Society

Discover the social changes and cultural evolution happening across Asian communities.

Indonesia Ferry Disaster Leaves 82 Dead and 53 Missing as Four Suspects Are Detained

Indonesia Ferry Disaster Leaves 82 Dead and 53 Missing as Four Suspects Are Detained

IndonesiaOctober 11, 2026

Xianyu Faces Allegations of Sexual Exploitation of Minors Despite Nearly 100,000 Account Freezes

Xianyu Faces Allegations of Sexual Exploitation of Minors Despite Nearly 100,000 Account Freezes

ChinaOctober 11, 2026

Japan’s Bear Surge Reshapes Daily Life as Encounters Reach Cities

Japan’s Bear Surge Reshapes Daily Life as Encounters Reach Cities

JapanOctober 8, 2026

Pakistan’s Gender Gap Is Not a Talent Gap: Women Still Lack Access to Work, Property and Power

Pakistan’s Gender Gap Is Not a Talent Gap: Women Still Lack Access to Work, Property and Power

PakistanOctober 8, 2026

Nearly 94% of South Korea’s Youngest Chaebol Heirs Have Studied Abroad

Nearly 94% of South Korea’s Youngest Chaebol Heirs Have Studied Abroad

South KoreaOctober 8, 2026

Nepal’s Facebook Friendships Reveal a Wide Gender Divide Within the Country

Nepal’s Facebook Friendships Reveal a Wide Gender Divide Within the Country

NepalOctober 8, 2026

Lao Silk Weavers Turn Traditional Craft Into an Act of Solidarity With Palestine

Lao Silk Weavers Turn Traditional Craft Into an Act of Solidarity With Palestine

LaosOctober 8, 2026

Malaysia Urges Deeper Review of Violence Against Female Students

Malaysia Urges Deeper Review of Violence Against Female Students

MalaysiaOctober 8, 2026

Japan’s Unmarried Adults Face a Growing Burden of Caring for Aging Parents

Japan’s Unmarried Adults Face a Growing Burden of Caring for Aging Parents

JapanOctober 8, 2026

Swiss Tourist Gets One Year in Bali Prison for Instagram Posts Insulting Nyepi

Swiss Tourist Gets One Year in Bali Prison for Instagram Posts Insulting Nyepi

IndonesiaAugust 20, 2026

2012 Welikada Prison Riot | Calamity Calendar

Sri Lanka Prison Unrest Leaves Three Dead as Government Warns of Possible Conspiracy

Sri LankaAugust 13, 2026

Rohingya in Malaysia Face Evictions, School Closures and Deportation Fears as Hate Campaign Spreads

Rohingya in Malaysia Face Evictions, School Closures and Deportation Fears as Hate Campaign Spreads

MalaysiaAugust 11, 2026