What rejection teaches you
Looking beyond the immediate pain, it can become a powerful catalyst for personal growth and discovery.
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…
Couples in Singapore welcome 10-week shared parental leave
News that parents will get an extra 10 weeks of shared leave, and that full-day childcare fees at government-supported pre-schools will go down to around $300 a month were…
Are Gen Zs and millennials happy with their pay?
The bottom line: Young Singaporeans are generally satisfied with their salaries and work-life balance.
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…
Seoul National University slammed over ‘boastful’ bumper stickers for parents
Many Koreans have criticized SNU Foundation for creating the stickers as yet another tool that “excessively shows off one’s educational background.”
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…
Kiko and friends: Unlikely heroes of Dhaka University’s student movement
The energetic happy canines of the campus tag along with the students' procession or any congregation and go beyond their known territory. As a result, they are either displaced,…
Declining wedding candy sales a sign of social change in China
Matrimonial tradition fades in face of healthier, sugar-free lifestyles, and declining nuptials.