Demand for death cleanup services soars in Japan amid pandemic
A surge in demand for the services of companies that manage the belongings of deceased people instead of family members has turned the spotlight on the issue of solitary deaths .
Tutoring firms turn to adult education amid academic burden cut
With an increasing number of people accepting the idea of lifelong learning, having courses to gain new skills or taking exams to obtain certificates have been especially popular…
Fewer than 20% women candidates in Japan’s lower house election
This figure is down 23 from the previous House of Representatives election in 2017.
Two Thai monks become social media stars
The duo's livestream mixes traditional Buddhism teachning with jokes and giggles.
Restaurants and bars cautious about staying open late at night
As the prolonged pandemic led to changes in social behavior, it has prompted questions in the industry over whether staying open until late at night will actually lead to…
China passes new law limiting prohibiting parents from putting too much academic pressure on young children
The new law takes effect on Jan 1 and will place responsibility on parents and guardians for children's education.
Moon says S. Korea to begin gradual return to normal life from November
Despite the measures, however, some anti-virus restrictions, including a mask-wearing rule, will remain in place after November.
Japan PM Kishida earns mixed results in by-elections ahead of general election
The ruling party lost the seat in Shizuoka, one of the two seats closely watched as a bellwether of public support for LDP.
All parties in Melaka polls must follow Health Ministry SOPs, says Ronald Kiandee
The Health Ministry has issued a ban on election-related gatherings in Melaka from Oct 25 to Nov 27 over concerns of Covid-19 and SOP violations.
Malaysia and Singapore to finalise easing of travel restrictions, announcement expected soon
The Health Minister said he met with his Singapore counterpart, Ong Ye Kung, during a transit at Changi International Airport while en route to a World Health Organisation…