Society

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

China to Tax Condoms as Birth Rates Fall and Family Costs Stay High

China to Tax Condoms as Birth Rates Fall and Family Costs Stay High

ChinaDecember 2, 2025

Japan's Fathers Want More Time at Home. Workplaces Are Struggling to Keep Up

Japan's Fathers Want More Time at Home. Workplaces Are Struggling to Keep Up

JapanDecember 1, 2025

Japan Steps Up Enforcement Against Hidden Online Subscriptions

Japan Steps Up Enforcement Against Hidden Online Subscriptions

JapanNovember 30, 2025

Singapore's Hidden Youth Homelessness: More Young People Seek Help as Housing Gaps Persist

Singapore's Hidden Youth Homelessness: More Young People Seek Help as Housing Gaps Persist

SingaporeNovember 30, 2025

Shibuya's $13bn Redevelopment: How a Tokyo Rail Hub Is Reshaping the City

Shibuya's $13bn Redevelopment: How a Tokyo Rail Hub Is Reshaping the City

JapanNovember 30, 2025

Hong Kong's Ding How Instant Noodles to Close in December After 57 Years

Hong Kong's Ding How Instant Noodles to Close in December After 57 Years

Hong KongNovember 30, 2025

Singapore to stop high risk travellers boarding flights from January 30, 2026

Singapore to stop high risk travellers boarding flights from January 30, 2026

SingaporeNovember 30, 2025

Durian or Pineapple? Malaysia Weighs Its Choice of National Fruit

Durian or Pineapple? Malaysia Weighs Its Choice of National Fruit

MalaysiaNovember 28, 2025

Japan's Car Thefts Rise 29.2% as Home Burglaries Reach Five-Year High

Japan's Car Thefts Rise 29.2% as Home Burglaries Reach Five-Year High

JapanNovember 28, 2025

Vietnam's 2026 Child Car Seat Rule Brings Safety Gains and a Tight Fit for Families

Vietnam's 2026 Child Car Seat Rule Brings Safety Gains and a Tight Fit for Families

VietnamNovember 27, 2025

Tokyo Soba Chain Removes Tourist Lunch Sign After Backlash Over Crowding and Fairness

Tokyo Soba Chain Removes Tourist Lunch Sign After Backlash Over Crowding and Fairness

JapanNovember 27, 2025

Sarawak handler admits supplying Singapore bank accounts to illegal gambling operators

Sarawak handler admits supplying Singapore bank accounts to illegal gambling operators

MalaysiaNovember 27, 2025