Thailand’s Hill Tribes See Their Last Days
As elders pass on and youth surrender to the tide of modernisation, the once-proud villages who lived off the land are surrendering their diligently preserved traditions for basic food and healthcare
Batik Gets Tech Upgrades
Batik – one of Indonesia’s age-old treasures and on UNESCO’s list of Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity – has been catapulted into the modern era
What We Know About the Mysterious Underwater Bridge Between Sri Lanka and India
Who made it? A great debate circles around the Rama Setu, or Adam’s Bridge, between politicians, geologists and Hindu devotees.
Asia’s policies on street food
A look at recent policies across Asian governments to regulate the hawker population and control street food across the region.
Word on the Street
As governments from China to Indonesia make plans to sweep woks of hot oil off the pavements, the livelihood of the humble Asian hawker hangs in the balance.
Long Live the Noodle
Longevity noodles – which take 14 hours to make – are steeped in ancient tradition. As the modern food industry has transitioned to mass production, these remaining traditional operatives are worth their weight in gold.
A Right to Rule
Monarchies have been associated with majesty, mercilessness, and even madness. Few absolute monarchies remain – but in some states, blood still runs thicker than water.
Abode of Peace in the Lion City
"Abode of Peace in the Lion City" curates stamps, artefacts, 360° virtual reality displays and interactive stations to connect Singapore and Brunei's rich cultural traditions