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‘2 jobs a necessity’: In hyper-competitive South Korea, youths hustle but hope for a better way
“Some parents walk past the cleaners and tell their children that if (they) don’t study hard, (they’re) going to be…
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‘Worst policy ever’: Retirement time bomb after Malaysia’s pension drawdowns amid pandemic?
WHAT CAN BE DONE? The government is now exploring ways to boost income. The minimum monthly wage was raised to…
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Hong Kong’s teacher exodus: Is its national security law the reason?
FEWER STUDENTS MAKE FOR ‘SOFT LANDING’? So, what does the future hold for Hong Kong’s education sector? There are reasons…
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Immigrants down under, a younger generation of Peranakans rediscover their cultural identity
EXPLORING IDENTITY, CHALLENGING ‘AUTHENTICITY’ Over the years, the PAA has welcomed members from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand. Outside of…
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Need a daily caffeine fix? Here’s why your cup of coffee is getting more expensive
Other experts and non-governmental organisations, too, have helped farmers improve their agricultural techniques over the years. ‘MANY LITTLE THINGS’ ADDING…
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After hottest summer in 174 years, how prepared is Asia for more extreme heatwaves?
TOUGHING IT OUT IN THE CITIES Away from the farms, it has also been a gruelling summer for some workers…
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All out of love in China? Why young Chinese aren’t marrying and what can be done about it
“In general, if a man tries to find a partner in the matchmaking market, he may say he doesn’t need…
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‘Full-time child’, reverse migration: How China’s youths are tackling record youth unemployment
It is important, however, to try different opportunities and be open to career advice dished out during the interview process,…
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Inside Lombok’s secretive gold mining community, slowly suffering from poisoning
Then, in Lombok, a new danger emerged. Informal gold mining started almost 15 years ago after a mining company found…
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‘It’s hard to be satisfied with just one’: What’s driving the black market for butterflies in Asia?
A LIFETIME OF PAINSTAKING SEARCH In Shikoku, 80-year-old doctor Haruki (not his real name) has amassed about 10,000 butterflies over…
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