S. Korea doctors set to launch full-scale strike in protest against med school reform
Government expresses deep regret over medical community's collective action, calling on doctors to make 'wise judgment.'
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Skills mismatch, tech disconnect: Why 10 million Gen-Z Indonesians sit around
A lack of opportunities for Generation Z Indonesians, or those born in the late 90s and first decade of this century, may result in income loss and higher crime rates, experts…
Marriage race: Koreans get cautious, calculative in search of ‘the one’
Rather than finding a compatible partner, South Koreans often seek those who rank highest in economic and social aspects, like by graduating from a prestigious university or…
Brain drain whittles away at developing countries while policies fumble
High-income countries like the US, Canada and China are competing for labour by launching immigration schemes, providing high salaries and quality of life, to attract skilled…
AI gives the visually challenged a chance to enjoy movies
Titled "Barrier-free Cinemas," the service, aimed at benefiting China's more than 17 million visually impaired individuals, is scheduled to release over 600 films and TV dramas.
Malaysia beats Singapore, Thailand as most-loved Asian country, US financial site says
Insider Monkey awarded Malaysia the top position after evaluating its consistent high rankings across various metrics culminating in an overall score of 0.701, with runner-up…
Japan’s plunging fertility rate sets off alarm bells
The nation’s total fertility rate dipped to a record-low 1.20 in 2023, with the rate dropping in every prefecture and shows no sign of being turned around.
South Korea’s medical professors go on all-out strike after quota hike confirmed
The general strike includes the suspension of outpatient care and regular surgery for all patients except essential and critical cases.
Fascination for pandas cultivates cultural bonds
Many Japanese people have started to learn about China and the Chinese language because of their love for giant pandas.
Thailand’s LGBTQ+ image belies lack of employment equality
Thailand is not the gay dream come true as some believe it is, despite being dubbed as a most LGBTQ+ friendly destination.