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When the music calls: Festivalgoers cross Jakarta and borders for an annual ritual
1+ hour, 32+ min ago (839+ words) From Jakarta commuters to overseas visitors, music lovers brave long journeys, late nights and missed buses to keep a cherished festival tradition alive. View all posts by Nur Janti " JAKARTA " On the second night of the Java Jazz Festival, 23-year-old…...
Tracing the origin of Thai tea
2+ hour, 3+ min ago (46+ words) Asia News Network Thai tea was not always the sweet orange drink we know today. It began as a hot brew in Ayutthaya, before condensed milk, ice, and changing tastes transformed it into one of Thailand's most iconic drinks....
BTS transforms Busan into citywide festival with drone shows and fan events
2+ hour, 42+ min ago (337+ words) View all posts by Lee Jung-joo " BUSAN " Busan turned red for BTS over the weekend, as the city's landmarks, beaches and night sky became part of a large-scale celebration marking the group's first concert in the city in four years…...
With temples, churches, citizens and officials pitching in, Busan braces for BTS" homecoming
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (1207+ words) After months of planning, debate, and a scramble to solve accommodation woes, the South Korean city is ready to roll out the purple carpet for the K-pop group's Army. View all posts by Tammy Park " SEOUL " With BTS set to…...
Veteran Korean Big Bang pop group unveils first world tour in nine years
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (348+ words) The group is about to embark on a 31-show global tour for its 20th anniversary. View all posts by Lee Jung-joo " SEOUL " Big Bang has unveiled plans for a world tour to mark its 20th anniversary, with performances scheduled from August to…...
Hit Chinese TV drama triggers revival of traditional Qinqiang Opera
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (860+ words) View all posts by Li Lei " BEIJING " A hit television drama, the executive producer of which is legendary filmmaker Zhang Yimou, has smashed all prime-time ratings records and triggered a nationwide revival of Qinqiang, a 600-year-old Chinese opera form that…...
The Flora de Filipinas collection: Bringing heritage to the table
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (1085+ words) In a world increasingly drawn to fast trends and disposable objects, Maison de Rivoli offers something more enduring. View all posts by Sanj V. Licaros " MANILA " Some objects do more than decorate a table. They preserve history. That thought came to…...
Thai pop star Lisa set for World Cup opening show as 2026 tournament kicks off
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (521+ words) BANGKOK " A new chapter in football history is about to begin as the FIFA World Cup 2026 officially kicks off in North America, with a record 104 matches to be played across 16 host cities. This year's tournament will mark another first, with…...
Filipino beauty brands that feel made for the global stage
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (319+ words) As Filipino consumers became more fluent in K-beauty, French pharmacy skincare, American clean beauty, and luxury wellness, Filipino brands evolved alongside them. View all posts by Colleen Cosme " MANILA " For years, Filipino beauty was often framed around affordability or dupes....
Ancient cave art site to boost heritage tourism in Laos" Khammuan
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (456+ words) View all posts by Vientiane Times " VIENTIANE " The Tham Fa Meu cave, a newly opened geological and archaeological heritage site featuring more than 280 prehistoric rock paintings, is expected to strengthen cultural tourism in Khammuan province and shed new light on…...