Helping parents in a pinch: Some local governments in Japan let staff bring kids to work
The aim is to secure good talent by helping employees achieve a balance between childcare and work.
Visually impaired Japanese man still feels the loss of friend in WWII 79 years on
Isao Shirahata, now 88, was trained to distinguish the sounds of fighter planes during World War II. He still grieves the loss of a friend who was killed in an air raid during the…
Painting the past: Hubei painter spends 60 years paying tribute to home
"I want to forget my age. I need to seize every minute to continue to make progress, and to exceed myself on many levels," the now 86-year-old says.
These young Koreans redefine cool careers
Amid societal changes, a small but growing number of younger Koreans have been charting different paths, defying society‘s fixed expectations and instead choosing to hone…
Maestro Dolorosa Sinaga and her protégé illuminate Indonesia’s dark past
Both artists hoped the exhibition would ignite conversations and inspire people to work together toward the betterment of the country.
Entrepreneur arranges for free haircuts for 59 migrant workers to mark Singapore’s 59th birthday
In a TikTok video posted on Aug 9, content creator and entrepreneur Muhammad Noor Tijany Nezam, 25, better known as Donjany, showed how he had approached 59 migrant workers –…
Treasure hunters: Meet the collectors archiving Singapore’s history
Experts say the reasons people collect are as varied as the collections themselves. Some are driven by nostalgia, wanting to reconnect with their past. Others aim to build a…
Fresh from the bunkers
The unique Chongqing Basket Carrier Line has now ushered in a sequel — a dedicated bunker market for the farmers who take the subway to the city to sell their produce.
Chinese electric buses zoom into Paris, world
As the EVs offer pollution-free, experience-rich rides for just 40 euros (US$43), many tourists are eagerly waiting to hop on to these buses for sightseeing tours.
Big shoes with none to fill: The declining allure of Malaysia’s “kha kiak”
Steeped in heritage, family history and craftsmanship, the making of traditional wooden clogs, called “kha kiak” in the Hokkien dialect, seems to be losing its allure as sales…