Is UNESCO’s recognition truly benefiting local craftspeople?
According to the writer, the inclusion of Bangladesh's heritage crafts in UNESCO's list is truly a commendable step towards preserving these traditional art forms. However, the…
Online sexual abuse in the Philippines thrives not just in families but in communities—study
The “lure of making ‘easy money’ was a powerful motivator” among perpetrators, said the study conducted by London-based organisation Justice and Care, De La Salle…
Vietnamese cinema faces tough challenges
A recent assessment by the US magazine Deadline highlights the industry's progress, however, the market remains unstable and lacks sustainability.
Japan supports Bhutan’s digital topographic map development
The maps will provide essential geospatial information with precise coordinate data, serving as a basis for decision-making across various sectors including agriculture and land…
1 in 3 Koreans live alone, family types becoming diverse
Data from the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family showed South Koreans being more accepting of singlehood, adoption, and cohabitation.
India election 2024: What you need to know
With nearly 969 million registered voters, this will be the largest-ever election in India’s history, with the elections spread out over 44 days to facilitate the deployment of…
As Pakistan begins second phase of deportation, Afghan women fear what lies ahead
According to sources, the total number of undocumented Afghans who have returned to Afghanistan in the first round of deportation last November stands at around the half million…
Vaping among youth in Singapore: The real damage it is doing to their bodies
The World Health Organisation in December 2023 urged governments to treat e-cigarettes in a similar way to tobacco, and ban all flavours.
Can tech giants solve climate change and social inequality?
The writer says tech giants will have captive customers who subscribe to their AI software and data centres, but if the algorithmic biases disturb the delicate balance between man…
The mystery of Pahela Baishakh and the Bengali calendar
The writer says that tracing the calendar's roots leads us back to ancient astrologers who meticulously observed the sky, their vigilance not merely for the sake of knowledge but…