124 articles
China
China creates its first ‘fully Chinese’ cloned kitten
A cat in China successfully delivered the country’s first “fully Chinese” cloned kitten over the weekend. Meet the newborn: The ...
Bryan Ke
Malaysia
Viral video shows cat in Malaysia ‘fixing’ a light bulb
A cat in Malaysia has gone viral for fiddling with a loose light bulb and “fixing” it. Key details: A TikTok video of the cat, which has gar...
Watch: Man braves narrow street drain to save kittens during heavy rain in Malaysia
A Malaysian man is being called a hero for submerging his entire body in dirty rainwater to save a couple of trapped kittens. What happened:...
Video: Chinese dad hilariously imitates cat after daughter says she wants pet
A father in China has gone viral for imitating a cat to show his daughter what it’s like to be responsible for one. Key details: A 16-second...
Entertainment
‘The White Lotus’ composer teases Season 3 opening is inspired by cat videos
Cristobal Tapia de Veer, the composer of hit HBO series “The White Lotus,” recently teased that the theme song for the show’s third season w...
News
Singaporean company launches pawsitively luxurious cruises for cats and their humans
The Royal Albatross Singapore has launched a new luxurious cruise for cat owners, where their feline friends can enjoy a three-course dinner...
Michelle De Pacina
Culture
Japan’s annual cat aptitude test opens its registration
Did you know that Japan has an annual test that can tell a person how well they know their feline friend? What it’s about: Known in Ja...
Business
TikToker accuses Taiwan’s China Airlines of neglecting her cat during ‘nightmare’ 38-hour ordeal
A cat owner recently shared her “nightmare” experience with Taiwan’s official carrier China Airlines and accused the airline of neglecting h...
Crime
Vietnamese police discover 2,000 dead cats intended for use in traditional medicine
Vietnamese police have discovered the bodies of 2,000 dead cats that were intended for use in traditional medicine. The dead felines were un...
Woman trying to adopt kitten loses $764,000 to crypto scam
A Hong Kong fashion executive lost 6 million Hong Kong dollars (approximately $764,000) in a crypto scam while trying to adopt a kitten onli...
Thailand
A video of a rare diamond-eyed cat has some Thai netizens picking lottery numbers
A video of a rare Thai Khao Manee, also known as the diamond eye cat, has gone viral on TikTok. Uploaded by @user3026088746242 on Jan. 22, ...
Iris Jung
Why Vietnam celebrates the Year of the Cat instead of the Rabbit
While most Asian countries and diasporas welcomed the Lunar New Year celebrating the rabbit, Vietnam, which observes the equivalent Tết Nguy...
Carl Samson
Singaporean man accused of cat abuse apologizes for ‘playing’ with animal, says ex-girlfriend ‘defaming’ him
Singapore-based entrepreneur Jimmy Wong has apologized for a series of viral videos that show him swinging, tossing and twirling his ex-gir...
The 400-year-old legends behind ‘lucky cats’
For many Asians around the world, “lucky cats” are a symbol of good fortune and wealth and can be seen in Chinatowns or East Asian businesse...
Editorial Staff
Japan
Cat in Japan switches career from train station master to chief priest of shrine
A cat named Nitama formerly worked as a train stationmaster and is now a “chief priest” at a Japanese shrine. Nitama became popular when s...
Ryan General
Viral
Chef cat shares how to make ‘Squid Game’-inspired dalgona candy
A “chef” cat, who goes by the Instagram handle @thatlittlepuff, showcases how to make the dalgona candy from Netflix’s “Squid Game” in a vid...
Scottish Fold superstar Motimaru breaks world record for most views for a cat on YouTube with nearly 620 million views
Motimaru, a Scottish Fold male cat from Japan, is now a Guinness World Record holder for “Most views for a cat on YouTube” after reaching mo...
Technology
Massive 3D calico cat watches over tiny humans in Tokyo’s Shinjuku district
A massive 3D calico cat has gone viral for its ultra-realistic appearance as it playfully watches over the tiny humans walking in Shinjuku. ...
Cat Makes History After Repatriation to the Philippines Amid Myanmar Political Turmoil
A cat owned by a Filipino migrant worker in Myanmar became the first pet to be repatriated to the Philippines when it joined the fifth gover...
Cat Who Saved Elderly Man Becomes Police Chief for a Day and She Hates It Here
Koko-chan, a cat who helped save a man’s life last year, was recently appointed police chief for a day, and she appeared to not enjoy any of...
Feature
Japanese Man’s Cat Takes the Most 2020 Selfie
Meet Monta, a cat from Japan who went viral for his relatable expression while taking a selfie with his owner. View this post on Instagram A...
Lifestyle
Sneaky Cat Stays Quiet in Classroom After Student Sneaks Him Into School
An adorable video of a stealthy cat that was sneaked into a Chinese classroom by his owner is making the rounds on social media. ...
Cat Remains Surprisingly Calm During ‘How to Bathe a Baby’ Demo
A soon-to-be grandfather in Vietnam has gone viral for his wholesome method of teaching his son how to give a baby a bath by using a very ca...
Loyal Cat Visits Late Owner’s Grave Every Day for 2 Years in Malaysia
A cat in Malaysia remains devoted to her owner even after his death by visiting his grave every day for two years. The story and pictures of...
Nobiko, Japan’s Famous ‘Longcat’, Passes Away at 18
Nobiko, widely known online as the meme Longcat, has died from natural causes at a pet hospital on Sunday. Nobiko’s owner, Miko, made the he...
Cat Turns Yellow After Woman Treats Fungal Infection With Turmeric
A Thai woman accidentally turned her cat into a Pikachu after she tried to cure its fungal infection with turmeric. The cat, which is actual...
Chinese Company Creates AI Robot to ‘Play’ With Cats While Humans are Away
A startup in Shenzhen, China has developed a robot that monitors and entertains cats while their owners are away. Ebo, dubbed as the “...
Cat Knocks Out Elderly Chinese Man After Falling From the Sky
This is the moment a cat fell from the sky and crashed onto an elderly man’s head, effectively knocking him out. The bizarre incident,...
Chinese Library ‘Hires’ 7 Cats to Comfort Lonely Readers Because of Quarantine
A library located in one of Tianjin, China’s tallest buildings has recently hired seven new cat employees or “intern curators,” to hel...
Drug Smuggling Cat Successfully Breaks Out of Prison in Sri Lanka
A cat trained to smuggle drugs made a daring escape from its detention at a high-security prison in Sri Lanka. The cat was captured after be...
Japanese Artist Inspired By His Cats Paints the Most Epic Portraits
A Japanese contemporary artist is winning love on social media for turning cats into royalties in their oil paintings. Tokuhiro Kawai, a sur...
Ridiculously Expressive Cat in China Goes Viral
A cat from China is now online famous for her adorable human-like expressions. Nana, a British Shorthair cat, has over 80,000 followers on C...
Cat Honored by Japanese Police for Discovering Elderly Man Who Fell in a Canal
A cat and five other people received an honor for helping save a man who fell in a canal in Japan. The incident happened on June 16 at aroun...
Thai Watermelon Farmers Hire Grumpy Cat as Supervisor
A grumpy-looking cat from Thailand has gone viral for being an adorable watermelon supervisor at a farm. ...
Travel
Man Goes on Adventures With His Cat Duoduo to ‘Let Him See the World’
A man from Chongqing, China has amassed millions of likes on Chinese social media for posting videos of himself across the country with his ...
Chinese Granny Dangles Grandson From Balcony to Help Rescue Cat
A Chinese grandmother has gone viral on social media after she was caught on video dangling her grandson on the balcony to help rescue her c...