More job options for Singapore’s ex-offenders, but acceptance by society remains an issue
The career retention rate among former offenders who got a job with the help of Yellow Ribbon SIngapore has dropped over the years.
‘Having 3 kids is the coolest’: China ramps up push for more babies, but are couples biting?
China’s State Council in late October detailed 13 measures to build a “birth-friendly society”. Incentives include mandating better maternity insurance and leave, improving…
Gen Z Indonesians opt for renting over buying amid rising housing costs: Reports
Renting has become an alternative option for those who prefer to avoid long commuting times from the outskirts of Jakarta, given that homeownership in the city center is…
Discarded fishing nets recycled for various products in Japan
Alliance for the Blue, a Tokyo-based general incorporated association, works to encourage companies to use fabrics made from recycled fishing nets.
Adopt love, reject cruelty: The modern pet life
There is no love lost in loving animals -- even religions of all kinds preach it. Religion does not endorse aggression toward animals.
Busy young professionals in China turn to sport to boost social circles
Among these sports, cycling is growing as a popular choice.
Armed Forces of the Philippines cites tracker dog for ‘exemplary performance’
The dog named Itum found a communist rebel’s body, a .45-caliber pistol and other war materiel at Gatusla village following an encounter in Candoni town, Negros Occidental, on…
TikTok-funded home gives hope to disabled couple in Bhutan
The construction of the single-storey house was initiated by the teachers of Kaktong Primary School, who raised over Nu 300,000 through the social media platform.
A Bangladeshi jail superintendent’s mission to teach kids stay afloat
A former award-winning national swimmer and a gold medalist in cycling, Jail Superintendent Amzad Hossain Don has taken it upon himself to teach these children the vital skill of…
Young Chinese form closer bonds with AI
AI's impact isn't limited to the workplace. For many young people, AI is a tool for navigating social pressures.