Domestic, sexual abuse consultations hit all-time high in South Korea
A total of 337,171 calls were made in 2023 to the national counseling centers for victims of domestic and sexual abuse, along with other forms of domestic conflicts and crimes…
Why cash is still king for some hawkers in Singapore despite digitalisation push
The hawkers cited reasons such as a lack of digital literacy, poor eyesight, and fear of inconveniencing customers while they struggle with devices.
Former Pakistan PM Imran’s incarceration tests PTI’s cohesion
Bushra-Aleema "rift" takes centre stage as workers grow disillusioned with incumbent party leadership.
Complex, reliable methods track wild panda population
The population of giant pandas in the wild has grown steadily from around 1,100 in the 1980s to nearly 1,900 as of last year.
Webtoon row exposes South Korea’s gender divide
The webtoon, titled "Pong Pong Man From Another World," is based on the "dishwashing" theory of women apparently laundering their history by tying the knot with a financially…
Creating lasting impressions is the future of luxury tourism in Vietnam
The challenge lies in encouraging visitors to prolong their stays and increase their spending, while exploring Vietnam.
Intergenerational trauma harshest reminder of Khmer Rouge regime, say experts
The Khmer Rouge era, which claimed the lives of an estimated two million Cambodians between 1975 and 1979, left behind more than just physical destruction.
Can a legal miracle prevent further violence in Thailand’s deep South?
All eyes are firmly fixed on whether the Cabinet will ask for a Royal Decree to amend the Criminal Code to allow prosecutions in the Tak Bai case.
The unwalkable city of Karachi
As Karachi experiences an exponential increase in motorisation, limited attention is given to pedestrian and public transport facilities.
Two years on, thousands mourn Itaewon tragedy, calling for accountability
The tragedy claimed 159 lives, most of them young adults, during Halloween celebrations on October 29, 2022.