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8 in 10 Japanese want to keep writing by hand despite very little opportunity to do so

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Notes written by Judith Perera-Lee, 37, graphic designer, penmanship teacher and calligrapher, in her usual handwriting on March 24, 2025.

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Greece agrees to return remains of medieval tsar to Bulgaria

Former Hungarian culture minister detained after allegations of misappropriation

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Speaking multiculturalism in Singapore – literally

One of the performances during the National Day Parade preview held at the Padang on Aug 1, 2015.

The Local List: Hong Kong

$2,200 for a mahjong set? Artist Karen Aruba and her father give a dying craft new life

Karen Aruba and her father, Ricky Cheung, are working together to carry on the craft of mahjong tile carving and their family’s legacy.

Despite controversy, Malaysian scholars’ nativist views draw support

Some believe the country’s multi-ethnic character has diluted Malay historical primacy.

The kids are alright: Young guns poised to boost hockey popularity

Sep 24, 2026; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini (71) looks on against the Anaheim Ducks during the second period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images

Visit Kusu Island on weekdays to avoid large crowds this pilgrimage season: SLA

Kusu Island is home to a keramat built to commemorate the 19th century pious man Syed Abdul Rahman, his mother Nenek Ghalib, and sister Puteri Fatimah.

Forum: Work towards genuine multicultural co-creation of arts

France vows response after Iran closes language centre in Tehran

Ties between France and Iran have been strained for years over Iran’s nuclear programme.

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