Crowds enjoy ‘disconnected’ time after power cut hits Spain and Portugal
Rachel Walker Millions of people were caught in chaos on Monday after a mass blackout brought Spain and Portugal to…
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Meditation booths tackle mental health stigma in South Korea
Kamille Q. Cabreza The sharp surge in one-person households, notably in urban areas, has resulted in increased loneliness and social isolation…
Fur parenting on the rise as more Filipinos opt for pets over children
Jheruleene Anne Ramos More Filipino couples are choosing to care for pets instead of having children, a trend that is increasingly…
Fast-fashion chain Forever 21 enters bankruptcy again as competition grows
Vivien Bernardino For many years, Forever 21 was a go-to store for young women looking to stay on trend without…
Niue Blue named one of TIME’s Greatest Places for 2025
Carmela Calling Evan Barclay, managing director of watersports company Niue Blue, was overjoyed when Time Magazine named the dive hub…
Cook Islands tourism body to transform Atiu into tourist hotspot
Cook Islands Tourism (CIT) has outlined an initiative that could transform Atiu, the territory's third-largest island, into a…
Michelin Guide 2026 to shine spotlight on Filipino cuisine
It may be a long time coming, but the Philippines is finally having its own Michelin Guide.
Spring Equinox 2025: The first day of spring
Sandra Queiroz This year, 2025, we welcome the arrival of spring on Thursday, March 20th.
Are the kids alright? Officials, tech firms tango on social media ban for minors
Wendellyn Mateo Hot on the heels of explosive technological tools like artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things brings not…
Malaysia’s workforce faces rising mental health crisis
Workplace wellbeing in Malaysia has deteriorated over the past year, with rising stress levels and declining mental health…
Growth of aging population opens opportunity for adaptable system
The number of people between the ages of 65 and older has been steadily increasing worldwide over the…