Society

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

Indonesia Passes Domestic Workers Protection Law After 22 Years of Campaigning

Indonesia Passes Domestic Workers Protection Law After 22 Years of Campaigning

IndonesiaApril 23, 2026

Seoul's Korea Museum Faces Backlash Over Chinese Collection and Building Violations

Seoul's Korea Museum Faces Backlash Over Chinese Collection and Building Violations

South KoreaApril 23, 2026

Korean Dragons and Their Compassionate Kings Take Center Stage at RAS Korea Lecture

Korean Dragons and Their Compassionate Kings Take Center Stage at RAS Korea Lecture

South KoreaApril 23, 2026

Hourly Check-Ins Add Stress to Malaysia's Fuel-Saving Remote Work Policy

Hourly Check-Ins Add Stress to Malaysia's Fuel-Saving Remote Work Policy

MalaysiaApril 16, 2026

Malaysia Weighs Bestinet Recruitment Deal as Migrant Debt and Corruption Allegations Mount

Malaysia Weighs Bestinet Recruitment Deal as Migrant Debt and Corruption Allegations Mount

MalaysiaApril 16, 2026

South Korea Drinks Less as Younger Adults Reshape Office Culture and Nightlife

South Korea Drinks Less as Younger Adults Reshape Office Culture and Nightlife

South KoreaApril 14, 2026

Ibaraki's 10,000 Yen Reward for Illegal Employment Tips Fuels Debate Over Foreign Workers

Ibaraki's 10,000 Yen Reward for Illegal Employment Tips Fuels Debate Over Foreign Workers

JapanApril 12, 2026

Why Texture Is Driving South Korea's Food Crazes, From Chewy Cookies to Foamy Coffee

Why Texture Is Driving South Korea's Food Crazes, From Chewy Cookies to Foamy Coffee

South KoreaApril 3, 2026

South Korea Overhauls Trafficking Protections for Foreign Workers Amid Gaps in Enforcement

South Korea Overhauls Trafficking Protections for Foreign Workers Amid Gaps in Enforcement

South KoreaMarch 31, 2026

Japan's Bicycle Fines Begin April 1 as Parents Face Difficult Choices Over School Runs

Japan's Bicycle Fines Begin April 1 as Parents Face Difficult Choices Over School Runs

JapanMarch 31, 2026

Lucknow's Royal Kitchen Keeps Feeding Thousands as Its Historic Chambers Are Restored

Lucknow's Royal Kitchen Keeps Feeding Thousands as Its Historic Chambers Are Restored

IndiaMarch 29, 2026

Hokkaido's Disaster Planning Gap Leaves Women Carrying the Burden

Hokkaido's Disaster Planning Gap Leaves Women Carrying the Burden

JapanMarch 17, 2026