Comparing Seoul and Tokyo
Despite the differences, both cities are becoming increasingly multicultural as their foreign-born populations rise.
Look inward for haj fixes: The Jakarta Post
Instead of looking to the Saudis for more sweeteners, the government must sort out all the recurring domestic problems that have marred the organization of the haj in the past.
‘Habemus papam Americanum’: The Jakarta Post
A champion of the Catholic tradition of social justice founded by his namesake Leo XIII, the new pontiff's background and clear admiration for his predecessor indicates that he…
A matter of national survival: Philippine Daily Inquirer
Despite Filipinos' proud aspirations, they still languish at the bottom of global academic assessments, placing 77th out of 81 countries in the 2022 Programme for International…
BTS, the military and masculinity
Asian and Asian American men are perceived as less masculine in the West, and along with the clothes, hair, makeup and flawless appearance required of male K-pop idols including…
Bangladesh’s GMO buffet: Eat first, ask questions never
While other countries spend years developing policies before genetically modified organisms (GMOs) hit the shelves, Bangladesh prefers the chaos-first, consequences-later model.
Still journalists’ murder capital: Philippine Daily Inquirer
To be fair, there has been progress. The absence of a single journalist killing in 2024 was a welcome milestone. But that progress must be constant and consistent, backed by a…
The language of oppression against women
Patriarchy does not always arrive with fists raised. Sometimes, it enters quietly, through questions posed at the dinner table or through softly spoken reprimands. It wears the…
Japan battles overtourism
For many Japanese, the most frustrating aspect of the tourist boom is overcrowding, but some complain about the lack of respect for Japanese cultural norms.
Nepal’s billion-dollar smog
Despite the escalating costs, the Himalayan country's approach to air pollution remains underpowered.