Meera Navlakha
Here’s What Hongkongers Think About Carrie Lam Withdrawing the Extradition Bill
Protesters remain determined to have their other demands fulfilled.
Japan Grants Long-Term Residency Permit to a Transgender Woman for the First Time
This visa is typically only granted to foreigners who marry Japanese citizens.
South Koreans Are Turning Away From Japanese Beer Amid Trade War
Koreans are boycotting popular Japanese products like beer, ramen, and seasoning sauces.
Asians Continue to Use Skin Whitening Products Despite Their Toxic Levels of Mercury
Whitening creams are popular across Asia, where light skin is generally perceived as more beautiful.
Shanghai Will Soon Have Fleets of Driverless Taxis
Several Chinese companies are unveiling their plans to release self-driving vehicles for public use.
This Photographer Captures the Last Living Tribes of India
The Adivasis, or the indigenous people of India, make up 8.6 percent of the country’s population and are largely forgotten by the media and society.
A Viral Chinese Deepfake App Is Sparking a Debate on Privacy
Chinese users jumped at the chance to edit themselves into scenes from shows like ‘Game of Thrones’ but those who have studied the app’s privacy policy say it’s not all fun and games.
A Mosque in Jakarta Held a Christian Funeral Service in Its Courtyard
The scene went viral, giving people hope that different faiths can support each other despite recent incidents of intolerance.
Manny Pacquiao Just Launched His Own Cryptocurrency
PAC Tokens can be used to buy Pacquiao merchandise, among other things.
In Singapore, A Christian Group Aims to Help LGBTQ Individuals ‘Overcome’ Being Gay
True Love claims to be doing nothing more than supporting fellow Christians. But critics say their faint rainbow-coloured liberalism is just a way to cover their true, intolerant intentions.
Sex Education Camps Are Now a Thing in China
Parents are worried that public schools aren't handling sex-ed very well, so they're sending their kids to "sex-ed camp."
Man Arrested in Singapore Airport for Using a Boarding Pass Just to Say Bye to His Wife
Don’t let rom coms fool you, airport goodbyes are not as romantic as they seem.