Fewer marriages among young Indonesians hurt wedding industry
Last year, the archipelago only saw 1.57 million couples tying the knot, according to Statistics Indonesia (BPS), a fall from over 2 million in 2018.
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Record number of young Chinese compete for ‘iron rice bowls’ in toughest job market in years
Youth joblessness has remained persistently high as opportunities dwindle – the figure, at 17.1 per cent in October, is above the global level and does not account for students…
Gen Z Indonesians opt for renting over buying amid rising housing costs: Reports
Renting has become an alternative option for those who prefer to avoid long commuting times from the outskirts of Jakarta, given that homeownership in the city center is…
What mental health advocates can learn from the HIV/AIDS movement
While HIV/AIDS awareness campaigns have significantly improved knowledge and reduced stigma, mental health education remains sparse.
Cambodia’s krama inscribed on UNESCO list: Cultural legacy safeguarded for future generations
Cambodian PM Manet explained that the krama, a woven textile that has been an integral part of Cambodian life for centuries, symbolises not only the artistry of the Cambodian…
Fact check: Video said to be of journalist Matiullah Jan being drummed out from PMA is a deepfake
The post gained over 200,000 views and was reshared 169 times. It did not offer any other details on the video or address whether it was real, leaked, fictional or whether it was…
Curfew, propaganda song, canned manga shows: Life during Marcos’ martial rule
President Ferdinand Marcos placed the Philippines under martial rule in September 1972 and lifted it in 1981.
Babies to have nationality of Philippine surrogate moms convicted in Cambodia
Based on the informal discussions, Justice Undersecretary Nicholas Ty said the Cambodian government’s primary concern is the welfare of the children since they are the real…
Health Ministry warns UK service to stop providing puberty blockers to Singapore users
Puberty blockers are used to stop the body from making sex hormones and delay the changes of puberty in transgender and gender-diverse people.
Food stall owner in Vietnam fined, suspended after mass food poisoning with over 340 people sick
On November 26, multiple customers who purchased bread from the bakery reported symptoms such as stomach pain, dizziness, nausea, and diarrhoea, including a 71-year-old man who…