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China
China’s youngsters are now ‘retiring’ outside cities
Young workers in China are increasingly opting for early “retirement,” retreating to rural areas as they struggle to navigate the country’s ...
Carl Samson
China to raise its retirement age for the first time in 7 decades amid demographic crisis
China on Friday announced plans to raise its retirement age for the first time since the 1950s, addressing its aging population and mounting...
Home
AirAsia’s youthful-looking ‘first cabin crew’ retires at 60
Nordin Razali, AirAsia’s “first cabin crew” who began working for the company 35 years ago, has retired at 60. His last flight was a 90-minu...
Bryan Ke
Entertainment
Hayao Miyazaki won’t be retiring following latest Oscar win
Hayao Miyazaki may not be retiring just yet following his recent Oscar win for “The Boy and The Heron,” despite previously decla...
Michelle De Pacina
Culture
Japanese man commits to frugal diet of rice and pickles to retire by age 50
To achieve his financial goals, he also had to let go of his relationships, including a potential marriage to his now ex-girlfriend ...
Ryan General
Business
‘It’s time to retire’: Beloved Asian grocery store in Salt Lake City closes after 23 years
Southeast Market, which specializes in Asian food and goods, is closing after 23 years of business. The Salt Lake City-based store offered...
News
Jack Ma Threw an Epic Birthday Party for 60,000 People for His Retirement
Jack Ma, China’s richest man, stepped down as chairman of the Alibaba Group on Tuesday, the small e-commerce site he built with 17 other peo...
Asia
Chinese Boy Spends Grandpa’s $6,000 Retirement Money Tipping Female Livestreamers
A Chinese grandfather was shocked to discover that his 11-year-old grandson spent his entire retirement savings on tips for livestreamers. I...
Touching Ad About Asian Parents Being ‘the Worst in the World’ Goes Viral
An insurance company in Singapore released a thought-provoking ad that has touched many netizens hearts online. With an eye-catching thumbn...
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