What ‘cagongjok’ reveal about Korean culture, psyche
A portmanteau of cafe, study and tribe, the phenomenon offers a glimpse into cultural aspects of cafe-lingering in Korea
Hong Kong consumer prices up 2% in May
A government spokesman said that while domestic cost pressures may increase alongside the economic recovery, external price pressures will likely see some moderation though…
Lahore ATC issues non-bailable arrest warrants over May 9 vandalism
The investigating officer said the named individuals had “intentionally concealed themselves for the fear of their arrest”.
Star Media Group’s Esther Ng first Malaysian elected to world press body
She joins four other leading editors and media doyens from South Korea, India, Germany and Finland to the IPI’s global executive board, which elected five new members at the IPI…
Kyoto University, Japan firms to make world’s 1st wooden satellite
By using wood to build the body of the satellite, the team aims to reduce the number of metal particles generated when the satellite burns up upon entry.
Malaysia: Just a 1°C rise in temperature can lead to empty nets
Inshore fishermen will suffer first because bigger, better fish will not want to venture into shallow waters with poor conditions, a professor warns.
China to see surge in exits, entries during upcoming holiday
The daily peak of exits and entries at ports across the country is expected to exceed 1.4 million during the three-day holiday starting from June 22.
Campaign for same-sex marriage legislation kicks off
As a part of the campaign, civic groups are planning to file multiple lawsuits simultaneously in 2024 on the behalf of same-sex couples nationwide to pursue their marriage rights.
Asian cities top list of costliest places to live
For the fourth year in a row, the region remains the costliest to live in.
Rohingya refugees face soaring hunger and crime after aid cuts
The cuts, forced by a massive shortfall in funding, have stoked fears of a rise in acute malnutrition and child deaths in the world’s largest refugee settlement.