Jakarta’s Ragunan night zoo: New wildlife experience or risk?
While Jakarta governor Pramono Anung’s proposal for a night zoo offers the prospect of a new recreational experience and economic opportunities, experts caution that animal…
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Kushe Aunsi celebrated with rituals in Kathmandu
For those whose fathers had passed away, devotees gathered at shrines including the Gokarneshwar Mahadev temple in north-eastern Kathmandu—popularly known as Uttar Gaya—to…
Volleywood Victory: Vietnam serves up historic win over Thailand
Playing in front of a packed home crowd at Ninh Bình Provincial Gymnasium, Vietnam clawed its way back from two sets down to record its first victory over Thailand in more than…
Bringing legacy restaurants from small-towns in Malaysia to Kuala Lumpur
For many Klang Valley denizens who call Kuantan their hometown, the curry noodles at Teng Haw are a must-have on a trip back home and consequently, one of the dishes they miss the…
Floods and Filipinos’ relationship with nature
How many more volunteering efforts do we need until we realize that the issue is not really the lack of willing helpers—but more so the inconvenient and unintuitive systems we…
A young man on a journey to preserve a rare Vietnamese dog breed
The Ma River Lai dog, or Indochinese Dingo, is indigenous to the highland areas west of Thanh Hoa along the Ma River, as well as in some remote villages in the northern border…
Reviving Bain: Chakma fashion reimagined
For centuries, this weaving tradition had been the aesthetic pillar of Chakma culture. Yet, this significant form of artistic expression nearly faded away under the weight of…
Korean cinema’s political dramas
From smoke-filled campaign war rooms to ancient royal courts, These three standout dramas offer engrossing takes on the nature of politics.
Exhibition showcases relics that highlight and celebrate the sounds of ancient Chinese civilisations
As visitors step into the National Centre for the Performing Arts' exhibition hall in Beijing, they are transported to a realm where the sounds of ancient civilizations resonate…
Japanese craftsman demonstrates traditional method of fiberising cotton in Aichi museum
On the day, Masayuki Niwa, 74, a contemporary master craftsman and head of an association to preserve traditional cotton fiberizing skills, showed visitors his work processes…