50-Year Search: Son Demands Return of Father After N. Korean Hijack
Half a century ago a North Korean agent hijacked the flight carrying Hwang In-cheol’s father. Pyongyang never returned him, and the search has defined his son’s life.
Japanese Doctor Who Dedicated His Life to Helping Afghans Killed in Attack
A Japanese doctor whose long career was dedicated to helping some of Afghanistan’s poorest people was among six people killed Wednesday in an attack in the east of the country, officials said.
World’s First: Japan Firm Develops Second Skin Spray-on Facemask
A Japanese cosmetics company Wednesday unveiled what it said was the world’s first spray-on skin, a moisturising facemask made of fibres one-100th the thickness of a human hair.
Elderly Japanese Man Arrested for ‘Making 24,000 Complaint Calls’
A Japanese pensioner has been arrested after ringing a phone company 24,000 times to complain they had violated his contract, police and local media reported.
Government Slams Malaysia Tattoo Expo as ‘Porn’
Malaysian officials on Monday slammed a tattoo exhibition held in the country as “porn” unsuitable for a Muslim-majority country, after images of half-naked men and women went viral.
This Young Man is Revolutionizing the Way We Clean Beaches Around the World
Arjun Sharma touches base on his journey discovering Clean My Beach and the hopes and determination he desires to share with the world in an effort to fight environmental havoc
DJ and Fashion Icon: Peggy Gou is Taking Over
While the rest of the world is tripping over k-pop, Peggy Gou, a Korean DJ, producer, and fashion icon is taking center stage
Indonesia Suspects Arrested for Poaching Sumtran Tigers
The skin of a critically endangered Sumatran tiger and four foetuses have been confiscated after the arrest of several suspected poachers, Indonesian police said.
The Race for 5G In Asia
Unsurprisingly, the 5G race in Asia sees South Korea and China leading the pack for fifth-generation mobile interconnectivity.
The Evolution of Ice Cream in Asia
Ice cream has had a long and fulfilling journey in Asia from its origin story to its present-day impact, surpassing nations in the West.
Filipina Sprinter Kristina Marie Knott Defeated Vietnam’s ‘Queen of Speed’
Filipina sprinter Kristina Marie Knott defeated Vietnam’s “Queen of Speed” Le Tu Chinh on Saturday to take her Southeast Asian Games 200m track title in the first night of track and field action at the stadium in New Clark City.
Mobile Verdict: A Glimpse into the Future World of China’s Digital Courts
Artificial-intelligence judges, cyber-courts, and verdicts delivered on chat apps — welcome to China’s brave new world of justice spotlighted by authorities this week.
Learn Korean Culture thru Funny Comics by the ‘Korean Friends’
“Korean Friends” is sharp, funny, and unapologetic – three things that you genuinely need to put into art when introducing your culture to the world.
Japanese Scientists Launch First Human Trial Vaccine Against Ebola Virus
Japanese scientists will begin the country’s first human trial for a new vaccine against the deadly Ebola virus this month, they said Friday.
Artists Cashing In on WeChat Sticker Craze
When “Silly Piggy” appeared in China’s popular WeChat social media app, the sticker became an instant hit, with people sending it more than 30 million times in its first month to express their feelings in text messages.
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Made in Japan: Shiseido Refocus on Prestige Status
On wasteland once used for earthquake drills in the small town of Otawara north of Tokyo, Japanese giant Shiseido has built its first domestic factory in 36 years, hoping to capitalise on a boom for "Made in Japan" cosmetics.
