Asia News Network

February 1, 2023

MenuMenu

  • Home
  • Around Asia
    • Afghanistan
    • Bangladesh
    • Bhutan
    • Brunei
    • Cambodia
    • Chinese Mainland
    • Taiwan
    • Hong Kong
    • India
    • Indonesia
    • Laos
    • Japan
    • Malaysia
    • Mongolia
    • Myanmar
    • Nepal
    • Pakistan
    • Philippines
    • South Korea
    • North Korea
    • Singapore
    • Sri Lanka
    • Thailand
    • Vietnam
  • Geopolitics
  • In-depth
    • Inside Pacific Islands
    • Celebrating the K-wave
  • Business
    • Technology
    • Economic Affairs
    • Corporate Buzz
    • Big Picture
    • Policy matters
    • Agriculture
    • Transportation
    • Energy
    • Markets
    • Gaming
  • Opinion
  • Lifestyle
    • Work & Life
    • Entertainment & Arts
    • Asian Flavours
    • Books
    • Travel & Tourism
    • Culture
    • Social Media
    • Nature
  • About us
  1. Home
  2. Home Page
  3. Spotlight on Asia
TEENAGE-PREGNANCY-768x432-1.webp
  • Home Page
  • Spotlight on Asia

Numbers fall but PH teen pregnancies persist, mirror economic, learning gaps

This student's story is indeed a reflection of the condition of many young women who are confronting pregnancy at an early age in the Philippines.

  • Published: January 31, 202312:48 pm
  • Author Kurt Dela Pena
2023_01_29_134960_1674977736._large.jpg
  • Home Page
  • Spotlight on Asia

‘Ideology of hate’ consuming India, says Gandhi’s great-grandson

Speaking about the Indian Prime Minister, Tushar said, "His success has been built on hate, we must accept that."

  • Published: January 30, 202312:52 pm
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
63d1b99ea31057c4b4b3db4a.jpeg
  • Big Picture
  • BUSINESS
  • + 2 more
    • Home Page
    • Spotlight on Asia

China’s ‘silver’ economy grows with ageing population

According to the Ministry of Civil Affairs, by the end of 2021, there were 267 million people aged 60 or above, accounting for 18.9 per cent of the total population.

  • Published: January 27, 20238:40 am
  • Author Liu Yukun
Screenshot_13.jpg
  • Home Page
  • Spotlight on Asia

Humanity was all she believed in: First organ transplantation from brain-dead patient

As her mother consented to donate Sara's organs, surgeons started the transplantation surgeries after she was declared clinically dead on January 18.

  • Published: January 20, 202312:38 pm
  • Author The Daily Star
g1-1.jpg
  • Home Page
  • Spotlight on Asia

‘Identity politics hinders the compromises essential to working democracies’

Veteran Singapore diplomat Chan Heng Chee gives advise to the young people living in a world of increasing identity politics.

  • Published: January 18, 20231:04 pm
  • Author Nirmal Ghosh
20230116000819_0.jpeg
  • Defence & Security
  • Defence and Security
  • + 3 more
    • GEOPOLITICS
    • Home Page
    • Spotlight on Asia

Suspected North Korean spies reportedly under probe

Although the suspects are refusing to issue statements, authorities have secured multiple articles of evidence, including finding encryption programs.

  • Published: January 18, 20231:00 pm
  • Author Kim So-hyun
Screenshot_4.jpg
  • Home Page
  • Spotlight on Asia

How dysfunctional marriages affect children

The author writes of these situations, "It's up to parents to neutralise the situation by emphasising in words and actions that all children are valuable."

  • Published: January 17, 202312:42 pm
  • Author Rubab Nayeem Khan
10248723.jpeg
  • Home Page
  • Lifestyle
  • + 2 more
    • Spotlight on Asia
    • Today Highlights

With eyes on Mars, U.S. scientists test Japan-made robot seal for reducing astronaut stress

The product - a cuddly robot seal - is world renowned for its soothing effects.

  • Published: January 10, 20231:07 pm
  • Author Takashi Banno
20230104000643_0.jpg
  • BUSINESS
  • Home Page
  • + 2 more
    • Spotlight on Asia
    • Technology

Will hefty tax breaks be Korean chipmakers’ saviour?

Enhanced tax incentives may show government’s renewed commitment, but questions and doubts remain over timing and parliamentary approval.

  • Published: January 5, 202312:16 pm
  • Author Jie Ye-eun
20230103000564_0.jpeg
  • Around Asia
  • Home Page
  • + 2 more
    • SOCIETY
    • Spotlight on Asia

‘For unhappy Koreans, starting families is a difficult task’: Population committee chief

Young Koreans living in a highly competitive society have low expectations for their futures, with the thought that they might not live happier lives than their parents.

  • Published: January 4, 202312:59 pm
  • Author Shin Ji-hye

Posts navigation

Page 1 Page 2 … Page 32 Next page

SPECIAL REPORTS

  • Popular
  • Recent

Follow Us

Copyright © 2018 - 2022 Asia News Network. All rights reserved.
scroll to top