Democratic leaders must do more to counter rise of autocrats: HRW
HRW's annual report on rights abuses detailed intensifying crackdowns on opposition voices in places like China, Russia, Belarus and Egypt.
Young Koreans may be left with no pension: Report
The report comes as Korea is set to become a superaged society in the near future, as it also deals with growing elderly poverty.
Who still cares about GDP?
The writer says we should focus on a measure that takes into account things such access to basic needs for all.
Bhutan chili farmers feel the heat from imports
A chili farmer and aggregator from Dagana, Buddey Subba, said that farmers were on the losing end in this chili business.
Mandok Hata: Batak New Year’s Eve ritual, a blessing for some and burden for others
The ritual is meant as a reflective assessment process that relies on self-honesty and the blunt opinions of family members.
‘Odette’ casualties 2nd-biggest among world’s natural disasters in 2021
In a Jan 10 report, global reinsurer Munich Re listed the strong Aug 14 earthquake in Haiti as last year’s deadliest natural catastrophe.
N. Korea’s provocations have little effect on S. Korea presidential race: Experts
Major candidates from neither the ruling nor main opposition party released a statement over the provocation.
Sri Lanka seeks Chinese debt reschedule for crashing economy
Sri Lanka's foreign reserves had dropped to just US$1.5 billion at the end of November.
Starbucks in crossfire of Korea’s culture war
Users have posted pictures of themselves getting a refund on gift cards, while others encouraged people to go to local cafes instead.
Shanghai a hotspot for career starters
The report was based on the responses of 11,869 graduates who received their bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees as of Nov 30, 2021.