Raising bookworms or robots? Why private reading academies thrive
Korean parents send their kids to hagwon to read books as a replacement for parenting, strategic investment
Traditional weddings are so last decade – Meet the new-age Bangladeshi brides
Once bound by tradition, Bangladeshi brides now boldly celebrate their individuality, often defying outdated norms. Modern brides prioritize personal expression, with supportive…
Devotees worship rising Sun God to conclude Chhath in Nepal
Chhath, celebrated especially by the people from Tarai region, is now observed in the hilly areas of the country including Kathmandu as well.
Wage arrears a bane for RMG protesters in Bangladesh
Officials have said the financial condition of the garment workers is rather bad because of high inflation and because they are not paid timely by the factory owners. Since the…
Waste woes: Vietnam seeks sustainable solutions
Vietnam has 116 landfill sites that pose serious environmental risks, but only eight of these had been treated and rehabilitated to meet safety standards by 2019.
Japanese companies sprucing up employee dorms to attract new workers, keep young ones
While many companies shuttered their employee dorms late in first decade of the 2000s, such residences are enjoying a renaissance of sorts in recent years, a trend that has…
What are Trump’s views on Israel’s war on Gaza?
Trump’s rival in the elections, Democrat Vice President Kamala Harris, and outgoing US President Joe Biden were heavily criticised by many Democrats for their steadfast support…
Malaysia’s ancient, now extinct tradition of ‘semah ikan terubuk’
There was a time when ikan terubuk roe was inextricably linked to Malay culinary culture. Because the trade of terubuk eggs was so important in the Malay world, the islands that…
Let’s Talk About Death: Who will care for my special needs sister when I die?
In 2022, Mr Nazri Omar started suffering a run of personal tragedies. He lost his mother due to renal failure, suffered a debilitating stroke and then lost his father to dementia…
Chinese Gen Zs animal obsession
A growing fascination with exotic pets is drawing young enthusiasts to pet cafes and social media, despite the challenges of raising unconventional animals.