Not road accidents, but ‘murder’ by neglect
The writer states, "if the possibility for [accident] exists in every turn of the system, then it is no longer an "accident", but "murder" by neglect.
Society
Newborn abandonment case in Japan highlights fears among foreign trainees
A woman seeking acquittal in a case has shone light on the unfair treatment of female trainees who get pregnant or give birth in Japan.
India’s poor, vulnerable battling hunger exposed to unhealthy ultra-processed food
India has around 45 million children who are stunted and 15 million who are obese, and is the epicentre of adult obesity, among others.
Vulnerable Nepali girls forced into prostitution in India
Upon reaching Delhi, Uma was taken to a flat already occupied by several other Nepali girls who told her that she was brought in for sex work.
‘Thai Hot Guy’ event in KL cancelled after police warning
After Thai K-pop singer Lisa and her Blackpink bandmates, a group of Thai hunks are the latest performers to draw flak from local politicians.
7 in 10 out-of-school or unemployed Thai youths lack motivation to develop skills
In addition to learning losses, the Covid-19 pandemic has led to longer job search periods, job losses, and reduced opportunities for education.
The case of race in pageantry
Various critics on Twitter allege that due to the ownership of Miss Universe and Miss USA by JKN Global Group, the results are rigged.
Ginseng brings success for female-led start-up in Long An
After saving some money, 36-year-old Phan Thi Ngoc Bich was determined to fulfil her childhood dream of starting a business.
ChatGPT sparks trend in publication and sales of related books
Providing vague answers to abstract questions at first, ChatGPT soon gave more concrete responses when asked coordinated questions.
Predators in Pakistan’s workplace
In a patriarchal society like Pakistan, the fear of victim-blaming inhibits many individuals from taking action against their harassers.