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South Korean Nobel laureate Han Kang's novels dominate country's decade-long bestseller list
2+ hour, 58+ min ago (482+ words) View all posts by Park Ga-young " SEOUL " South Korean author Han Kang, the country's first Nobel laureate in literature, has emerged as the country's most commercially successful writer of the past decade, with her novels taking the top two spots…...
Malaysia-born Fish Liew wins Best Actress at Hong Kong Film Awards
2+ hour, 30+ min ago (193+ words) View all posts by Beh Yuen Hui " KUALA LUMPUR " Malaysian actress Fish Liew has been named Best Actress at the 44th Hong Kong Film Awards. She was recognised for her role as Ah Mui, a woman with cerebral palsy, in the…...
K-drama 'Perfect Crown' starring Byeon Woo-seok, IU gets web novel prequel
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (232+ words) Written by the TV show's scriptwriter, the web novel explores the protagonists' school days. View all posts by Lee Yoon-seo " SEOUL " An official web novel set within the universe of MBC fantasy series "Perfect Crown" will launch on May 16, spotlighting…...
Young Malaysian chefs are trying to change restaurant kitchens for the better
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (1830+ words) View all posts by Abirami Durai " KUALA LUMPUR " At the recent Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2026 awards in Hong Kong, a recurring topic of conversation among the continent's top chefs was the revelations that had come out of Noma. Noma is a…...
US You Tuber Johnny Somali gets jail time in Korea over deepfake, public stunts
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (295+ words) View all posts by Yoon Min-sik " SEOUL " Controversial American You Tuber Johnny Somali was sentenced to six months in prison on Wednesday by a South Korean court, upon being found guilty of a string of offenses including public nuisance and…...
Italian flavors meet Filipino practicalities at Moderna
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (670+ words) At Moderna, Italian technique is the starting point, but the ingredients often tell a more local story. View all posts by Ching Dee " MANILA " Chef Donatello Montrone is clear about one thing: Moderna is not trying to be trendy. It…...
L'Occitane en Provence Announces the Return of Its Iconic Amande Sublime Collection, Redefining Daily Shower as a Conscious Ritual
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (146+ words) Asia News Network Rooted in Proven'al Almond Heritage, Crafted for Modern Better'Being - Almond Oil gently cleanses and nourishes the skin - Almond Milk helps hydrate and improve skin suppleness - Finely Crushed Almond Shells are repurposed for gentle exfoliation - Amande Sublime Supple…...
Remembering Indian singer Asha Bhosle: To be like the legendary Indian singer was to be a cool girl
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (943+ words) View all posts by Rohini Mohan " BENGALARU " The death of legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle on April 12 has led to an entire country listening to her music on loop. But I need no such reminders of her brilliance. I need…...
Four artworks worth about US$200k returned to Malaysia, says anti-corruption commission
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (273+ words) The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) said the artworks had been successfully repatriated as part of the 1 Malaysia Development Berhad (1 MDB) asset recovery exercise. View all posts by Justin Zack " PETALING JAYA " Four pieces of art worth nearly RM800, 000 have been returned…...
Clay and memory: Potters of Bangladeshi village return only for Bengali new year
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (512+ words) Once a thriving pottery hub, Fatikchhari's Kulalpara now revives its craft briefly for Bengla new year. View all posts by Sifayet Ullah " DHAKA " As Pahela Baishakh approaches, 62-year-old Achiya Khatun sits in her courtyard, shaping clay with slow, careful hands....