Tracing the history of rice in the Malay Peninsula and famous Malay rice-based dishes that are integral in Malay food culture ...

If your experience with sake is limited to the warm cup at your local sushi spot, you’re missing the larger world of sake.

Indonesia’s richest man, Michael Bambang Hartono, has died at the age of 86. Hartono, along with his brother, helped turn the Djarum cigarette company into one of the country’s largest ...

Nigeria’s aggressive push for rice production has been hailed in many quarters as a bold stride towards food sovereignty. Under President Mohamadu Buhari, new hectares of rice paddy fields emerged, ...

Guide to Indonesian coffee cultivars and varieties, tracing Java Typica roots, rust-resistant hybrids and key selections across islands.

There is a small sushi counter in the basement of a Ginza department store where an elderly itamae has been slicing fish for ...

Fans speculate that the next Pokémon game may be set in South-east Asia, spotting clues in the recent trailer. Read more at ...

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A rare two-headed cobra was discovered on January 1 in a rice paddy in West Java. The video shows the unusual snake hissing and curling its body as it is carefully inspected by a snake enthusiast.

From the Qin Dynasty in China to the Mughal courts of India under Humayun and Shah Jahan, seviyan or vermicelli has travelled across trade routes, evolving into Eid classics like sheer khurma and ...

Discover 5 rainy season destinations in Indonesia where lush landscapes, misty mountains, cozy cafés and cultural experiences make wet weather travel magical.

Kabura Sushi is a centuries-old fermented turnip sushi from Kanazawa, Japan. Learn what it tastes like, how it's made, its Edo-period history, and where to buy it in winter.