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 …

A Week of Intense Weather Across Asia It’s been a wild stretch of weather lately across the Philippines, Thailand, and Japan. Nonstop storms, heavy rain, and strong winds have swept through, disrupting millions of lives. From tropical depressions brewing out in the Pacific to monsoon surges slamming Southeast Asia, officials everywhere are telling people to stay sharp and keep an …

The relationship between the U.S. and China is still one of the biggest stories in 2025. These two keep competing—trade, tech, geopolitics, you name it. Lately, though, there’s been a bit of a breather. Diplomatic talks have taken some of the edge off, at least for now. The latest news? They’re making some headway on trade, but there’s still a …

Why ASEAN Is a Magnet for Global Professionals Southeast Asia has rapidly developed into one of the fastest-growing regions for professionals looking for overseas jobs. With its booming economies, fantastic work culture, low living costs, and assorted career opportunities, the ASEAN region continues to draw expats from around the globe. Whether you want high-paying jobs, access to a start-up culture, …