South Korea no longer a land of workaholics, study suggests
Share of South Koreans working over 50 hours down 75% in 20 years.
They say Korean moms get the best postpartum care thanks to ‘joriwon.’ But at what cost?
The 4.78 million service fee in Seoul is 1.31 million won more than the nationwide average of 3.47 million won, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Government's report based on…
Australian woman spends 17 years rescuing dogs in Vietnam
At 55, just before retirement, Australian Elizabeth Adell Homfray embarks on a new chapter, dedicating herself full-time to ensuring the dogs in her care live happy lives.
‘We still carry the tsunami with us’: Aceh thrives 20 years after disaster, but scars remain
On Dec 26, 2004, giant ocean waves devastated the Indonesian province of Aceh, killing more than 160,000 people. The Straits Times revisits the disaster zone 20 years on to see…
Christmas traditions of Pakistan
The central theme of Christmas in Pakistan throughout the holiday season remains generosity and goodwill. Many take this time to extend a helping hand to those in need through…
A daughter’s grief: ‘Even in death, mother robbed of dignity’ under Khmer Rouge
For Lim Hech, now 63, the memories of the Khmer Rouge regime remain etched in her mind like scars that will never heal. Among the many tragedies she endured, one moment haunts her…
Pitha season in Dhaka: Stories of Dhaka’s female pitha-makers
The art of pitha-making is as old as winter itself. Generations of women have passed down these recipes — a pinch of rice flour, a dash of jaggery, and a lifetime of patience.…
Not just moms, wives: Korean women’s daily struggle for identity
For generations, womanhood in South Korea has been inextricably linked to motherhood, a role often defined by self-sacrifice.
Colleges for elderly increasingly popular as seniors’ thirst for knowledge grows
China's population of elderly people has increased in recent years, and many seniors with a strong educational background have shown a strong willingness to study further, with…
‘I am not an alien any longer’: Stateless 25-year-old becomes Singapore PR
A little blue card, with his name and a few numbers that say who he is and where he lives. To Mr Ricqo Rafiezuwan, the blue identity card confirms he is no longer someone without…