Economy
Record 17,000 dementia patients reported missing in Japan
2018 figure nearly doubles in 6 years, but over 70% are found within 1 day
Life
Life
East Timor combines tourism with ecological recovery
Local involvement protects species diversity and promotes unique approach to eco-tourism
Tea Leaves
Fate of Beijing bar a lesson in urban development
City's demolition drive is changing the face of the capital
Politics
Aging Japan's 'coexistence' with dementia fraught with challenges
The country will face shortage of caregivers and idle assets
Opinion
Time for the G-20 to act on girls' education
Osaka summit must direct funds to help women gain skills, boost growth and fulfill their dreams
Life
Japan wakes up to the benefits of napping on the job
Sleep cafes prove a hit as companies encourage workers to grab 40 winks
Life
LGBTQ rights in China: Halfway out of closet?
Queer communities face obstacles as they try to push forward
Tea Leaves
Chinese couples put the children first
'Generation Y' is delaying both marriage and the all-important wedding ceremony
Life
Chinese-style fruit tea Japan's next beverage boom?
Colorful brew comes on the heels of popular tapioca milk variety
Life
Japan's latest celebrity chef is a gay lawyer in hit TV drama
Program airing at midnight reminds viewers to enjoy time with loved ones
