2024 buzzwords in China reflect evolving dynamism
The top 10 new buzzwords of 2024 offer a snapshot of the evolving lifestyles and priorities of China's younger generation.
False domestic violence claims mobilise India’s men’s rights movement
Men's rights activists claim that men in India are oppressed by marriage laws and women who file false reports against them. They identify the judicial system and organised…
Holiday cheer on a budget: Filipinos tighten belts for Christmas as costs rise
Six storms battered parts of the Philippines in October and November alone, and Filipinos still reeling in the aftermath of the natural disasters are forced to tighten their belts…
This industry is defying China’s retail slump, thanks to young people’s ‘emotional’ spending
China’s young people are turning increasingly to figurines and soft toys to lighten up their mood.
Amnesty International honours four Palestinian journalists with Human Rights Defender award
The organisation also lauded all journalists in Gaza “including those who have paid the ultimate price — with their lives.
‘Literature stands in opposition to all acts that destroy life’: Han Kang
Han is the 121st recipient of the Nobel Prize in literature and only the 18th woman to receive the honor. She is also the second Korean Nobel laureate, following former President…
Anxious, avoidant or somewhere in between? Koreans tap into attachment theory to hack love
Identifying with one of four attachment styles, young South Koreans navigate complexities of intimate relationships to level up in love.
When men cook, care, and connect: The era of new masculinity
Today's men are not shy to change diapers, cook dinners, or communicate with their families. They are not expected to only focus on career and financial stability, while women…
Undetectable, unstoppable: Portraits of strength, resilience and change in Vietnam’s HIV community
The Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U) status means that an HIV-positive person who achieves an undetectable viral load – through consistent antiretroviral treatment and…
Dhaka’s pets deserve better, but can owners afford it?
High costs and logistical barriers to available facilities are common roadblocks faced by pet owners and animal lovers.