Tokyo hospital launches baby hatch, confidential birth system
A social welfare corporation in Tokyo’s Sumida Ward, has opened the country’s second baby hatch at one of its hospitals, allowing parents to anonymously leave newborns they…
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Myanmar quake: A symbol of Mandalay’s rapid growth comes crashing down
The 12-storey Sky Villa Condominium complex featured the largest rooftop bar in the city and a gym with state-of-the-art equipment. Now it is a tomb.
Thailand rescue dogs double as emotional support
Rescue workers have recruited 11 dogs – not just in their usual capacity sniffing through the debris for signs of life, but also as emotional support for victims’ friends and…
Singapore man makes a living streaming himself opening packs of Pokemon cards
Ang Bin Xiu said that beyond the entertainment value of watching and interacting with the live stream, the appeal of his business is the accessibility it provides, especially when…
Action needed to address rising alcohol consumption among Cambodian youth
A report highlights troubling trends among the country's youth, with 25.8 percent of young people aged 15-19 engaging in heavy episodic drinking (HED)—a figure higher than many…
South Koreans visit clinics 18 times a year, triple OECD average: report
Health researchers explained that outpatient care among older people is expected to increase further, as the country has already started to transition into a superaged society.
Chinese influencers forced to leave Taiwan after advocating ‘military unification’
These high-profile cases have sparked widespread debate about the right to freedom of expression in democratic Taiwan, with critics accusing President Lai Ching-te’s government…
Nepal’s Eid celebrations in pictures
The country's Muslim communities gather for prayers and festivities.
No Eid festivities for 2,500 tea workers in Bangladesh’s Sylhet
At least 70 Muslim tea workers' families and around 400 Hindu workers' families in the garden have been enduring misery without receiving their wages or rations for three months.
As pets become more like family, more owners in Japan are opting for elaborate funerals
The ceremonies may be attended by Buddhist priests who read out sutras, and memorial services may follow.