MANILA, Philippines — President Donald Trump is winding down his lengthy Asia trip with an international summit and a series of meetings with Pacific Rim allies, including his host […]
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Taiwan Becomes First In Asia To Recognize Same-Sex Marriage
TAIPEI — In a first for Asia, Taiwan’s Constitutional Court ruled in favor of same-sex marriage on Wednesday, punctuating a yearslong campaign by advocates for gay rights in one […]
Thai king, world’s longest-reigning monarch, dies at 88
BANGKOK — King Bhumibol Adulyadej, revered in Thailand as a demigod, a humble father figure and an anchor of stability through decades of upheaval at home and abroad, died […]
Laser scans reveal hidden cities under Cambodian jungle
One of Cambodia’s most popular tourists attractions is Angkor Wat. But the temple complex is only a piece of the Khmer empire, as archaeologists have discovered more of the […]
Off the Menu: An exploration of Asian cuisine’s impact on the US
A Korean American filmmaker recently released a documentary highlighting the impact and evolution of Asian cuisine in the United States. Grace Lee, who grew up in Columbia, Missouri, released […]
Obama makes historic first visit to Laos
In a historic visit to Laos Tuesday, President Barack Obama and Laotian President Bounnhang Vorachith held talks in the capital city Vientiane, officially inaugurating a comprehensive partnership between the […]
Meet Marc Ching’s new batch of rescue dogs: They need homes
Marc Ching, a Los Angeles man, has rescued thousands of dogs from the Asian dog meat trade to date. Those dogs – as well as those taken in by […]
It’s time to drink with these 6 Asian drinking games
Tired of playing beer pong? Try some of our favorite Asian alternatives. (And remember to drink responsibly.) via GIPHY 1. Titanic You’re probably not going to want to be […]
Singapore PM makes first official visit to White House in 30 years
The U.S. celebrates a half-century of diplomatic relations with Singapore today as it hosts Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong for a state dinner. Greeting Lee and his wife […]
Asian millionaires are the world’s wealthiest
Asian millionaires are the wealthiest in the world and number the most as well, growing faster than any other segment and controlling $17.4 trillion as of 2015, according to […]
Marc Ching’s final trip to rescue dogs from Asian meat trade driven by compassion
It’s a sunny May day in Sherman Oaks, California. Inside the Petstaurant, an organic pet food store, owner Marc Ching sits, red-eyed and repeatedly apologetic for his tears, as […]
Yulin holds annual dog meat festival despite protests
Yulin started its annual dog meat festival on Tuesday, despite opposition from animal activists and a growing global concern for the animals. The Chinese dog meat industry slaughters about […]
Unique Christmas Traditions in Asia
Feature image courtesy of dopaminejunkie.org Christmas is coming fast! For many of us, this season means decorating Christmas trees, navigating through crowded malls, playing the Michael Buble Christmas album way […]
Cupidrop Brings the Best Asian Skincare & Beauty Products to America
Trying to get your hands on Asian beauty products but don’t know how? We have the solution! Just check out Cupidrop, a new online retail company based in New York […]
5 Unique Cafés You Must Visit in Asia
Cafes are popping up all over America, and they are quickly becoming part of a global culture as well. For instance, all across Asia you can find amazing cafes with different […]
