Shepherds of Nepal’s Rukum: Weaving tradition into modernity
Traditional handmade woollen goods struggle to find buyers, with modern factory-made clothes and cheaper alternatives flooding the market.
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From humble leaf to global sensation: Meet Malaysia’s newest green favorite—pandan
Move over, matcha – here comes another green sensation: the screwpine leaf, better known as pandan in Malaysia.This year, the humble, ubiquitous plant grown widely in the…
Rising costs, changing tastes reshape Thailand’s restaurant scene
Thailand's restaurant industry is confronting significant challenges, influenced by economic fluctuations, rising operational costs, intense competition and rapidly evolving…
While in South Korea, how about fortune telling?
Saju is a traditional Korean practice that interprets a person’s fate and destiny based on their date and time of birth. It is believed to offer insights into one’s…
Facility offers Vietnamese prisoners a path to redemption
Dak Trung Prison has focused on implementing policies for inmates to foster 'seeds of kindness' and provide motivation for each prisoner to make efforts in rehabilitation and…
Philippine chef Forés’ last gift to women: ‘Your voice, your perspective needed—not just in kitchens’
The iconic chef’s last words set to be delivered at the International Women’s Day Summit is less a speech about her culinary journey and more a guiding light for all of us.
Wrestling and boat racing: Vietnam’s heritage icons
The vibrant traditions of wrestling and boat racing in Việt Nam are not merely sports; they embody the cultural heritage and communal spirit of the nation.
As Singapore’s adult literacy levels decline, book clubs offer a solution
The rise of screens, from the smartphone to television, has further weakened attention spans, making it “impossible to focus”, said Prof Cayla. Without practice, sustaining…
South Korean with paralysis completes master’s degree using only his eyes
Jang Ik-sun, 37, was diagnosed at age five with the incurable condition that weakens and degenerates muscles, which gradually took away his ability to move. Despite this, he…
Japanese company sun-dries straw hats in the cold of winter
Tanaka Boshi Ten (Tanaka Hat Shop) in Kasukabe, Saitama Prefecture, produces about 40,000 various types of straw hats annually. Its craftsmen make the hats with sewing machines.…