Culture

Jan C. Scruggs’ calling revealed itself years after he left Vietnam. The story of what led him to build the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in the nation’s capital begins with a…

The Cambodian government has cleared 10,000 families living within World Heritage-listed Angkor Wat, which UNESCO describes as “one of the most important archaeological sites in South-East Asia”. Al Jazeera reported…

Cambodia — Centuries-old cultural artifacts that had been illegally smuggled out from Cambodia were welcomed home Friday at a celebration led by Prime Minister Hun Sen, who offered thanks for…

Germany has become one of Ukraine’s leading weapons suppliers in the 11 months since Russia’s invasion, but Chancellor Olaf Scholz also has gained a reputation for hesitating to take each…

Ever since its release on Sept. 17, 2021, the Korean drama “Squid Game” captivated the world with its unique storytelling of class conflicts in a dystopian society. According to Netflix’s Global…

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed legislation that bans government officials from using foreign words in official documents and correspondence as well as while carrying out their duties. “When using Russian as…

At least two Ismaili home owners in Mountainous Badakhshan were fined one month’s average wage each for hosting prayers in their homes. The regime banned such meetings in late 2022.…

 A series of cultural events, organized by the China Cultural Center in Laos and the Culture and Tourism Department of China’s northeastern Liaoning Province, have been held in the Lao…

Vast temples, sprawling jungles…and huge crowds. Cambodia has long been one of south east Asia’s most popular destinations, with Angkor Wat alone drawing millions of tourists. Yet with travel still…

Earlier this fall, U.S. climate envoy John Kerry shone a spotlight on Vietnam, urging the Southeast Asian nation to “do what is sensible” and refocus its energy sector by investing…