The emergence of K-Pop entertainment has revolutionized the music industry as it established new standards, digital trends, fan involvement and album promotions. Every comeback and headline turns into a cultural moment as the genre still continues to take over the charts across the globe. Recent months have seen the industry experience a dynamic combination of new releases of major albums …

As Thailand gears up towards the high tourist season, the Phuket hotel prices surge, flying well ahead of the holiday seasons, indicative of a steep international demand, early room reservation and increased confidence in tourism in 2025. Customers with holiday plans by the end of the year or beginning of 2026 are already seeing a visible increase in prices in …

When a massive lottery win comes, it usually seems like a life-altering miracle, and that is exactly what it turned out to be to one Japanese man, who ended up in the middle of an emotional battle. A 66 year old retired Japanese man lottery win, $3.8 million lottery to his surprise, he decided to conceal the fortune to his …

Comparing​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ the cost of living in Indonesia? Bali and Jakarta are the two places people think of most. One is a sophisticated capital, the other a beachside fairy-tale. However, the real question behind the lifestyles of the two places still remains: What is the cost of renting a home in Jakarta or Bali? The answer to that question varies by …

Singapore​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ might be famous for its futuristic skyline, luxurious shopping, and high living costs. But in terms of food, it is one of the cheapest cities to eat in Asia—if you have the right knowledge. The cheapest places to eat in Singapore are not short of hawker centres, which are the most famous, or kopitiams, which are more like cafés, …

Women-Owned Businesses are Thriving in ASEAN In efforts to establish and develop a positive economic and social impact in the twenty-first century, women-owned enterprises across the 10 ASEAN countries are thriving and flourishing in unprecedented growth. Women entrepreneurs are not just participating in business development, women entrepreneurs are leading new and innovative types of businesses and new and innovative forms …

Morning library queues in Jakarta, late-night hostel rooms in Cebu, weak fans humming, phones heating up. The hunt stays the same: free online courses for ASEAN students that actually lead somewhere. The headline today says it straight. Most useful free online courses for ASEAN students are shaping study plans in small, practical steps. That’s how it looks on the ground, …

Cafés at 7 am, grinders humming, scooters ticking in the heat. The best digital nomad cities in Indonesia draw remote teams with steady WiFi, low living costs, and easy coast-to-city hops. Digital nomad Indonesia trends keep rising. That’s how it looks right now. Top Digital Nomad Cities in Indonesia (Quick Overview) Bali, mainly Canggu and Ubud, leads for coworking density …

If you’ve been following the news, you know it’s the same old story in Vietnam’s biggest cities: thick air, hazy skies, and air quality warnings that keep popping up all winter. Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City just can’t seem to catch a break, with PM2.5 levels spiking into the “unhealthy” range. Factories hum, traffic crawls, and as the cold …

A Harsh Winter Slams South Korea South Korea’s really getting hammered by winter this year. Heavy snow, biting winds, and cold snaps keep rolling in, and the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) keeps firing off snowfall warnings. It’s not just about the weather—these storms have thrown transportation into chaos, messed with people’s routines, and made daily life tougher all over the …