Books
Hit cookbook explores the multiethnic roots of Taiwanese cuisine
Clarissa Wei highlights diverse influences to argue that the island's cooking is not 'Chinese' food
Life & Arts
Obituaries
Kissinger cast a long and uneven shadow in Southeast Asia
Controversial bringer of war and peace left mixed messages in the region
Obituaries
Henry Kissinger, U.S. diplomat and Nobel winner, dies at 100
Detractors considered the Germany-born refugee a war criminal for supporting dictatorships
Obituaries
Berkshire Hathaway vice chairman Charlie Munger dies at 99
Munger worked closely with Warren Buffett since 1978
Tea Leaves
Why it's worth learning ancient Sanskrit in the modern world
India’s classical language is making a comeback via Telegram and YouTube
Obituaries
SMFG chief Jun Ohta broke mold of Japanese bankers
Pioneering executive rejected convention and fostered young talent
Obituaries
Japan's SMFG chief Jun Ohta dies at 65
Banking group expects to appoint successor in 'near future'
Life
High-end Indian chocolate draws international attention
Quality beans and innovative initiatives drive the industry's ascent
Arts
China 'porcelain capital' regains shine by crafting interest in tradition
Eastern city of Jingdezhen attracts potters, visitors from home and abroad
Books
Provincial family tale challenges established Thai 'truths'
Uthis Haemamool's 'The Fabulist' pits small stories against grand narratives
Media & Entertainment
K-Pop supergroup BTS' Jung Kook to begin military service in December
All 7 members on track to complete their mandatory enlistment by 2025
Property
Country Garden's Forest City project in Malaysia gets boost from films
International TV, including Netflix reality series 'The Mole,' drawn by scenery
Tea Leaves
Japan's fathers get leave to do their bit
A collapse in the fertility rate prompts a more liberal approach to paternity leave
Obituaries
Former U.S. first lady Rosalynn Carter dies at 96
Mental health advocate and humanitarian was also president's 'closest adviser'
Arts
Kabuki star to lift curtain on kimono exhibition in U.K.
Oxford museum to display Tamasaburo Bando's colorful costumes
Arts
New Zealand potter crafts life in rural Okinawa
Paul Lorimer is a firm advocate of hands-on, labor-intensive working methods
Obituaries
Leader of Japanese lay Buddhist group Soka Gakkai dies at 95
As founder of Komeito party, Daisaku Ikeda was also influential in politics
Arts
Bangladeshi films emerge from Bollywood's shadow
Award for 'The Wrestler' and accolades for other works signal emergence of a new cinema power
Arts
Legendary Japanese artist Tadanori Yokoo is still going strong at 87
Painter looks back at legacy of making waves since the 1960s
Life
Sotheby's aims for record Japanese whisky sale
1960 Karuizawa bottle expected to fetch over $300,000
Tea Leaves
In Japan, you're not alone in being alone
Social embrace of 'solo katsu' shows that to deal with solitude, relish it
Books
Books: Kurosawa studies offer intriguing new takes on Japanese film great
Writers place renowned director's 30 movies in historical context
Life
Sri Lanka aims to transform tourism
Island nation walks a tightrope in dual drive for income and sustainability
Obituaries
Japan LDP heavyweight Hosoda dies after quitting as house speaker
Late-career scandals and health issues marred his recent time in office
Arts
Telling India's history through comics
Publisher Amar Chitra Katha goes digital to stay a must-read for kids