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Reframing how we talk about having kids or not

Reframing how we talk about having kids or not

The debate over falling birth rates has taken centre stage worldwide, with some people vilifying those who choose to not have children.
Fri Sep 13 2024
South Korea's Yoon pledges focus on economy after election shock

South Korea's Yoon pledges focus on economy after election shock

In his first news conference in 21 months, Yoon pledged to focus on improving the economy and tackling what he called the national emergency of flagging birth rates.
Thu May 09 2024
South Korean city turns to matchmaking to boost low birth rates

South Korean city turns to matchmaking to boost low birth rates

100 South Korean men and women gathered at a hotel near Seoul, dressed in their best at a mass blind-dating event, hoping to find love.
Mon Nov 27 2023
Dogs don kimonos, receive blessings in place of children in aging Japan

Dogs don kimonos, receive blessings in place of children in aging Japan

The Zama Shrine hosts Shichi-Go-San rituals where pet parents can pray for the health and happiness of their animals.
Sat Nov 18 2023
What does the future of fertility look like?

What does the future of fertility look like?

With falling birth rates and rising longevity, World Fertility Day is a good time to take stock of the future of baby making.
Fri Nov 03 2023
Number of centenarians in Japan surpasses 92,000 for the first time

Number of centenarians in Japan surpasses 92,000 for the first time

Life expectancy for women in Japan is around 87 years, for men around 81 years.
Fri Sep 15 2023
'Don't blame women': Japan birth drive sparks online debate

'Don't blame women': Japan birth drive sparks online debate

While many developed countries are struggling with low birth rates, the problem is particularly acute in Japan.
Mon Apr 03 2023
China unveils new perks aimed at boosting slowing birth rate

China unveils new perks aimed at boosting slowing birth rate

Although Beijing last year allowed couples to have three children, birth rates have slipped over the past five years.
Wed Aug 17 2022
Singapore egg-freezing ban forces women to head overseas

Singapore egg-freezing ban forces women to head overseas

Calls are growing for authorities to loosen the rules in a bid to help boost one of the world's lowest birth rates.
Sat Jun 05 2021
Singapore looks to boost births during pandemic with cash bonus

Singapore looks to boost births during pandemic with cash bonus

Singapore has one of the world's lowest birth rates, which the government has been struggling to raise for years.
Wed Oct 07 2020
China forces birth control on Uighurs to suppress population

China forces birth control on Uighurs to suppress population

Birth rates in the mostly Uighur regions of Hotan and Kashgar plunged by more than 60% from 2015 to 2018
Mon Jun 29 2020
Crises and baby boom: Yay, nay or a myth?

Crises and baby boom: Yay, nay or a myth?

A baby boom is a -yay- as a surge in birth rates means more business for relevant service providers and facilities.
Tue Apr 14 2020
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation

Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation

Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will

[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will

It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM

Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM

This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film

‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film

'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer

Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer

The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina

Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina

The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children

Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children

Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request

Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request

It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers

DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers

Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup

National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup

The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024