Flight or fright? Aviophobia rises in South Korea amid safety scares
This comes in the wake of two safety incidents involving South Korean budget airlines within a month, prompting many to forgo cheaper fares in favor of legacy carriers.
Singaporean non-profit helps parents in prison bond with their kids
Unlike usual prison visits, inmates and their visitors are not separated by a glass panel during open visits.
Coffee-crazed South Korea has more Starbucks than Japan
According to Starbucks' global website on Thursday, South Korea recorded 2,009 stores, surpassing Japan by 18 stores, which has a population of over 120 million -- more than twice…
Michael Madhusudan Dutt: A pioneer of modern Bangla literature
The pioneer of Renaissance in Bangla Literature, Michael Madhusudan Dutt, saw both Ravana and Meghnadh through a multifaceted, humanised lens.
Retired men are the main demographic at South Korea’s libraries. Why?
For many men in retirement, libraries serve as vital spaces to engage with the world at little to no cost, says a sociology professor.
China’s first corgi police dog loses ‘performance bonus’ after it sleeps on the job, pees in basin
Many netizens were amused by the viral video, with some crying for the police to grant Fu Zai its full bonus.
New products, new stores: China goes for novelty factor to boost consumption, but will it work?
Policymakers are hoping that new stores, launches and technologies will encourage people to loosen their purse strings as the nation grapples with sluggish domestic demand and an…
Fur-tune tellers do brisk business as more animal lovers in Singapore seek help from ‘communicators’
Anecdotal evidence suggests that with rising pet ownership, a growing number of fur parents are turning to animal communication to understand their pets’ inner worlds.
Pet care leave: A new perk for pawrents in some Singapore firms
The Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS) said the number of licensed dogs in Singapore has gone up by 30 percent since 2019. There are now about 91,000 licensed dogs in the country.
Why do Dhakaites feel richer in winter?
Individuals seem, or at least feel, more fashionable, more active, and, strangely enough, wealthier suddenly when the temperature drops.