Embodying the spirit of Merdeka, local brands celebrate the country in style
Local retail brand Apom, in their second year of Project #empatbelas, is featuring 14 selected designers across Malaysia to reimagine their pride for the country.
Society
Early civilization unveiled
Located in Lixian county in Hunan province, the Jijiaocheng site has revealed a host of secrets about ancient China, including how early civilizations were formed.
A demographic transition for Philippines
While the country seems to be on the cusp of reaping the rewards of the “demographic dividend,” several developments would have to take place before we start benefitting from…
More self-employed work alone in South Korea
Korea's self-employed working alone posted an on-year increase for the 42nd consecutive month starting from February 2019.
Cats become top dogs in Chinese cities, usurping man’s best friend
Just shy of 60 per cent of China's urban pet owners own cats, several mews louder than the 46 per cent recorded the year prior.
Does South Korea need a ‘loneliness minister’?
Despite the apparent lack of momentum, there are indications that the Korean government could be more involved in the issues of social isolation and loneliness.
What does the media’s framing of the Rohingya tell us?
Media reports are failing to reflect an underlying problem that the Bangladesh government and the international community must take into account and claim responsibility for.
South Korea’s 2023 budget includes support for soldiers, young parents
The budget bill also includes debt-rescheduling programs for small merchants, who have been hit by the pandemic, and care services for the disabled.
Bongbong Marcos vows hospitals for war veterans in Visayas, Mindanao
He made the remark during an event as the country celebrated National Heroes Day.
Victim of “enforced disappearance” returns after 9 months
Imam Mahadi Hasan Dollar was picked up on Nov 6 2021 from Mymensingh, by men in plainclothes, said his wife Mumta Hena Pinky.