Lifestyles of the rich and the famous: Why do we care?
In recent years, Korea has seen the rise of the so-called “flex” culture, where individuals boast their wealth via lavish consumption.
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Singapore signs FTA with Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru bloc
The agreement is Singapore's first direct FTA with the Pacific Alliance, a bloc with a combined GDP of more than $2.6 trillion.
Seoul advises Korean nationals in 15 Ukraine regions to leave
The Foreign Ministry additionally placed 12 provinces located in the eastern and northern regions of Ukraine under an elevated travel alert.
Distance doesn’t stop overseas Vietnamese from finding special ways to celebrate Tet
The Tet holiday is no less special for Vietnamese citizens who cannot travel back to their homeland for the most special time of year.
Counting calories of CNY goodies: How to avoid overeating during festive period
Experts say that Chinese New Year delicacies should be eaten in moderation due to their high salt, sugar and fat content.
UN releases assessment of the socio-economic status of waste pickers in India
The analysis is one of the first large-scale assessments conducted in India, covering 9,300 individuals in 14 cities.
Malaysia PM hints at border reopening
The country’s borders have remained closed since March 2020 due to Covid-19 concerns.
Malaysian confectioner stands tall with pagoda candy
Known as tang ta (literally meaning pagoda candy) in Mandarin, it has been an integral item of the prayer altar, especially among Hokkiens.
‘How’s your belly doing?’: An innocent campaign or obsession with body shape for Koreans
Public installations to measure one’s waist size irk some amid growing body positive movement.
Mental health in a time of pandemic: The invisible suffering
The World Health Organisation has said that Covid-19 increased the demand for mental health services worldwide.