Life
Ancient Samarkand gets a modern makeover
Silk Road city turns into building site ahead of Sino-Russian summit
Life
Obituaries
Leading New Wave film director Jean-Luc Godard dies at 91
Internationally acclaimed Swiss-French revolutionizer of cinema in the 1960s
Food & Beverage
Hanoi's 'train street' cafes begin to reopen after 3-year hiatus
Insta-friendly area sees more visitors as nation greets foreign tourists again
Interview
Musicians offer lifestyles as well as their work: Yoshiki
Avoiding obsession with money is key for any business, says artist
Life
Players' paradise: Four of Tokyo's most exciting game centers
From retro-tastic classics to mind-blowing VR adventures, every gaming taste is catered to here
Life
Push to commercialize specialty coffee has Japan buzzing
Despite soaring bean prices, high-grade varieties are becoming more popular
Travel & Leisure
Giant squid statue defies critics, pays off 22-fold for Japan town
Roadside attraction funded by COVID relief put community on the map, officials say
Life
Siem Reap, reinventing the arteries of Angkor
Cambodia's once-thriving tourist town rises from the ashes of COVID-19
Food & Beverage
Traditional Japanese sake tries to become more like wine
150-year-old Doi Brewery hopes wooden casks can bring new life to old tipple
Business trends
Indian handcrafted carpet-maker opens first store in Milan
Family-run Jaipur Rugs weaves reputation for high quality, design in 70 markets
Obituaries
Hanae Mori, trailblazing Japanese fashion designer, dies at 96
Known for butterfly motifs, she achieved Paris haute couture status in 1977
Terrorism
Iranians fear attack on Salman Rushdie will derail nuclear deal
Tehran denies link to U.S.-born suspect, reportedly backer of Revolutionary Guard
Life
From headhunting to weaponized drones: Myanmar's Wa carve own path
Minority emerges as power broker amid post-takeover chaos
Life
Sri Lanka crisis threatens food security for millions
Economic woes hit hardest at women and children from poor households
Life
Takoyaki-themed electric guitar grills up Osaka's favorite treat
Instrument pays homage to Japan's octopus ball capital
Life
Philippine city charts a different path
Iloilo, an opposition stronghold, pioneers a new approach to urban life
Sports
Soccer shirts in short supply as deliveries from Asia delayed
Fans left frustrated as Premier League season kicks off
Life
Malaysia's bookshop boom: a bricks-and-mortar revival
Unconventional business models, pandemic-changed reading habits fuel upsurge
Life
'Black Cockatoo' shines light on Australia's dark history
New play draws attention to largely forgotten Aboriginal sporting hero
