Economy
Young Taiwanese job hunters head to Japan to escape stagnant pay
Strong language skills and work ethic make new grads attractive hires
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Life
Local wine experts become toast of Thailand
Thai sommeliers break through at top restaurants despite lack of tradition
Life
Too cool for school
Good design has helped the Lycée Français International de Hong Kong make the most of its small footprint
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Tea Leaves
Democracy fails to deliver in Manila's 'Promised Land'
Teeming slums betray hollow promises but old loyalties remain solid
Nissan's Ghosn crisis
Ghosn case looks to shake up Japan's 'hostage justice'
Detaining suspects until they admit crimes goes against global standards
Arts
Japanese craftsman makes ancient art 'new' again
Hiroto Rakusho's gold leaf work gives soul to heritage facsimile project
Life
Japan opens consumer hotline for foreign tourists
Five languages available as Tokyo prepares for 2020 Olympics
Life
Vietnam's Danang poaches tourists from Phuket and Bali
Hilton, Hyatt and Intercontinental help city attract Chinese and South Koreans
Life
'Fake meat' starts to tempt Asia's carnivores
Unsustainable eating habits challenged by new breed of 'dirty vegan' products
Economy
South Korea fertility rate at new lows, dipping below 1.0 threshold
Economic strains on the young create a barrier to families
Tea Leaves
Singapore reaps literary dividend from migrant culture
Island state's 'temporary' workers use creative talents to transcend labels and boundaries
Japan immigration
Japan's international schools flourish despite legal gray area
Parents increasingly shun traditional classrooms for more global education
Life
Aussie skiers in Japan look beyond Niseko for powdery pay dirt
Hokkaido resort no longer seen as hidden gem as its fame spreads abroad
Tea Leaves
Stop the baht bus -- I want to get off!
Bangkok's breakneck development is destroying the charm of the city I love
Life
Kolkatans seek respite from city's beating heart
Boutique hotels spring up on city's fringes offering peace and swimming pools
Arts
Singapore -- history haunts the ultra-modern state
City's 200th anniversary celebrations stir controversy over past and present identities
Life
Japan's castles and temples to host period re-enactments
Events will highlight historic episodes and traditional customs
Life
Migrant workers in Thailand live harsh, but improving, reality
Bangkok takes legal steps to retain vital laborers from neighboring countries
Tea Leaves
In praise of mess: the Marie Kondo syndrome has gone too far
Japan's most famous housewife has turned decluttering into a new religion
Life
Taiwanese cuisine's delicious secret set to emerge
Cheap and cheerful rechao restaurants are a cultural institution
Life
Chinese soccer -- the long march
Despite big investments and Xi's personal backing, tournament wins remain elusive
Tea Leaves
Hard choices in the Andaman Islands
The world should reconsider forced assimilation of isolated communities
Companies
Hoshino Resorts takes aim at Japanese youth with $50 stays
Outdoor fireplaces and tabletop ice hockey on offer at popular mountain inn
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Arts
Migrant workers in Taiwan put pen to paper
Newcomers bring fresh perspectives to island's vibrant literary culture
Tea Leaves
Asian LGBT activists strike at colonial era attitudes
Civic awards reflect changing society in Asia