Life
Niseko and the art of change
Local and foreign creatives make their mark on Hokkaido's famous ski resort
Life
Companies
Bubbly beverage shoots Takara to top spot in Japan's sake market
Creating the right fizz and buzz key to success of brewer's 'Mio' sparkling sake
Life
Traditional Indonesian herbal tonic meets modern-day barista
A drink made with turmeric, ginger and island spices catches on in Jakarta
Tea Leaves
Time to change course on New Delhi's crumbling heritage
Unguarded monuments are often razed or torn down for building material
Business trends
Asia's sweethearts flock to Japan for destination weddings
Demand from inbound travelers is a boon for industry facing a shrinking market
Companies
Alibaba launches free streaming of US basketball games
Chinese e-commerce giant hopes to spur sales of related paraphernalia
Business trends
Australia's fashion industry shrinks as global brands move in
Domestic clothing makers squeezed as e-commerce and a slow economy reshape market
Economy
Young Taiwanese job hunters head to Japan to escape stagnant pay
Strong language skills and work ethic make new grads attractive hires
Life
Local wine experts become toast of Thailand
Thai sommeliers break through at top restaurants despite lack of tradition
Life
Too cool for school
Good design has helped the Lycée Français International de Hong Kong make the most of its small footprint
Tea Leaves
Democracy fails to deliver in Manila's 'Promised Land'
Teeming slums betray hollow promises but old loyalties remain solid
Nissan's Ghosn crisis
Ghosn case looks to shake up Japan's 'hostage justice'
Detaining suspects until they admit crimes goes against global standards
Arts
Japanese craftsman makes ancient art 'new' again
Hiroto Rakusho's gold leaf work gives soul to heritage facsimile project
Life
Japan opens consumer hotline for foreign tourists
Five languages available as Tokyo prepares for 2020 Olympics
Life
Vietnam's Danang poaches tourists from Phuket and Bali
Hilton, Hyatt and Intercontinental help city attract Chinese and South Koreans
Life
'Fake meat' starts to tempt Asia's carnivores
Unsustainable eating habits challenged by new breed of 'dirty vegan' products
Economy
South Korea fertility rate at new lows, dipping below 1.0 threshold
Economic strains on the young create a barrier to families
Tea Leaves
Singapore reaps literary dividend from migrant culture
Island state's 'temporary' workers use creative talents to transcend labels and boundaries
Japan immigration
Japan's international schools flourish despite legal gray area
Parents increasingly shun traditional classrooms for more global education
Life
Aussie skiers in Japan look beyond Niseko for powdery pay dirt
Hokkaido resort no longer seen as hidden gem as its fame spreads abroad
