Bhutan prepares for an aging society
Projections indicate Bhutan will become an aging society by 2027, with the elderly population nearly doubling by 2047.
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Malaysia’s Musang King may reign supreme but a new wave of durian contenders is emerging
From the creamy Black Thorn and Red Prawn to the sweet Hajah Hasmah, the government is championing lesser-known premium varieties to capture growing international demand.
Changing consumer habits mark end of an era for e-shopping in China
Many consumers shifted to finding desired products in the livestream rooms of their favorite top influencers. More importantly, consumer values pivoted, from chasing rock-bottom…
The human cost of Bangladesh’s dangerous roads
This year marked a sharp rise in road accidents compared to 2024, which saw 309 incidents, 336 deaths, and 762 injuries—a 22.65 percent increase in accidents, a 16.07 percent…
Why can’t Korean children play more?
With academic pressure high, mothers fear falling behind as children turn to screens in free time.
Why is New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani winning South Asian hearts across the globe?
The answer: with iconic Bollywood references, hilarious memes and great policies.
Malformation, pests and water shortage: The mango meltdown in Pakistan’s Sindh
In the last five years, the acreage of mango orchards across Sindh has dwindled, shrinking from 59,100 hectares in 2019-20 to 58,900 hectares in 2023-24.
Child soldiers of Korean War still waiting for recognition
Of some 30,000 child soldiers who joined the war, 2,573 were killed. Under the current law, former child soldiers are recognized as war veterans but not as registered patriots.
Concerns rise as some Korean teens seem to take suicide lightly
Teen suicide rate rises to 7.9 deaths per 100,000 teens in 2023, as experts call for stronger mental health support.
Mob violence now alarmingly routine in Bangladesh
At least 179 people were killed in mob attacks between August 2024 last year and June 23 this year, per human rights organisation.