Marriage registrations in China decline in Q2 as divorce rate rises
Data indicates that marriage rates in China have been declining annually since 2014, falling below the 10 million mark in 2019 and dropping below 7 million in 2022.
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Young Jakarta couples think twice about having kid(s) amid urban pressure
The string of challenges faced by Jakartans today – from having limited space to live, worsening air pollution and the threat of land subsistence to traffic congestion – have…
How a Filipino-American elected official in Florida became a victim of deepfake porn
Sabrina Javellana’s images were hijacked and altered into explicit content.
‘Neither dead nor alive’: The Baloch women’s fight against enforced disappearances
At the forefront of the movement against enforced disappearances are half-widows, unfortunate sisters and traumatised mothers.
New savings account for newborns under Singapore’s Baby Bonus scheme
The savings account is for receiving government cash payments such as bursaries and cash gifts.
‘They did not want to deal with me’: Rise in elderly in Malaysia abandoned by families
The ageing population in Malaysia stood at 7.4 per cent of its 33.7 million population, or about 2.5 million people aged 65 and above, in 2023. The figure is expected to rise to…
China’s ‘new peasants’ return home to relax, prosper in villages
More young people abandon hectic city life for opportunities in rural areas.
Divorce on the rise in Indonesia amid rampant domestic abuse
Some 54 percent of divorcing couples last year cited constant conflict and arguing as the reason behind their separation, with around 1,400 reporting domestic abuse in their…
Badshah becomes first Asian rapper to hit 1b views
With its infectious beats, energetic vocals, and iconic music video, "Kala Chashma" has captured the hearts of millions.
Malaysia’s ex-PM Mahathir recovering, allowed home, says aide
Dr Mahathir had been at the National Heart Institute since July 15, his spokesman said on July 18.