Chinese espionage in Philippines: ‘They come in many forms’
Spies can be businessmen, expats, collaborators of local think tanks, diplomats, academics who used to work in the defence and security sector, janitors, and even politicians and…
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Has Singapore’s thrift store scene lost its way?
Thrift stores in the country have come under scrutiny in recent months after several were accused of masquerading new clothes from fast fashion sources as second-hand ones.
Car accidents shattered Korean artist’s vision – but sparked a new artistic journey
Despite two car accidents leaving her with disabilities, artist Kang Joo-hye inspires resilience and kindness.
Repatriating Khmer artefacts: An interview with lawyer barred from Met
It has been reported that The Met still holds stolen Khmer treasures, "mostly" obtained from the notorious antiquities dealer Douglas Latchford. In recent years, Latchford’s…
Do planes retire? An ATR 42 reaches the end of its life in Nepal
After clocking a full economic life with 70,000 cycles—44,477 of them for Buddha Air—Nepal bids farewell to its first retired ATR aircraft.
No, Pakistan is not Israel’s doppelganger
Pakistan had become independent with the consent of the Hindu majority, hard-won but won in the end, negotiated without bloodshed, and it had only been formed in areas where…
K-pop music awards: Who truly benefits?
K-pop idols have been falling ill under overwhelming pressure from music awards.
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…
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.
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…