Asia
These Climate Change Activists Sent a Powerful Message to the UN Through Art
"Our paintings describe the stories we face as the youth in our homes: watching the natural world collapse as our people suffer horrific consequences."
What It’s Like To Live in a Cashless Society
In Sweden most people don’t carry cash anymore and in China, even panhandlers have QR codes for donations.
Why Singapore Is Offering Couples Thousands of Dollars To Have a Baby
Many Singaporeans say that they’ll likely postpone plans of marriage or having a child because of the pandemic.
Our Favourite Photos of the Apocalyptic Year That Was
Here are some of 2020's most heartbreaking, defining moments from around the Asia-Pacific.
This Designer Turns Iconic Asian Snacks Into Rugs
The collection includes Calbee Shrimp Chips, Yakult, Spam, and White Rabbit candy.
COVID-19 Strain Found in UK Now Detected Across Asia
The mutant strain has now been found in Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Australia.
Malaysia Invested a Lot on Its Trains. Why Aren’t More People Using Them?
In the Greater Kuala Lumpur area, only about 20 percent of people take public transportation.
Bhutan Becomes the Latest Asian Country to Lift Ban on Gay Sex
The amendment still needs the final nod from the king of Bhutan. But the queer community is hailing the move as a victory for their legal rights.
These Were Netflix’s Most Popular K-Dramas of 2020
Across Asia, Netflix saw a nearly 150 percent average rise in K-drama viewing after countries enforced quarantine measures.
2020, the Year We Turned to K-Dramas, Anime, and Reality TV
Here's a pop culture time capsule for Asia, based on your Netflix binge-watching.
How the Philippines’ ‘Quota Systems’ Encourage Traffic Enforcers and Bus Drivers to Behave Badly
In parts of Metro Manila, traffic enforcers are required to issue a certain number of tickets each day, while bus drivers need to give a fixed amount of their daily revenue to the companies that own the vehicles.
How Car Rationing Systems Are Making Traffic in Asia’s Cities Worse
In Manila and Jakarta, vehicles are banned from certain roads on specific days or times, depending on the last number on their license plate.