Living alone most common in Seoul households: report
The city government announced that almost 1.66 million single-person households were reported in Seoul in 2024, making up nearly 40% of all households.
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Bangladeshi women’s participation in labour force falling
Male participation remained largely unchanged.
How Nepathya, ‘One Piece’, and ‘The Office’ helped Nepal’s Gen Z raise their voices
In a movement where voices mattered more than weapons, Gen Z united through music, anime, and memes.
Coast Guard officer who died saving senior citizen in South Korea had asked for backup: local reports
The Korea Coast Guard said it has launched a probe into why Lee was alone at the scene despite regulations and internal staffing protocols.
British man detained after brandishing gun in bar in Vietnam’s Da Nang
Vernazza Joseph Alexander, 37, admitted he had purchased the firearm in Cambodia in late 2024 for US$700 for self-defence.
In a first, local doctors in Pakistan’s Karachi team up to perform rare heart disorder surgery
The successful procedure was nothing less than a miracle for the family that has lost four children to the same illness before.
Japan’s elderly population down at 36.19 million
According to the Internal Affairs Ministry, the decrease in the elderly population is attributed to factors such as the number of deaths among those aged 65 or over exceeding the…
Japan’s Prince Hisahito toasts with guests at luncheon celebrating coming-of-age
Crown Prince Akishino addressed the 32 guests, including Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, stating, “I hope he will fulfill his duties as an adult member of the Imperial family.
Pickleball noise causes tension in some estates as the sport gains popularity in Singapore
Some pickleball players told an MP that they have encountered residents throwing things, such as eggs, at them from a height.
How locals in South Korea’s Gangneung are coping with prolonged drought
In online communities, users were found exchanging survival tips on how they are managing amid the prolonged drought.