Asia

Asian countries have the worst work-life balance: report

No Asian country ranks among the top 10 in the 2024 Global Life-Work Balance Index, a new report released by human resource platform Remote. The index, which ra...

New York Times says it’s rude to ask guests to remove their shoes

Asia

24 days ago

New York Times says it’s rude to ask guests to remove their shoes

A recent party guide published by the New York Times sparked heated discussion on social media regarding footwear etiquette in private residences. A suggestion...

Japan sees record returns of lost-and-found items

Culture

May 27, 2024

Japan sees record returns of lost-and-found items

A record number of lost items in Japan were returned to authorities in 2023, highlighting the country’s unwavering commitment to honesty and civic duty. K...

Young Chinese are flocking to Taoist temples to practice this ancient exercise

China

May 24, 2024

Young Chinese are flocking to Taoist temples to practice this ancient exercise

Young Chinese people seeking stress relief and a healthier lifestyle are heading to Taoist temples to learn a centuries-old practice called Baduanjin. Key point...

China

May 22, 2024

Young people in China are buying up scratch lottery tickets

Scratch cards, a type of instant lottery, have become a surprising hit among young people in China. Key points:

Canada

May 21, 2024

Japanese lesbian couple granted refugee status in Canada

A Japanese lesbian couple has been granted refugee status in Canada after enduring discrimination in Japan. Key points:

Asked to wear a suit to a wedding, man shows up in a Mobile Suit Gundam

Culture

May 17, 2024

Asked to wear a suit to a wedding, man shows up in a Mobile Suit Gundam

A Japanese man donned a Mobile Suit Gundam costume to a wedding after his friend requested for him to wear a “suit” to the celebration. Key points:

TikToker’s claim that ethnically Chinese Singaporeans dislike being called Chinese sparks debate

Culture

May 16, 2024

TikToker’s claim that ethnically Chinese Singaporeans dislike being called Chinese sparks debate

A TikTok video of a Chinese man lamenting over ethnically Chinese Singaporeans rejecting their Chinese roots has reignited a debate about national identity in S...

Young Japanese are now saying ‘I do’ without love, sex in ‘friendship marriages’

Culture

May 15, 2024

Young Japanese are now saying ‘I do’ without love, sex in ‘friendship marriages’

Young Japanese people are now engaging in legal unions that prioritize companionship over romance, with couples opting out of both romance and sex. Key points:

Filipina developer creates AI app to fight language extinction in the Philippines

Culture

May 9, 2024

Filipina developer creates AI app to fight language extinction in the Philippines

A Filipina developer is promoting language appreciation and fighting language extinction with an artificial intelligence (AI) platform called Night Owl GPT. Key...