Italian Embassy brings a night of opera to Manila’s youth
Italian Ambassador Marco Clemente said the embassy opted to bring opera to Tondo’s youth because they didn’t want the young audience to feel intimidated in a setting outside…
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The phenomenon of ‘quiet quitting’
It is observed in many organisations where some employees put in barely the required effort to keep their job.
Singapore ranked happiest place in Asia for two years running, 30th globally for 2021-2023
Finland topped the charts for that period, with Denmark and Iceland securing the following two spots out of the 143 countries and territories.
What makes Bangladesh the 15th least happy country in the world?
Overall, happiness across the world hasn't changed much in 2021-23 compared to 2006-2010. But in South Asia, happiness has fallen dramatically in recent times, according to the…
Is South Korea a racist country?
The general perception among Koreans is that Korea is not a racist country, as incidences of physical violence toward foreigners are relatively rare.
Why more non-Muslims are participating in Ramadan
Ramadan's higher profile is "also very much about increasing political recognition and equality for Muslims in the public space," argued Farid Hafez, a senior researcher at the…
Taiwan teacher draws flak for dropping his own cat in class to teach physics
The teacher – identified in Taiwan news reports as Mr Lee Feng – was trying to demonstrate a principle in physics known as the “conservation of angular momentum.”
New marriages bounce back in South Korea buoyed by foreign spouses
The number of international marriages stood at 19,700 in 2023, taking up 10.2 percent of the total number of newlywed couples—193,700—tallied last year, according to…
Chinese residents not getting enough sleep: Report
The report was based on a survey of over 10,000 people and showed that 28 percent of respondents sleep less than 6 hours and 64 percent have poor sleep quality.
Where is Kim Keon-hee? First lady’s absence raises questions
The presidential office has remained silent about the reason behind Kim's absence, as well as about her whereabouts. No health issues have been mentioned.