Gola-Gola Bhutan: Addressing cloth waste and bringing smiles
The clothing industry is a major contributor to pollution, producing 10 percent of global carbon emissions and sending 85 percent of textiles to dumps each year.
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More Malaysians are voicing political views online since the pandemic
Experts said more people were feeling concerned about the current issues affecting them, while social media has allowed them to easily share their views. The growing trend was…
Nature and nurture: This urban farm in S’pore has a very special mission
Grace Mission, founded in 2012 by Pastor Andrew Choo and his wife Grace, aims to provide jobs and therapy to people with autism and other special needs.
Indonesia uncorked: A toast to the nation’s growing wine scene
More wine bars are popping up in Jakarta. Tasting rooms boast impressive wine lists and patrons can expect knowledgeable bartenders to guide them through their preferences without…
21-year-old’s suicide highlights pressures men face in marriage market in China
Even though younger generations of Chinese are more educated, traditional beliefs about how men should provide financially for their girlfriends or wives are still common. A…
Stinky tofu tycoon, a Changsha success story
The popular offering is made after soybeans undergo various processes such as sifting, soaking, grinding, filtering, boiling and fermenting. Raw bean curd is soaked in brine,…
One year of ethnic conflict in Manipur
The post-election scenario has dampened the spirit of the average Meitei and appears to make them less enthusiastic about helping the village defenders.
Unlocking potential: Cambodian women forging new paths through education
With a strategic plan that runs until 2035, the government aims to mould a skilled workforce that will propel the country to a high middle-income status by 2030 and a high-income…
South Korean labour force to shrink by 10 million by 2044: report
This comes as fewer South Koreans give birth and people tend to live longer. As of 2023, South Korea's birth rate fell to 0.72, from 0.78 in 2022. The life expectancy in South…
What’s so embarrassing about a period?
You can't talk about it, you can't let people know you have one and they certainly won't show it on TV — but what's the big deal?