Asia
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.
Nigel Ng Talks Uncle Roger and the Comedy of Cooking Rice
He went from data scientist to famous YouTuber after that one viral video.
In Photos: How People Across Asia Reacted to Joe Biden's Win
Donald Trump is set to lose his title as leader of the free world. Many people saw that as cause for celebration.
Buddhist Nuns and Their Crusade for Recognition in Southeast Asia
"The Buddha is my first feminist … in a very traditional society, he opened the space for women by recognizing they can achieve a highest spiritual goal."
More Young Asians are Becoming Sugar Babies to Survive The Economic Crash
“The situation was bad, but I didn’t have to worry about it getting worse. I didn’t feel anxious about my salary cut, instead I felt stable and safe.”
Trump or Biden? We Ask Experts Who Would Be Better for Asia-Pacific
From China to India to Australia, here's why the U.S. elections matter to the region, and who experts say will benefit APAC the most.
How 'Death Cafes' Are Surviving the Pandemic
The places were created as a way to talk about mortality. But with death occupying everyone's thoughts, are they still relevant?
Here's What Queer Asians Think of Pope Francis Supporting Same-Sex Civil Unions
For those who live in countries where homosexuality is a criminal offence, will the pontiff's latest statement make a difference?
Hong Kong’s Pink Dolphins Are Back, All Because of the Pandemic
Since coronavirus restrictions began, more pink dolphins have been spotted near Hong Kong and Macau.
In Taiwan, Fortunetellers Are the Preferred Form of Therapists
Superstition and the supernatural are favored over science in treating mental health.
How Climate Change and COVID-19 Threaten the Livelihoods of Filipino Seaweed Farmers
A local farming tradition struggles to weather the winds of climate change.