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Electricians, e-rickshaw drivers: Indian women challenge patriarchy with non-traditional jobs

Thousands of women across the country have already been trained by non-proift organisations to work as taxi drivers, bike mechanics, electricians, masons, plumbers and in other…

  • Published: September 11, 20247:20 am
  • Author Debarshi Dasgupta
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Constant competition drives South Koreans to despair

In a country with the highest suicide rate, experts point to people living with pressure stemming from a hyper-competitive society and comparison culture on social media.

  • Published: September 10, 202410:00 am
  • Author Park Jun-hee
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Empowering Cambodian women with a lifeline through crochet and knitting

Delivered in two phases, the training first introduced participants to basic crochet and knitting techniques. The second phase focused on producing specific products for CK, a…

  • Published: September 10, 20249:05 am
  • Author Hong Raksmey
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The changing face of Chinatowns across Asia

Throughout history, the diaspora from China has travelled the world to forge livelihoods, giving rise to distinctive Chinatowns. Over time, each Chinatown has evolved.

  • Published: September 9, 202410:10 am
  • Author The Straits Times
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Pressure grows to unravel death of Indonesian medical resident suspected to be bullied

Aulia Risma Lestari was found dead in her rented room on Aug. 12 after reportedly injecting tranquilizers into her own body, Semarang Police said. The 30-year-old is believed to…

  • Published: September 6, 20247:15 am
  • Author Suherdjoko
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How Hasina’s playbook was undone

The ex-PM’s edifice fell apart a month ago today amid a student-led mass uprising.

  • Published: September 5, 202411:00 am
  • Author The Daily Star
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Digital screams: Women on the frontline of enforced disappearances in Pakistan

In a land where enforced disappearances are buried in silence, women have found their voice through digital defiance.

  • Published: September 4, 202411:35 am
  • Author Alifya Sohail
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Japan declares eradication of mongoose on Amami-Oshima island

Their effectiveness in eliminating habu vipers could hardly be confirmed. Instead, they were found to be preying on the island’s endemic Amami rabbits and other native species.

  • Published: September 4, 20247:10 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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China’s harassment takes toll on Filipino fishermen

Fisherman Sofronio Lopez said China's motorized bancas were no match to the size of the vessels which “encircled us,” as their crewmen, speaking through megaphones “drove…

  • Published: September 3, 202410:45 am
  • Author Nestor Corrales
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K-pop groups face dilemmas when confronted with political issues

K-pop agencies believe it is inappropriate for K-pop idols, whose professionalism lies in performing music, to stir controversy in areas outside their expertise.

  • Published: September 3, 20249:30 am
  • Author Kim Jae-heun

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