Culture

Forum: Make it easier for Culture Pass credits to be used together by a family

Why is it so hard to spend $100 on culture?

The Culture Pass is a useful nudge for people who might not seek local shows, but one can’t expect it to transform cultural habits overnight, says the writer.

The US must learn AI lessons from Astro Boy

Astro Boy, a cute and friendly robot, reflects the more benign view Asian societies have of AI and technology compared with the West, says the writer.

Field Notes from Kuching

In Sarawak, trust can matter as much as the halal logo

Guests of Rumah Intunie Ak Jiram in Nyato Atas, Lubok Antu, Sarawak, enjoying their lunch prepared by the host on Aug 18.

India grapples with 'endemic' age-fraud menace in sports

Wrestlers practice at an akhara on the banks of Yamuna river in New Delhi, India, December 10, 2025. REUTERS/Bhawika Chhabra/File Photo

More than 22,000 ancient artefacts seized in Florida

Some of the seized artefacts date back 5,000 years.

Foraging in Singapore: Unethical practices threaten biodiversity and cultural heritage

Communities have long been foraging in local shores for food and to carry on traditional practices.

Ticket scalpers in S. Korea face fines of up to 50 times of resale price

The enforcement decrees took effect on Aug 28, six months after the parent statutes were revised in February.

Why George Town stands out among UNESCO cities: It still belongs to Penangites, not tourists

The reopening of the historic Fort Cornwallis on July 25 makes George Town’s north seafront a more vibrant urban space that is immediately accessible from the most bustling quarter of its heritage zone.

New Zealand market watchdog finds Maori face insurance gaps, cost barrier

The research is part of the regulator’s work to address the knowledge shortfall and enable Maori to participate fully in New Zealand’s financial markets.

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