Society

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

Born Into Bondage: Why Hereditary Slavery Persists on Indonesia's Sumba Island

Born Into Bondage: Why Hereditary Slavery Persists on Indonesia's Sumba Island

IndonesiaJuly 21, 2026

Temple Matchmaking Retreat Draws 1,600 Applicants for 24 Spots - Se…

South Korea's Buddhist Temples Turn to Matchmaking as Singles Seek Love and Connection

South KoreaJuly 21, 2026

Nearly Half of Foreign Residents in Japan Report Discrimination as Policy Disputes Deepen

Nearly Half of Foreign Residents in Japan Report Discrimination as Policy Disputes Deepen

JapanJuly 17, 2026

South Korea's Birthrate Rebound Faces a Test Beyond Cash and Subsidies

South Korea's Birthrate Rebound Faces a Test Beyond Cash and Subsidies

South KoreaJune 17, 2026

China's Elderly Population Surpasses Children for First Time as Aging Pressures Mount

China's Elderly Population Surpasses Children for First Time as Aging Pressures Mount

ChinaMay 26, 2026

Japan's Nighttime Crying Cafes Give Exhausted Mothers Refuge as Births Hit a Record Low

Japan's Nighttime Crying Cafes Give Exhausted Mothers Refuge as Births Hit a Record Low

JapanMay 15, 2026

Japan's Bicycle Fines Divide Riders as Police Issue 2,147 Tickets and Impersonators Demand Cash

Japan's Bicycle Fines Divide Riders as Police Issue 2,147 Tickets and Impersonators Demand Cash

JapanMay 15, 2026

Japan's Aging Hikikomori Crisis Leaves Parents in Their 90s Supporting Children in Their 60s

Japan's Aging Hikikomori Crisis Leaves Parents in Their 90s Supporting Children in Their 60s

JapanMay 4, 2026

Foreign Visitors Describe China's Sense of Security Through Lost Wallets and Midnight Walks

Foreign Visitors Describe China's Sense of Security Through Lost Wallets and Midnight Walks

ChinaApril 26, 2026

Kuala Lumpur Diners and Worshippers Face Persistent Begging as Child Safety Concerns Grow

Kuala Lumpur Diners and Worshippers Face Persistent Begging as Child Safety Concerns Grow

MalaysiaApril 26, 2026

Taipei MRT Red Line Extension Targets Late June Opening After Nearly a Decade of Construction

Taipei MRT Red Line Extension Targets Late June Opening After Nearly a Decade of Construction

TaiwanApril 24, 2026

Seoul Sets Billboard Brightness Limits as Drivers Warn of Glare

Seoul Sets Billboard Brightness Limits as Drivers Warn of Glare

South KoreaApril 23, 2026