Guns and gun crimes: US President Joe Biden shifts to neutralise a political liability
Wave of gun violence is the Democrats’ Achilles heel as the party tries to shake free its “soft on crime” label.
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S. Korea’s politicians and their relationship with shamanism amid uncertainty
South Korea's shamans and fortunetellers have been a regular feature in presidential elections since the 1992 election.
New initiatives for passengers with invisible disabilities launched at Changi Airport
The initiatives include a customisable step-by-step airport guide and specialised training for staff.
Can the Korean language survive the invasion of English loanwords?
The pandemic has accelerated the trend, bringing in a cluster of new loanwords related to Covid-19.
Marrying into Chinese-Indonesian families: Stories of interethnic relationships
Marrying into a Chinese-Indonesian family can be like being initiated into a unique cultural tradition. However, it can also lead to a relationship fraught with historical trauma.
Hide and seek: Being LGBT and Chinese Indonesian
For Chinese Indonesians who are members of the LGBT community, Indonesia can be a challenging place to live.
South Korea’s counterfeit market is very much alive
South Korea’s counterfeit market is very much alive
How do North Koreans celebrate Lunar New Year?
Not surprisingly, North Koreans begin celebrating the Lunar New Year’s day by showing their loyalty to the Kim family.
Rise in pensions, re-engaging seniors among demands for India’s upcoming Budget
There are an estimated 140 million elderly people in India.
Fighting Taliban and mistrust, Pakistan marks one year polio-free
To formally eradicate the disease, a nation must be polio-free for three consecutive years.