Most Filipinos show love through acts of service, survey reveals
Conducted by SWS from Dec. 12 to Dec. 18, 2024, the survey found that 67 percent of Filipinos show love by performing acts such as cooking, running errands, helping with chores or…
Malaysian octogenarian couples share secret on how relationships stand the test of time
From handwritten love letters to morning tea rituals and a love built through sheer survival, these couples are not just growing old together – they are thriving.
Last-minute Valentine’s Day date ideas for Filipinos with a clueless partner
We get it, life can be busy. So, if you’re unsure of what to do on the mid-month holiday these last-minute Valentine’s Day date ideas will blow your partner away.
This year, the annual women’s rights protests in Pakistan won’t be held only on March 8
In a statement, Aurat March Karachi organisers emphasised that while traditions hold value, the event has always been about challenging norms and making space for diverse feminist…
Singapore ranks first among Asia-Pacific cities in study of liveability, lovability, prosperity
The inaugural 2025 Asia-Pacific Best Cities report ranked over 140 cities in the region. Tokyo came in second and Seoul, third. Other cities in the top 10 include Hong Kong (4th),…
BuddhaBot: AI for Buddhism
BuddhaBot Plus is a generative Buddhist dialogue AI, created to offer in-depth explanations of Buddhist teachings.
How comics and anime impact young Pakistanis’ identity and mental well-being
They call Geek Con a judgment-free space where they can freely express themselves, connect with like-minded fans, and cosplay characters who resonate with them.
73% of Bangladeshis surveyed do not read newspapers
Survey conducted in 45,000 households revealed more readers prefer mobile phones for reading the news.
Calling their children’s bosses, helicopter parents ‘evolve’ in South Korea
Parents are now beginning to overly involve themselves in their adult children’s lives in the workplace or universities.
South Korea’s fitness craze meets reality as gyms shut down in record numbers
In 2024 alone, 553 fitness centers closed -- a 26.8 percent increase from the previous year and the highest number recorded since data collection began in 1990.