Kim Jong-Un: The Asian Bad Boy with the Jets and the Dough
How rich is Kim Jong-Un? His wealth is believed to be in the billions, but his people are probably fighting for scraps at this very moment.
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Indonesia: Banning of Western Songs in Sparks Outrage
Indonesian artists and music-lovers expressed disappointment and anger over a new draft law which aims to limit musical content deemed “pornographic” in nature.
Thailand Elects First Transgender Member of Parliament
Amidst the noise and chaos of the recently-held general election in Thailand, which would be the first in eight years of the country’s political history, there emerged an unlikely politician who would become the first-ever transgender member of the parliament.
Hong Kong: Depression and Suicide at an All-Time High
Struggling Youth in Hong Kong: Depression and Suicide at an All-Time High, Morale is shot as the youth face depressive tendencies
Hong Kong Plans To Build The World’s 4th Largest Artificial Island
The solution to Hong Kong’s continuously-worsening housing problem is finally here and it comes with an eye-watering USD$79 billion dollars-worth piece of artificial land off the coast of Lantau.
British Museum Opens Massive Manga Exhibition
The British Museum unveiled the largest Manga exhibit outside Japan to celebrate the outstanding legacy of the Japanese entertainment form.
Hikikomori: Inside Japan’s Alarmingly Common Problem
What is happening to Japan’s young men? And, why do they choose to stay in isolation?
Malaysia Going Cashless: Hitting Two Birds With One Initiative
Malaysia’s plan to becoming a cashless society is more than just offering the benefits of e-payment as this policy could also mean shutting down corruption in the country.
Live Organ Harvesting in China
Is China harvesting organs from live prisoners?
Beijing Set to Open Colossal Airport
China gears up for its new airport in Beijing, soon to be considered as of the busiest and biggest in the world when it opens in September
Asia’s Hidden Problem: Polluted Water
In the midst of war, access to clean water remains a priority in conflict-ridden states in Asia.
The Constant Battle Against Asia’s Air Pollution
How is Asia grappling with ever-increasing levels of toxic smog in its busiest cities?
Japan Continues Transgender Sterilization Requirement
The Supreme court has chosen to uphold its 2004 law that requires transgender people who want to change their genders to have their reproductive organs removed
Young Whale Found Dead in the Philippines with 40 Kilos of Plastic
A tale of heartbreak – a dead whale was found in the shores of the Philippines. Marine biologists are calling it the worst case of plastic ingestion.
Saving The World One Banana Leaf At A Time
A supermarket in Thailand garnered attention from the netizens around the world for the implementation of its store policy which replaces plastic packaging
Thailand: The Miraculous Cave Rescue and The Movies Inspired By It
What was supposed to be an hour-long cave exploration adventure has suddenly become a two week-long fight for survival for the 12 young kids and their coach.
Sexual Violence Against Women in India at an All-Time High
Newly acquired statistics report that women continue to suffer at the hands of repressed men in India
Cryptocurrencies in Asia: Singapore & China
Cryptocurrencies are finding a comfortable forever home in Singapore and China
Indonesia: Komodo Island Eyed to Shut Down
Visiting Indonesia to see Komodo Dragons next year? You might want to adjust your plans.
Huawei vs iPhone in China
Chinese telecom giant Huawei has been accused of intellectual property theft by the US Justice Department. This made way for a drop in Apple sales.
Quick Specs On The J-20: China’s Most Powerful Stealth Jet
Quick Specs On The J-20 – China’s Most Powerful Stealth Jet & How It Compares To US’s F-22
Himalayan Viagra: The Natural Wonder Drug From Asia
The “yarchagumba,” also known as “Cordyceps” is the prized caterpillar fungus from Asia deemed more valuable than gold
Japanese Spacecraft Bombed An Asteroid With Copper Cannonball
Japan’s space agency just dropped an explosive update confirming that its space probe, the Hayabusa2, has successfully fired an explosive device capable of blasting a crater on the asteroid Ryugu.
HIV in Asia Continues to Stay Rampant
Cases of newly documented HIV and AIDS reports continue to grow in Asia over the course of three decades.
Dengvaxia Scare Causes Measles Outbreaks in PH
Is PH’s measles death toll rising from antivax misinformation?
Indonesia’s Resurging Movie Industry
Indonesia’s film industry is steaming ahead to become the most prominent cinema capital in Southeast Asia and the regions beyond.
Kim Jong-Un: The Asian Bad Boy with the Jets and the Dough
How rich is Kim Jong-Un? His wealth is believed to be in the billions, but his people are probably fighting for scraps at this very moment.
ISIS In Southeast Asia: A Last-Ditch Effort
Ideas live on and oftentimes, it will outlive the very people or group that created them.
Female Genital Mutilation Still Common in Indonesia
Take a look at why FGM is considered in Indonesia an important ritual
San Diego Zoo Returns Adorable Pandas to China
Two giant pandas who served as San Diego Zoo’s main attraction would soon be returned to their home in China.
Largest Indoor Playground in the World To Open in Singapore
Adding to its wide array of landmarks, Singapore is set to unveil another signature destination called Kidztopia – a playground which measures one-third of a football field set to open on June 7, 2019
