South Korea has least remote work hours, recent study finds
A study by Stanford University, which surveyed 16,000 college graduates worldwide, found that South Koreans work from home an average of just 0.5 days per week, the lowest figure…
Singapore’s elderly cheerleaders show off their moves
Age is no barrier for Singapore’s first elderly cheerleading team, which stole the show at the World Ageing Festival here on April 8.
Local university debuts Vietnamese culture education for foreigners
The Da Nang University of Science and Education is offering a unique one-year academic course for foreigners to explore in depth the country’s culture, history, geography and…
Jakarta’s pet-friendly cafés: Serving more than just human food
Your pet isn’t just allowed—they’re celebrated. From dog-friendly gelato to cat-approved snacks, these cafés are embracing our four-legged companions.
University students fill key role in teaching Japanese to foreign children
Japan had about 3.76 million foreign residents at the end of last year, according to the Immigration Services Agency. That number is up by about 1.64 million over the past 10…
Bhutanese teen helps build satellite in Australia
Pema Tsho Sakhu, a 13-year-old Bhutanese student living in Perth, is helping develop a scientific payload that will soon be launched into Earth’s orbit aboard a CubeSat, a…
Dermatologists on why brown people need to wear sunscreen too
For people with more melanin, skin takes longer to burn. But remember, just because it takes longer to burn does not mean it will not burn.
Young Vietnamese women increasingly freezing their eggs
The increasing awareness and accessibility of information regarding fertility have shifted societal perceptions. Women are now more comfortable discussing reproductive health and…
South Korea’s gender equality index falls to all-time low
Gender inequality shown to be worst in decision-making and care (i.e. domestic labor, child and elderly care).
The struggles of women traffic police officers in Nepal
Sarita Ghale shares how gender bias and toxic masculinity make law enforcement challenging for women officers.