Meera Navlakha
Seaport Terminals in The Philippines Will Soon Have 'All Gender' Bathrooms
The move comes after a series of incidents relating to gender discrimination in recent months.
Japanese Millennials are Apparently Buying Second-Hand Makeup
The new trend sees young people turning to second-hand products to save money and avoid waste.
Japanese Boys’ Top Career Choice Is Professional YouTuber, New Survey Finds
YouTube creator did not make it to the list of top choices for young Japanese girls.
A Look Inside Tokyo’s New Tapioca Theme Park For Boba Lovers
Pre-ticket sales were completely sold out and Japanese influencers are now flooding Instagram with photos of the park.
Study Finds That People Who Use More Emojis Have More Sex
Those little icons are great at building emotional intimacy.
Thai State Hospitals Have Started Distributing Cannabis Oils
Those enrolled in the country’s universal health scheme can avail of the oils for free.
Hong Kong Protesters Are Getting Tattoos That Represent Their Struggle
Tattoo artists across the city are getting requests for designs that feature symbols of the protests like umbrellas, gas masks, and Hong Kong’s floral emblem.
The Rise of JUUL Could Slow Down Indonesia’s Booming Tobacco Industry
Indonesia is considered one of the most “smoker-friendly” countries in the world but that does not mean it’s safe from the e-cig trend.
#Boycott Mulan Trends After Lead Actress Expressed Support for Hong Kong Police
Hong Kong police have been criticized for firing tear gas and resorting to other violent actions against pro-democracy protesters.
Thai TV Show Blasted for Lead Character in Brownface
A fair-skinned actress plays a woman who pretends to be from the rural Thai region of Isaan, where people typically have darker skin tones.
Disneyland Shanghai Banned A Woman From Bringing Outside Food–She's Now Suing
She said the “no outside food” rule is a “double standard” and violates her rights.
India Continues to Be Ravaged by Floods and Drought at the Same Time
21 major cities in the country are expected to run out of groundwater by 2020, whereas over 200 people have been killed over the past month due to the floods.