Not just moms, wives: Korean women’s daily struggle for identity
For generations, womanhood in South Korea has been inextricably linked to motherhood, a role often defined by self-sacrifice.
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Colleges for elderly increasingly popular as seniors’ thirst for knowledge grows
China's population of elderly people has increased in recent years, and many seniors with a strong educational background have shown a strong willingness to study further, with…
Top social media trends in Thailand for 2024
This year, several trends in Thailand captivated public attention across entertainment, politics, and social issues.
Philippine health department warns vs “holiday heart syndrome”
In a statement, Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa reminded Filipinos to avoid consuming too much fatty, salty, and sweet foods during the holidays.
How Pakistan’s climate crisis is fueling violence against women
The 2022 floods in Pakistan amplified pre-existing gender inequalities, leaving women — who are least responsible for the global climate crisis — with a disproportionate…
National poll measures Thais’ main irritants in 2024
A poll on “What issues are you tired of in 2024?” by the National Institute of Development Administration was conducted nationwide among 1,310 people aged above 18 years on…
‘I am not an alien any longer’: Stateless 25-year-old becomes Singapore PR
A little blue card, with his name and a few numbers that say who he is and where he lives. To Mr Ricqo Rafiezuwan, the blue identity card confirms he is no longer someone without…
Former Chinese Kuomintang party chairman promotes cross-Strait youth exchanges in Sichuan
Over the past two years, Mr. Ma has led youth delegations to the mainland, while also inviting mainland students and teachers to visit Taiwan. His goal, he said, is to ease…
Measuring the middle class
Whatever one’s intentions or expectations, a social science analysis of Philippine progress entails statistical measurement of social classes.
Flying first class but deep in debt: Malaysia’s influencers in the spotlight for misusing funds
Authorities have started to take action against celebrity influencers and entrepreneurs, many of whom flaunt extravagant lifestyles on social media but face claims of financial…