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East Asia’s population is ageing quickly. Japan, South Korea and China are entering uncharted demographic territory. As youth numbers shrink, a stark...

Women athletes and women’s sports have seen much progress over the years. But major challenges remain, including a gender pay gap, obstacles to training, and...

The South Korean president’s bid to declare martial law on 3 Dec 2024 nearly undid the nation’s progress into one of Asia’s most vibrant democracies. A...

In a country where tea has reigned for thousands of years, a new aroma is taking over the streets - coffee. From Shanghai’s dizzying array of cafes to the...

Feb 20, 2026 - The Bangladesh Nationalist Party won a landslide victory in a long-awaited general election. Voters were promised a fresh start for democracy, jobs and the...

The definition of "pet" has taken on a whole new meaning in China with some youths adopting mango seeds and even jars of yeast for companionship....

Once dismissed as ‘cough syrup’, coffee in China now stands shoulder to shoulder with fine tea. Its rise mirrors the nation’s evolution from copying...

Who doesn't want to save time and money? That's what proponents of the new Johor Bahru-Kuala Lumpur electric train service are looking forward to...

Feb 20, 2026 - The Bangladesh Nationalist Party won a landslide victory in a long-awaited general election. Voters were promised a fresh start for democracy, jobs and the...

Food vendors are a fixture on the streets of the Thai capital, often crowding pedestrian pathways. Officials now want to tidy things up by moving the stands...

Timor-Leste, ASEAN’s newest member, faces challenges in developing its young population, tapping natural resources, and improving infrastructure for regional...