Malaysia Bans Viral Hit 'Despacito' From State TV, Radio Stations
It’s official: the Malaysian government has banned Despacito from playing on state TV channels and radio stations.
Cambodian Widow Believes Young Cow Is Reincarnation of Dead Husband
Cambodia’s social media scene is buzzing over a cow which a local villager strongly believes to be the reincarnation of her dead husband.
Bangkok Professor Uses Social Media to Save Thailand's Old Train Stations From Demolition
A Bangkok-based university lecturer is raising awareness of the need to save historic railway stations from bulldozers.
Muji Hotels to Open First in China, Then Japan
With three new hotels in the making, Japan's minimalist homeware brand Muji appears to be branching out to the hospitality business.
Religious Groups in Malaysia, Indonesia Call for Starbucks Boycott Over LGBT Support
Muslim organizations in Malaysia and Indonesia have called for a boycott of local Starbucks over the corporation's support for LGBT rights.
Starbucks Japan to Open in 100-Year-Old Kyoto Townhouse
Starbucks is attempting to merge its coffee culture with Japan's century-old traditions in the chain’s newest Kyoto location.
Vietnam's Work Environment Is Asia’s Most Gender-Diverse: Report
Gender diversity throughout corporations in Asia is very low, but Vietnam has the continent's largest percentage of women in its boardrooms.
China Reveals Plan to Grow Potatoes on the Moon
As part of next year’s Chang’e-4 mission, Chinese scientists plan to grow potatoes inside a moon-bound mini-ecosystem.
'Brain Drain' Is Taking Its Toll on ASEAN Workforce and Economy: Study
Highly skilled members of the ASEAN workforce are pursuing more lucrative opportunities outside of their home countries.
A Heroes’ Retirement Plan for De-Mining Dogs in Cambodia
An animal rights activist in Phnom Penh plans to open a specialized retirement home for Cambodia’s de-mining dogs.
Archaeologists in China Have Discovered Rice That Is Over 9,400 Years Old
Researchers in China have determined that rice was first domesticated in the country nearly 10,000 years ago.
A Gang of Pickpocket Monkeys Has Taken Over a Bali Temple
A temple on Indonesia’s popular island of Bali is currently plagued by a gang of kleptomaniac primates.
China May Ban Sale of Canine Meat Ahead of Dog-Eating Festival
Animal lovers can rejoice - for now - as authorities in the Chinese city of Yulin have issued a short-term ban on the sale of dog meat ahead of the city's infamous dog-eating festival, activists repor...
Offices in Japan Hire Cats, Dogs, Goats to Help Employees Relieve Stress
Companies in Japan are turning to animals like cats, dogs, goats and even alpacas to help employees relieve stress.
Indian Woman Sets New World Record for Fastest Back-to-Back Everest Ascent
An Indian mountain climber is believed to have set a new women's record for summitting Mount Everest twice in less than a week.
Taiwan High Court First in Asia to Rule Same-Sex Marriage Legal
In a historic decision, Taiwan's Constitutional Court ruled Wednesday that the nation's laws prohibiting same-sex couples from marrying violates their equal protection and personal freedom.
Remaining TPP Members Vow to Move Forward Without US
Trade leaders of the 11 remaining countries in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) have agreed to continue working to finalize the deal without US participation.
Amid Concerns Over East Sea, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc to Visit US This Month
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will begin a visit to the United States on May 29, culminating in a stop at the White House on May 31.
Phnom Penh Might Get $800m Sky Train Network
As construction of Saigon’s metro system slowly chugs along – with a few stops along the way – its closest sister city, Phnom Penh, is planning an urban rail system of its own.
Japanese Princess Mako to Give Up Royal Status to Marry a Commoner
One of Japan’s princesses has set her mind on marrying a member of the public, reigniting debate over the country’s outdated imperial law.
