Lynn Hatem

Lynn Hatem covers world news, culture, and lifestyle for Beijing Times, following the stories and trends shaping contemporary life around the globe.

Endangered Royal Bengal Tiger Brutally Killed by Mob in Assam

In a tragic and disturbing incident, a mob of around 1,000 villagers in northeastern India brutally killed a Royal Bengal tiger, hacking off its...

Foo Fighters Set for Explosive Jakarta Comeback with Unique Onstage Freedom

US rock band Foo Fighters are making a highly anticipated return to Indonesia after nearly three decades, bringing with them an unfiltered performance style...

Lady Gaga’s Singapore Concerts See Lukewarm Response Amid Economic Uncertainty

Singapore’s booming live concert scene appears to be cooling, with Lady Gaga’s recent shows receiving a less-than-anticipated response despite early buzz. Unlike the frenzied...

Japan’s Men’s Concept Cafes Spark Concern Over Legal and Ethical Violations

Japan’s rising number of men’s concept cafes—venues where male staff provide themed entertainment to women customers—has drawn sharp scrutiny following a recent crackdown in...

Why Many Adult Singaporeans Still Live with Their Parents

Xu Wei Jie, a 43-year-old Singaporean executive in the education sector, has never moved out of his parents’ home and has no immediate plans...

South Korea’s Handwritten Letters Project Offers Solace in a Digital Age

Each night, 25-year-old student Jeong Seung-won sits at his desk and reads handwritten letters from strangers, posted on a website called Warmth Mailbox. The...

East Meets East: The Cross-Cultural Clash Behind Zatoichi and the One-Armed Swordsman

Despite portraying Japanese characters as cruel antagonists in martial arts films of the 1960s and 70s, Hong Kong studios actively collaborated with Japanese counterparts....

Korean-Chinese Cuisine: A Century of Cultural Fusion and Culinary Evolution

As Chinese communities settled around the world, they adapted their culinary traditions to suit local tastes. A unique product of this adaptation is Korean-Chinese...

Singapore Chef Loses 11kg in 5 Months While Working Long Hours

Ngo Xing Jun, a chef at his family’s hawker stall in Singapore, lost 11kg over five months in 2024, dropping from 80kg to 61.5kg...

Edward Burtynsky Explores China’s Global Industrial Footprint Through Photography

At age 11, Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky took his first steps into photography when his father bought a collection of darkroom equipment for C$25....

Japan’s Geisha Tradition Takes Center Stage at Azuma Odori’s 100th Anniversary

Gracefully moving across a wooden stage, geishas rehearse their performances in understated elegance—without their iconic white makeup or elaborate hairstyles. These rehearsals mark the...

Jafar Panahi Wins Palme d’Or for Revenge Thriller “It Was Just An Accident”

Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi took home the prestigious Palme d'Or at the 78th Cannes Film Festival for his powerful revenge thriller It Was Just...

Ethan Coen’s “Honey Don’t!” Brings Inventive Noir and Dark Humor to the Big Screen

Ethan Coen, widely known as one half of the Oscar-winning Coen brothers, brings his solo directorial style to the forefront with Honey Don’t!, a...

Women’s Sports Bar in Portland Champions Equality and Community

A groundbreaking sports bar in Portland, Oregon, is redefining the way women’s sports are viewed and celebrated. The Sports Bra, founded by Jenny Nguyen...

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