Asia
Freedom, Not Fetish: Inside the World of Japan’s Zentai Community
Zentai performer Yukinko wears bodysuits to liberate herself from societal pressures and stereotypes.
Fit Check: Head in the Clouds Manila
How has festival fashion changed in the last two years? We went to 88rising’s Head in the Clouds Manila to find out.
‘I Don’t Trust Him’: The Women Battling the World’s Forgotten Sexual Health Crisis
Stigma around using contraception before marriage and the belief that only sex workers contract STIs is driving a sexual health crisis in Laos, and a new railway connecting into China could make things even worse.
Inside the Chaos of Thailand’s Annual Buffet for Monkeys
Once a year, this Thai city holds a lavish feast just for monkeys.
Chemsex Is on the Rise in Asia Despite Harsh Drug Laws and Massive Stigma
Asia's chemsex scene is growing fast, a new report finds, with more than 1 in 10 gay men in Hong Kong and Malaysia going to meth-fuelled parties in the last 6 months.
Gareth.T Ushers In an Era of Hong Kong R&B and Pop
The artist is unguarded in his feelings and the upbringing that defines his music.
‘Be Whatever You Want To Be’: Photos From Hanoi Pride 2022
After two years of online events, colorful Pride festivities are back on the ground in this Vietnamese city.
Netflix’s ‘Thai Cave Rescue’ Focuses on the Thai Boys, Not the Foreign Rescuers
‘Thai Cave Rescue’ flips the Hollywood gaze and allows Thai creatives to helm a Thai story.
The Grit and Glamour of Manila’s 90s Rave Culture
This photographer’s archive is a time capsule of a spirited time in the Philippine capital.
Inside the Fight to Preserve Heritage Architecture in Manila
The Philippine capital is home to diverse architectural sites, many of which may meet their demise.
2 Decades After F4’s Meteoric Rise, Van Ness Wu Drops First English Album
VICE talks to Van Ness Wu about the enduring appeal of boy bands and his new album “Take a Ride.”
Who Is the Strongest Anime Character?
If all the anime universes hosted a battle royale, who would emerge the victor? Fans weigh in.