalized.
Is it possible to reduce tobacco use in Bangladesh?
For a long time to come, the country may have to continue external borrowings, just to retire or service old external debts and to keep bare minimum forex reserves.
Chinese dancer pursues dream on wheels
Hong Chenlin, 35, who works as a teaching assistant in a dancing school in Tongling city, shares her dancing skills and optimistic attitude with the children.
Indonesia’s interfaith couples concerned as resistance to Surabaya court ruling grows
In a vastly multicultural society like Indonesia, interfaith marriage is a growing albeit not commonly acknowledged phenomenon.
In China, the heat is on
In the last five days of this hottest period of the year, thunderstorms finally strike, cooling the air and announcing the end of hot days.
Volcano on Japan’s island erupts spewing ash and rocks
Japan's Meteorological Agency said the volcano erupted and blew off large rocks as far as 2.5 kilometers away in the southern prefecture of Kagoshima.
‘Hanbok saenghwal’ joins National Heritage list
The series of cultural practices which encompass the whole experience of making, wearing and enjoying hanbok is the 154th item listed as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage.