South West Japan’s Challenges: Global Wave / Higher Fertility Rate in Kyushu Offers Advantages

The Yomiuri Shimbun Seichi Miyawaki works at a firefighting organization in Nagashima, Kagoshima Prefecture, on Jan.16. Tomohiro Sawai and Ken Nakao / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writers 2:05 JST, March 9, 2025 This is the first installment of a series that …

8M: researchers warn of ‘alarming rollback’ in women’s rights in South America

Despite “considerable progress” over the past three decades, the Americas — and South America in particular — are facing worrying setbacks in terms of sexist laws and policies, according to a report by feminist law nonprofit, Equality Now. Countries …

US Ally in Asia Uncovers Huge Chinese Spy Network

A suspected Chinese spy network involving hundreds of individuals is under investigation in the Philippines, Bloomberg reported, citing an unnamed senior official from the country's National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). The alleged spy network is …

Hope Channel South Philippines Program Reaches 1 Million Followers

Panimbaya sa Kabuntagon World (Greetings in the Morning), one of Hope Channel South Philippines’ flagship programs, has recently achieved a major milestone by surpassing 1 million followers on Facebook. This milestone marks a significant moment in the …

South Korean court cancels arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon

The presidential office welcomed the decision, saying the Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials, which is leading the joint inquiry, had “conducted an unlawful, performative investigation despite lacking jurisdiction.” Yoon’s …

No Turning Back: A Pivotal Moment For Women And Girls In Asia-Pacific

On International Women’s Day, Asia-Pacific Regional Director for UNFPA, Mr. Pio Smith calls for urgent action to protect hard-won gains in gender equality, expand access to sexual and reproductive health services, end gender-based violence, and promote …

The dark side of South Korea’s lucrative cultural wave: Suicides and online harassment

For years, the cultural phenomenon of Hallyu — the South Korean wave sweeping cinema, pop music and television formats around the world — has also been making its way into the catalogues of streaming platforms such as Netflix, with romantic series and …

South Korean Sumin Hong holds half-way lead at Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship

U.S. Unilateralism on Arms Control and Impact on South Asian Stability

The world has been watching President Donald Trump’s every move closely since his return to the White House in January, and the implications of his presidency for global arms control loom large. The New START Treaty, the last remaining nuclear arms control …

Henkel Inaugurates Application Center in South Korea

Henkel has announced the opening of its new Application Center in Busan, South Korea, marking a significant investment in the global sports and fashion industry and underlining its commitment to support leading brand owners in Korea. Henkel reports that …