‘Look delicate’ marriage tips for women backfire in Japan

The online booklet stoked heated debate on social media and faced accusations of sexism. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...
The Business Times

‘Patience is the real strategy’: How Indonesia’s ‘LV of scarves’ expands to Singapore and beyond

The brand, which already has physical stores in Malaysia and Indonesia, recently opened its first Singapore store in Jewel ...

Rare woman yakuza on path to redemption in Japan

She now spends her days helping other retired gangsters reintegrate into society. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
World Bank

New Technologies Have Boosted Employment in East Asia and Pacific, But Reforms Needed to Ensure Continued Job-Creating Growth, World Bank Reports

WASHINGTON DC - June 17, 2025. A new World Bank report finds that the adoption of advanced technologies such as industrial robots, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital platforms is reshaping ...