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Well of Life project brings gift of water to Cambodia’s most vulnerable

In the wake of Cambodia’s tumultuous history, two men – Darin Wyman and James Purthree – accompanied by their two dogs, Bully and Toto, dedicated themselves to bringing…

  • Published: August 22, 20249:46 am
  • Author Shaun Duff
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‘Ojirap,’ navigating the fine line between care and intrusion

Often viewed as meddling in another's business, the caring spirit behind 'ojirap' shows concern and a desire to help.

  • Published: August 21, 20241:30 pm
  • Author Shin Ji-hye
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Dedicated Chinese family provides safety net for protected dolphins

For almost two decades, Pan, her husband, and her father have taken nearly 5 million photographs documenting and studying the population of rare Chinese white dolphins in Sanniang…

  • Published: August 21, 202410:05 am
  • Author Yang Dongjie
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30-year-old British traveller on perks of touring North Korea for a living

Since 2017, Zoe Stephens has visited North Korea more than two dozen times, staying as long as a month at a time. She eventually began working as a tour guide for a Beijing-based…

  • Published: August 21, 20248:25 am
  • Author Kim Arin
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Are Gen Zs and millennials happy with their pay?

The bottom line: Young Singaporeans are generally satisfied with their salaries and work-life balance.

  • Published: August 20, 20241:17 pm
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Ink and embroidery: A Nepali artist’s creative journey

Priyanka Singh Maharjan discusses her transition from studying chartered accountancy to becoming a visual artist, her artistic inspirations, and future goals.

  • Published: August 20, 20241:12 pm
  • Author Timila Maharjan
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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.

  • Published: August 19, 202412:40 pm
  • Author Kotaro Shibuya
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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…

  • Published: August 16, 20241:04 pm
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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.

  • Published: August 16, 202412:06 pm
  • Author Lin Qi
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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…

  • Published: August 15, 20241:10 pm
  • Author Shin Ji-hye

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