‘Tây Hồ? Don’t live there. Or do, I don’t care anymore. Perfect if you’re fresh off the plane and need mod cons, overpriced sourdough, and don’t mind hanging out in places where the only locals are staff.’

The programme seeks to inspire national pride, promote self-reliance and resilience, and raise awareness of each individual’s responsibility towards the community.

A dynamic series of cultural, sports, and tourism events, alongside exclusive travel discounts, will take center stage across Ninh Bình Province to honour the inaugural National Culture Day.

Vietnam Is Awesome is a large community of Vietnamese and expats on Facebook that promotes the charms of Việt Nam and helps members live the best possible lives here.

'There should be an audit on the TuJu application.'

Artificial intelligence (AI) can generate images, articles and videos in response to a few prompts, raising questions about the future of creative careers and the skills young people need to remain competitive.

Seoul's Dongguk University will open a college exclusively for international students in March 2028, with six majors including Hallyu (Korean Wave) culture, filmmaking, and theater and acting.

Indonesia’s president railed against “countries that like to insult” his nation over wildfires that have razed vast areas, spewing toxic haze into neighbouring countries. The Southeast Asian giant has for months struggled to contain fires that Nusantara Atlas, an independent monitor analysing satellite data, said had consumed more than 1.9 million hectares (4.7 million acres) in the nine months to September. The haze has sent air pollution levels surging to dangerous levels not only at home, but...