‘Comfort Women of the Empire’ author found not guilty of defamation in retrial
Park Yu-ha, professor emeritus at Sejong University in South Korea, was accused of damaging the reputation of former so-called comfort women with her academic book.
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When it comes to popularity, cats get the upper paw
Liu Lang, deputy head of the Chinese Veterinary Medical Association, confirmed the trend, saying that people born in the 1980s and 1990s may prefer cats to dogs due to the…
Ten famous Thais and their favourite books
Books are important sources of information, providing both entertainment and the opportunity to relax and enjoy some personal time.
China’s UFC warriors proud as punch
Strawweight queen Zhang Weili and challenger Yan Xiaonan are embracing their historic all-Chinese title fight at UFC300 as a proud showcase of Chinese women's strength and courage.
Singapore is world’s 5th smartest city, top in Asia: Global index
Besides Singapore, other Asian cities in the top 20 include Beijing (13th), Taipei (16th), Seoul (17th), Shanghai (19th), and Hong Kong (20th).
I was told to scam Singaporeans: Bangladeshi man who was trafficked to scam compounds
In early 2022, Abdus Salam, an engineering graduate, accepted an IT job in Cambodia through a broker which promised a US$1,000 (S$1,300) monthly salary, five times more than in…
Foraging in Singapore’s seas: Keeping the Orang Laut traditions alive
Firdaus Sani is a descendant of the Orang Laut, or sea people, and follows the tradition of foraging for molluscs in the waters of Pulau Hantu. Firdaus has strict rules:…
Philippine population to stay young in next 40 years
As of 2021, the median age in the Philippines stood at 24.5 years old, the second youngest in the region after Laos’ 23.8 years.
Indonesia’s growing population falls out of love with marriage
A total of 1.58 million couples said “I do” in 2023 – 128,000 fewer than in 2022, a number has been steadily falling since 2018.
Climate change induces anxiety in young people
The writer says that unlike previous generations, contemporary young people are more aware of the results of climate change and the dearth of answers surrounding how this will…