How much is enough to raise a child in South Korea?
Behind the statistics lies a quieter, more personal calculus — one that plays out in the homes of young adults weighing whether to have a child. More often than not, the key…
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2025 elections: Richest, poorest candidates for Philippine senator
With over 68 million registered voters for the election on May 12, a candidate has to have P205 million to P343 million if he or she wishes to reach everyone across the…
Biratnagar’s historic chautari: Where Nepal’s labour movement took root
Founded in 1936, Biratnagar Jute Mills employed around 2,400 workers and 400 other staffers at its peak. It became more than an industrial site—it turned into a school of…
China still backs overseas coal plants despite 2021 pledge, research shows
China is involved in constructing 7.7 gigawatts of new coal-fired power, mostly plants used to run nickel smelters in Indonesia, US think tank Global Energy Monitor said.
Duterte trial: What ICC prosecution, defence should prep for Sept. 23 hearing (Part 1)
What has to be done immediately in the following week of the March 14 hearing is to finish the turnover of the evidence that had been used by the ICC’s Office of the Prosecutor…
Silent no more: How children with disabilities fight online sexual abuse in the Philippines
With the Philippines long considered the global epicenter of Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children, the numbers paint a horrifying picture. Over 400,000 children have…
Penang’s fasting ‘heroes’ defy heat to keep city clean
Despite fasting, the workers, known as Wira Kuning (Yellow Heroes), began sweeping and cleaning tasks across their zones at 6.30am daily.
The paradox of Bhutan’s water crisis
Despite an estimated 80 billion cubic meters of available water, some communities face chronic scarcity.
Making sense of impunity in Asia and beyond
Per the 2024 Atlas of Impunity report, impunity remains a worldwide problem despite global, regional averages remaining “relatively stable.”
Yearender: Indonesia raises stakes in war against online gambling
Observers regard authorities’ odds of winning in their efforts to curb online gambling as slim, given that the government is too focused on law enforcement rather than…