M’sia may became an ageing nation earlier than expected, statistics show
There were fewer babies born in 2020, making it the lowest fertility rate for the country, in four decades .
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School absenteeism, child suicides hit record highs in FY2020 amid stress of pandemic
Officials believe that the prolonged closure of schools had a significant impact on people's lives.
Insurers set their sights on pet owners
Keeping pets has become more popular in Chinese cities and owners are also now more willing to take their animals to vets.
Japan princess to wed commoner next month
Their marriage is not fully supported by the public.
Is Asia-Pacific ready for rapid aging mega-trend?
In 2050, one in four people will be over the age of 60; three times the number of older persons in 2010.
Breastfeeding is ‘inalienable constitutional right’ of a mother, says High Court
The order was passed in a case filed by a woman from Bengaluru, whose baby was stolen from the hospital.
Across Asia-Pacific girls are fighting for a better tomorrow
Compared to the Asia Girls' Leadership Index 2019, the climate for girls improved in 12 countries, but declined in 4 and remained static in 3.
Korea’s racist hierarchy: The whiter the better
A survey shows ethnicity-based discrimination prevails in the country.
Netflix series about abuse in military emboldens calls for change
The seies “D.P.,” short for Deserter Pursuit, aired Aug. 27 and is one of the top shows in the country.
Delhi India’s most unsafe city for women, Kolkata safest: report
Kolkata has gained the top spot in the list of the country's safest cities for the second consecutive year.