CULTURE

Malaysia Sets New Goals for Halal Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia is setting a tougher test for its halal industry: whether its reputation for religious certification …

TOKYO, Japan — Japan now has more than 100,000 people aged 100 or older, a demographic milestone that sharpens a …

SEOUL, South Korea — Two months after announcing a Grammy for Best Asian Pop Music Performance, the Recording Academy is …

Public Attitudes Toward Cat and Dog Meat Continue to Shift HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam — Vietnamese authorities have rescued …

Death of King Vajiralongkorn’s Eldest Daughter Revives Questions About Succession and the Future of Thailand’s Royal House BANGKOK, Thailand — …