Chinese government seeks to better protect gig workers
A recent analysis by AliResearch, a think tank of Alibaba Group, shows that gig workers in China will number as much as 400 million by 2036.
Society
Muslim fans see a reflection of their lives in ‘Ms Marvel’
The experiences of Muslim women represented in the show contrasts the findings of a report on Muslim representation across 200 top-grossing Western films released from 2017-19.
Cambodia’s youth gangs fuelled by drug use: Expert
He also said the social problems caused by gangsters were linked to a lack of communication between parents and schools with local authorities.
Cambodia sees rapid population growth
The life expectancies of the Cambodian people had also risen steadily.
Resumption of haj pilgrimage brings joy and sorrow for Indonesians
Under the quota system Saudi Arabia uses, the average wait to complete the haj for people in Indonesia is 35 years.
Difficult changes: When LGBTQ Indonesians look abroad for a better life
More LGBTQ Indonesians seek freedom by moving to Australia, but to move permanently is not an easy process.
Inside Hanawon: How North Korean defectors build a new life in South Korea
Hanawon, officially the Settlement Support Center for North Korean Refugees, provides basic education programs and vocational training courses to assist defectors’ adaptation…
Muslims around the world celebrate Eid ul Azha
People are gathering despite fears of a resurgence of Covid-19 in many countries.
Healing mugwort fixes poverty as well as aches
The Qichun county is attracting more investments as growers of mugwort – leaves that are used in a traditional Chinese healing therapy gains popularity nationwide.
Family of famed goldsmiths reveal royal lineage
The Soum family’s master goldsmith was originally named Nol, or Prince Nol of Cambodia. Born in 1923, he was the only son of King Sisowath and Princess Khieu Van Cheaneadka.