Ajeo-chic? How middle-age became cool in the eyes of South Korean youth
Typically used for middle-aged men, often married with children, the Korean term carries a connotation of being outdated and uncool — essentially the opposite of an eligible…
Malaysian comedian ‘Uncle Roger’ shares his engagement photos on social media
His fiancee, Sabrina, in her post said that the photoshoot took place while "running around" the markets in Taipei, Taiwan.
“Tinder of aeroplanes” makes inroads in Asia, hopes to get travellers to fill idle time on flights
Wingle, a third-party in-flight messaging app, allows users to talk to one another without an internet connection.
Indonesian trans-influencer sentenced to two years in prison for saying Jesus should cut his hair
Amnesty International described Ratu Thalisa's conviction as a "shocking attack" on her freedom of expression.
Singapore’s education ministry warns of dangerous social media challenges, parents advised to look after kids
One of the challenges mentioned in the March 3 advisory from the Ministry of Education is the Blackout Challenge, where people choke themselves with household items until they…
Speak easy: Can AI and language learning apps really help you achieve fluency?
AI-powered features can, among other things, analyse users’ progress, identify weak areas, and provide tailored practice exercises for improvement.
Real-life version of South Korean drama’s ‘Lovely Runner’ couple melts millions of hearts
Kim Hye-mi, Samsung IT developer with disability, shares TV drama-like love story with colleague and viral wedding performance.
Indonesian parents welcome age restriction for social media: YouGov survey
Exposure to age-inappropriate content was the main reason behind respondents’ overwhelming endorsement of the policy plan, with 81 percent of 892 respondents citing this as a…
Influencer wave sweeps Thailand as millions seek digital spotlight
The resurgence of Thailand’s tourism industry – forecast to welcome 40 million visitors in 2025 – is a key factor in this growth. Hotels, airlines and travel platforms are…
A look into ‘DC Inside,’ the most chaotic, controversial, yet influential corner of Korea’s web
Hiding behind total anonymity, users on South Korea’s eighth most-visited site turn trolling into a sport, hate speech into culture, and chaos into influence.