Business Spotlight
Indonesia and its ASEAN neighbors take to telemedicine
Growing populations, fewer physicians spur apps like Alodokter, Doctor Anywhere
Society
Society
China eyes cash rewards, newlywed leave to reverse birthrate slump
Cities nationwide rolling out incentives in bid to fix demographic crisis
Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Japan ad giant Dentsu indicted over alleged Olympic bid rigging
Hakuhodo, former organizer also suspected of violating antitrust law
Society
Deaths jumped 8.9% in Japan in 2022 to almost double birth total
Record 1.58m people died, showing impact of aging population, COVID
Opinion
A community approach could be the cure for Japan's baby woes
Throwing more money at families is unlikely to meaningfully increase births
Finance
Missing China tech banker Bao Fan aiding investigation, company says
News comes 10 days after China Renaissance said founder couldn't be reached
Society
South Koreans' choice of staying single gains wider acceptance
Some companies offering perks to employees who opt out of marriage
Crime
Pakistan rape case turns harsh spotlight on misogyny, justice system
Experts call for drastic legal reforms and better police training
Society
Singapore fertility rate hits new low, putting focus on housing prices
At 1.05 in 2022, demographic indicator is lower than Japan's
Politics
Malaysia admits 150 foreigners died in detention last year
Rights groups decry poor conditions, press for investigation
Society
South Korea's fertility rate hits new low; remains last in OECD
Young people reluctant to marry due to lack of quality jobs, housing costs
Ukraine war
Hope for Ukrainian victory burns strong in Lviv, one year on
Western hub bustles with activity despite shadow of war
Opinion
U.S. pressure on Japan to free jailed naval officer is misplaced
Sentencing of Lt. Alkonis for fatal accident in line with local cases
Arts
At Mandarin open mic stand-up shows in U.S., 'warmth' overcomes hate
Anti-Asian sentiment and pandemic push Chinese youth overseas on stage
Society
Chinese retirees take to streets to protest health insurance cuts
Demonstrations come as local governments face fiscal strains after COVID curbs
Obituaries
Thai cave rescue survivor dies in U.K. at 17
Duangpetch Promthep was captain of Wild Boars soccer team during ordeal
Politics
Australia approves ecstasy and magic mushrooms for medical use
Professionals will be able to prescribe the party drugs for PTSD, depression
Opinion
South Koreans should be free to be 'wrong' about history
Criminalization of alternative views undermines public discourse and policymaking
Natural disasters
Turkey earthquake raises questions on megacity Istanbul's readiness
Houses built in cheap, quick and unsafe fashion at risk of collapse
Society
Valentine's Day or Cow Hug Day? India debates a political animal
Call to celebrate cattle over cupid abandoned but religious friction remains
