Editor’s brief: As someone who travels to or lives in Japan, the Shinkansen (“bullet train”) is a necessary mode of transportation. It is an elegant and efficient machinery that propels the domestic economy and connects the lives of millions every […]
Editor’s brief: As an alumna of two of the Big 4 audit firms (PWC and EY), I am especially tickled by the trailer to this series featuring internal auditors of a fictional construction business in South Korea. The stories are […]
With K-pop, Mandopop, and J-pop rising to prominence in the world music industry, the dynamic and varied East Asian pop music scene has enchanted listeners all over the globe. Have you ever, though, pondered the origins of these musical styles? […]
A new era in Asian music began in the seventies, when artists from across the continent started fusing traditional sounds with Western influences. The modern, dynamic, and varied Asian music scene that we know today is largely due to this […]
Sweden has a long and storied musical tradition that complements the country’s world-class architecture, innovative culture, and breathtaking natural scenery. The music of Sweden has changed drastically over the years, influenced by the country’s history, geography, and cultural exchange. This […]
Deep in the heart of the Orchard Road shopping belt, we found an established retailer VillageSmith Gifts Workshop (gemworks.com), with shelves full of limited edition lighters and 4-leaf “lucky” clover gifts. The shop also features an advanced laser engraving system […]
We have dreams. We dream of becoming musicians, artists, singers, or actors. But, most of us will get on with our daily grind and lament after a long journey, of dreams unfulfilled. However, with the advent of AI (artificial intelligence), […]
For most of us who are content creators and journalists, recording devices are crucial, such as recorders, smartphones, cameras, and yes, microphones. Some of the most popular wireless lavalier microphones include DJI (winning many content creators thus far), RODE (quite […]
Many of us have dreams of becoming a singer or a musician, or both. But not all of us have the inclination, time, or finances to invest a long time to master music. And yet, with modern technology, we may […]
