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Fighting hunger with food waste in Hong Kong
27 Apr 2025 - 10:25AM
Women and gender
South Korea’s uphill battle against sex crimes
1 May 2025 - 2:44PM
Women and gender
All-female space flight sparks discussion
24 Apr 2025 - 7:49AM
The Philippines
Philippine politician’s remarks spark misogyny row
Christian Sia’s remarks have been called a potential test case for curbing misogyny on the campaign trail.
11 Apr 2025 - 8:04PM
Women and gender
A golden age for women?
Never Too Late’s “returnships” are encouraging middle-aged women to join the workforce again.
7 Apr 2025 - 5:53PM
Women and gender
Singapore lawyer embroiled in ‘victim shaming’ saga
1 Apr 2025 - 1:43PM
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Women and gender
Death of a South Korean actress
Kim Sae-ron’s death at 24 highlights the challenges faced by female celebrities in South Korea.
27 Mar 2025 - 11:27AM
WNBA
Hong Kong ‘inspired me just as much’, WNBA’s Ionescu says after wowing pupils
New York Liberty player says she shared a bond with local girls who ‘haven’t had a team to play for’, and was happy to share her story.
19 Mar 2025 - 7:30AM
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Women and gender
Malaysian mothers win partial victory for children’s citizenship rights
Malaysian mothers have won a fight granting citizenship to their overseas-born children, but many remain in limbo.
20 Mar 2025 - 3:32PM
Hong Kong economy
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Having more women on boards makes business sense. Hong Kong gets it
In this increasingly complex world, it is vital for businesses to embrace gender diversity, and diversity more broadly, for long-term success.
8 Mar 2025 - 5:30AM
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Wealth management
Women in Hong Kong face huge retirement income shortfall, Fidelity study shows
Women expect an average monthly expense of HK$24,235 (US$3,120) after retirement but face an income-gap, study shows.
6 Mar 2025 - 5:55PM
Women and gender
Bid to lower China’s marriage age faces opposition
6 Mar 2025 - 3:50PM
Asia
Asia’s young women choosing to go ‘boy sober’
27 Feb 2025 - 4:13PM
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On a mission to save Hong Kong’s marine life
16 Feb 2025 - 9:01AM
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Asia
How Malaysia’s cancel culture is hurting its music scene
Kehlani and Green Day are just the latest international acts affected by Malaysia’s regulations and government crackdowns.
20 Feb 2025 - 7:41AM
Women and gender
Remembering the life and legacy of Barbie Hsu
The sudden death of Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu has sparked an outpouring of grief from around the world.
13 Feb 2025 - 4:08PM
Women and gender
Hong Kong’s ‘snake queen’ makes history
Chau Ka-ling has overcome opposition from her parents and an initial rocky start to become Hong Kong’s ‘snake queen’.
6 Feb 2025 - 7:06PM
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India
Man sentenced over murder, rape of doctor in India
A police volunteer was found guilty of the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor in India.
24 Jan 2025 - 7:45PM
Women and gender
Asean panel shows split views on gender equality
A recent Asean panel on women’s rights shows how views on achieving gender equality remain divided.
23 Jan 2025 - 5:57PM
Women and gender
Women still a rare presence on boards of Hong Kong companies
Hong Kong lags behind many markets despite a new rule requiring listed companies to have at least one woman on their boards of directors.
15 Jan 2025 - 1:58PM
Women and gender
A look back on 2024
As 2024 comes to an end, Lunar looks back on key events and stories of hope.
8 Jan 2025 - 4:45PM
Women and gender
More Indonesian couples choosing to remain child-free
The growing number of couples choosing to remain childless reflects a broader shift in Indonesia and across Asia.
6 Dec 2024 - 7:25PM
LGBTQ
Hong Kong court upholds judgments on LGBTQ rights
The upholding of three landmark judgements by Hong Kong’s highest court has renewed calls for a legal framework recognising the rights of same-sex couples.
2 Dec 2024 - 5:46PM
Lunar: Newsletter
Hong Kong funeral drama strikes box office gold
The Hong Kong movie The Last Dance has become a hit with its tale of family ties and female empowerment.
15 Nov 2024 - 7:12PM
Women and gender
Anxiety grows over disappearing girls in Malaysia
The recent disappearances of several girls have raised alarm among Malaysians.
15 Nov 2024 - 7:14AM
Sexual harassment and assault
New survey sheds light on reporting of sexual assault cases
A new survey has raised new questions on the Hong Kong legal system’s response to sexual assault cases.
1 Nov 2024 - 8:55PM
India
India’s marital rape battle sparks debate
Calls to criminalise marital rape in India have sparked fierce debate over consent in the world’s largest democracy.
28 Oct 2024 - 2:04PM
Books and literature
Han Kang wins Nobel Prize for Literature
South Korean author Han Kang has made history as the first Asian woman to win the Nobel Prize for Literature.
18 Oct 2024 - 8:40PM
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