Atomic bomb survivor calls nuclear weapons ‘absolute evil’ at Vienna conference
Reflecting on his own experience, 82-year-old Sueichi Kido emphasized the horror of the nuclear weapon that devastated and claimed the lives of so many people.
Society
Issues persist for refugees in Indonesia despite efforts from government, international organizations
Data from the UN High Commissioner for Refugees show that Indonesia is host to 9,991 refugees and 3,158 asylum seekers living in Greater Jakarta, Aceh, Surabaya, Kupang and…
Opportunity for Vietnam to promote women’s empowerment post-pandemic: Ambassador
The country is among the fastest in closing the gender gap in the last 20 years and is anticipated to be one of the earliest to accomplish the UN Sustainable Development Goals for…
Bollywood sex worker biopic resonates in brothels
Many sex workers in Kamathipura — Mumbai’s red-light district — and across India say “Gangubai Kathiawadi”, starring celebrated actress Alia Bhatt shows rare…
From workplace to partisan politics, clash of MZ vs. kkondae in South Korea
The group known locally as MZ, combining millennials and Generation Z, are often pitted against a ‘kkondae’, a self-involved individual who only say what they want to say.
Relief not reaching those who need it most in Bangladesh floods
District administrations in Sylhet division admitted they were struggling to reach the remote villages and shelter centres, but claimed they had sufficient relief at hand.
$1.5 billion package launched to help Singaporeans cope with inflation
The package will also provide a $100 utilities credit to every Singaporean household and extend more help to local companies, among other measures.
Viral chef Vindy Lee takes on Indonesian snack etiquette challenge
The celebrity chef was already well known for her cooking show on TV, but her popularity rocketed on TikTok,where her unique dining etiquette videos became a viral sensation.
Mainland pop culture gains traction among HK youth
A growing number of mainland brands have started branches in the city, while many mainland trends, like online shopping, also impact the lives of Hong Kong residents.
Johor rep proposes a three-day weekend
The Johor assemblyman said it was better to standardise the rest days between the government and private sector to ensure the well-being of the family.