Chinese people becoming increasingly night owls: survey
A survey has shown that as of February, the average bedtime for Chinese people is 00:18 am, 17 minutes later than last year.
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Japan space startup to forecast risk of sinkholes as infrastructure ages across country
Data from a geostationary meteorological satellite Himawari and Daichi-4, an advanced land observing satellite that uses radar, are utilised so that ground deformation and other…
In Bangladesh, tiger dies jumping off truck ‘while being trafficked’
Wildlife conservationist AHM Kamruzzaman said he went to the office and found the injured tiger in an iron cage. The female tiger, around a year old, died around 12:40pm, Sunday,…
Embattled South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun files complaint against YouTube channel, late actress’ family
The complaint accuses them of distributing private photos in violation of a law against sexual crimes.
X sues Modi’s government over content removal in new India censorship fight
The lawsuit also comes as Elon Musk is getting closer to launching his other key ventures Starlink and Tesla in India.
A race to save edible food waste from Malaysia’s Ramadan bazaars
Last year alone, the volunteers saved more than 60 tonnes of edible food waste at bazaars in seven states worth more than RM720,000 before they were discarded.
Vietnam second happiest country in Southeast Asia: Report
The report, which ranks 143 countries and territories, saw Vietnam rise from its 54th position in 2023, to 46th globally.
Female entrepreneurs in Japan suffer from sexual harassment; petition government for legal protection
Investors make up a large proportion of the perpetrators, and as the victims are in need of investment, it is difficult for them to come forward.
Toy trouble: Vietnam pulls dolls over South China Sea map
In response to the online outcry, the industry and trade ministry ordered an inspection of toys supposedly displaying the nine-dash line, which it warned were “affecting…
More Chinese cities offer ‘mother-friendly’ jobs to women with childcare obligations
The number of newborns in China dropped for seven consecutive years before reporting increases in 2024. The country has implemented many policies in recent years to address the…