Why Iran’s Strait of Hormuz matters to Asia

Iran’s potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz could severely impact Asian economies heavily dependent on Middle Eastern energy supplies, ...

Report reveals wealthy Asians’ travel preferences

A new study from travel technology company Expedia reveals that despite rising inflation in Asia, the region’s growing mass-affluent travele...

Seventeen teams up with BBC Earth to showcase natural wonders in ‘Asia’ trailer

K-pop group Seventeen has collaborated with BBC Earth on a song featured in the trailer for its upcoming natural history series titled “Asia...

Hennessy opens its first flagship store in Asia

Hennessy has launched a flagship store in Shanghai, its first in Asia. Where it is: The new flagship store is located at Taikoo Li Qiantan, ...

Tamarind predicted to be 2024’s ‘Flavor of the Year’ by McCormick

Global spice brand McCormick and Company has named tamarind its 2024 “Flavor of the Year,” releasing a new seasoning blend to ma...

30 beaches in Asia to put on your summer travel bucket list

Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to correct the location of Yalong Bay. It is in Sanya, People’s Republic of China (...

Top 20 must-visit landmarks in Asia

Asia, the world’s largest continent, is home to diverse cultures, delicious food and stunning landscapes.  Since one of the best ways to exp...

Asian and European men saw largest increases to penis size in past 3 decades, study finds

Asian and European men saw the world’s largest increases in average penile length in the past three decades, a new study by a team of intern...

Twitter users criticize list of top food destinations for ranking US over China, Thailand

Before you read: Gordon Ramsay names Laos and Vietnam as world’s top food destinations In food travel guide TasteAtlas’ most recent ra...

‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 could center on ‘Eastern religion and spirituality,’ creator says

HBO’s critically acclaimed series “The White Lotus” could be heading to Asia for its third season, according to director and writer Mike Wh...

12 Asian countries ranked in top 25 deadliest popular travel destinations

In a list by insurance comparison website The Swiftest of the 50 most visited countries ranked for their safety, 12 of the 25 deadliest des...

Asia is home to 6 of the top 20 cities with the most millionaires

In a recent report by Henley and Partners, a firm that tracks global wealth, Asian cities accounted for six of the top 20 cities in the wor...

How Asian countries voted on UN resolution demanding Russia withdraw from Ukraine

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) voted in favor of reprimanding Russia for its recent display of “aggression against Ukraine.” T...

Australian man claiming to be Japanese Bitcoin inventor wins $27 billion court case

Craig Wright, an Australian computer scientist who claims to be Satoshi Nakamoto, the inventor of Bitcoin, has been cleared of six out of se...

The Real Legend of Khutulun, the Undefeated Wrestling Princess of Mongolia

Unlike Mulan who only exists in ancient Chinese folk tales, Mongolia has a real-life warrior princess named Khutulun who fought in wars alon...

Malaysian Princess Becomes the International Face of Mental Health, Aims to Decriminalize Suicide

The eldest daughter of Malaysian King Yang di-Pertuan Agong was recently appointed the international patron of the World Mental Health Day 2...

Wanted German Man Caught in Thailand After Going Viral for Selling BBQ Chicken With Wife

A German man who went viral online in May 2019 for helping his Thai wife sell chicken barbecue on the streets of Pak Chong, Thailand has tur...

Who is Yuna Song and Why is She Not a ‘Hot Korean Girl’ Too?

A Facebook post that seemingly burned a cast member in the credits for being just a “Korean girl” and not one of the “Hot ...

More Than 80 People Injured After Ferry Hits a Whale in Japan

More than 80 people were reportedly injured after a high-speed ferry collided with a whale in Niigata, Japan on Sunday. The accident occurre...

What Your Weirdest Dreams Mean According to Different Asian Cultures

Asian parents love telling their children about various cultural superstitions and most of us already know how much influence this can have ...

Woman Falls in Love With Boyfriend’s Male Lover, Gets Pregnant With His Baby

The story of a woman who fell in love with her boyfriend’s male lover and later got pregnant with his baby has gone viral in the Philippines...

8 Romantic Hotels in Asia to Add to Your Valentine’s Day Bucket List

We could all use a relaxing getaway these days. Work is hard, so is school and the constant repetition of mundane chores. If you’re a millen...

7 Stunningly Beautiful Bookstores Across Asia

Even though everybody and their grandmother seem to have a Kindle these days, good old print books refuse to die. There’s something a...

Thai Cave Boys Were Dr‌‌ug‌g‌e‌d and ‌Han‌dc‌uff‌ed During Rescue, Book Claims

New details of the harrowing cave rescue of the now-famous Thai soccer team and their coach last year have emerged in a new book, revealing ...

Boba Milk Tea Apparently Has Over 2x More Sugar Than a Coca Cola and I’m in Denial

The widely praised, milky goodness we all love to drink any time of the day, popularly known as boba tea or bubble tea or milk tea, apparent...

Malaysian Woman Cuddles With Wild Crocodile She Found in Her Backyard Like It’s NBD

A woman in Malaysia is facing backlash after cuddling a crocodile she found at home. Azy Nadia Aziz, 22, found the reptile at the back of he...

Netizens Think Burberry’s Chinese Family New Year’s Ad is ‘Creepy’

An image from Burberry’s recent marketing campaign in China featuring local celebrities Zhao Wei and Zhou Dongyu is going viral for its repo...

12 Breathtaking Airbnb’s Across Asia For Anyone In Desperate Need of a Nature Retreat

Being surrounded by technology 24 hours a day, 7 days a week can get unbelievably draining after a while. We’ve all been there —...

Sorry Americans, Ketchup Actually Came From Asia

Ketchup is one of the most utilized condiments in America, with reports suggesting that about 97% of Americans have a bottle inside their re...

Miss Universe National Costumes of Asia Will Blow You Away

A total of 93 countries competed for Best National Costume at the 67th Miss Universe held in Pattaya, Thailand on Dec. 10. Of these candidat...

Five MMA Champions Come From The Philippines. Four of Them Train at This Man’s Gym

If you travel to the northern hills of Luzon to Baguio City, Philippines, you’ll discover a man with a special ability to transform humble f...

EDC China Warns DJs Could Get A‌rr‌es‌te‌d If They Swear on the Mic

Insomniac’s Electric Daisy Carnival China, also known as EDC China, officially wrapped up, but it was revealed that DJs who performed ...

White Guy Struggles to Eat Chinese Food in Hilarious Parody of Dolce & Gabbana’s Racist Ads

A parody of Dolce & Gabbana’s racist ads that infuriated their Chinese market has turned the tables for good retribution. The original a...

North Korean Defector from Last Year Revealed to Be the Son of a Major-General

Oh Chong Song, the North Korean soldier who made a daring, dramatic defection to South Korea late last year, is reportedly a son of a major-...

Man in China Reunited with Family After 8 Years After Viral TikTok Videos

After being missing for eight years, a man was finally reunited with his family in China after locals posted clips of him on TikTok, also kn...

Japan’s Child S‌‌u‌i‌c‌i‌d‌‌e Rates are Highest in 30 Years

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) reports that the number of child su‌‌‌ici‌‌d‌e‌s in the fiscal year of 2016-17 was the highest in...