BTS’ motivational UN speech transcends race and gender identity
In a rare move for K-pop, BTS’ UN speech about self-acceptance embraced everyone including sexual minorities. K-pop sensation BTS embraced self-love and encouraged young…
India launches world’s biggest healthcare programme
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched India’s ambitious healthcare program on Sunday. Deemed the “world’s largest government-funded healthcare programme”, the scheme…
Which Asian countries are the most innovative?
Singapore, South Korea and Japan are the most innovative countries in Asia. Singapore, South Korea and Japan are the most innovative countries in Asia whereas Pakistan and…
Why India’s Partition continues to haunt the Kashmir Valley
Pakistani writer Anam Zakaria travels through Pakistan-administered Kashmir to hear its people – their sufferings, hopes and aspirations. When the Indian subcontinent was…
Asean military spending not really about China: expert
Southeast Asian countries spent more than US$39 billion on defence in 2017. Although Southeast Asia countries are spending more on military defence equipment, it doesn’t mean…
Asian families travel more than Western families
Believe it or not, but Asian travellers take twice as many family trips as their Western peers. Say what you want about Asian families not showing outright affection, when it…
LGBTQ rights: Asia has a long way to go
In most Asian countries same-sex relations are illegal with varying degrees of tolerance, and we take a look at some. Last week, India’s top court decriminalised…
Battered by disasters, Japanese remain stoic as ever
Despite typhoons and earthquakes, regular citizens attempt to go about their everyday lives. Public transport services were halted citywide after major tremors shook Osaka in…
Top 10 quotes from India verdict that decriminalises homosexuality
Many memorable quotes accompanied India’s decision to decriminalize homosexuality. Announcing the historic verdict on Section 377 of the IPC, Chief Justice of India Dipak…
Ten arrested in Thailand for sharing rape allegations about resort island
Ten Facebook users who shared content regarding a rape claim on Koh Tao island have been arrested for allegedly violating the Computer Crime Act in Thailand. The accused are…