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Latest news, analysis and opinion on key issues facing women in the Asia region. The South China Morning Post's Lunar initiative aims to highlight stories for women and by women, as well as gender equality issues.
Singapore’s elections marred by sexism
Singapore

Singapore’s elections marred by sexism

Female candidates in Singapore’s recent elections faced a barrage of sexist commentary and online abuse.

Women and gender

All-female troupe redefines lion dance in Hong Kong

Lunar: Videos

Video | Fighting hunger with food waste in Hong Kong

Women and gender

South Korea’s uphill battle against sex crimes

Experts indicate that legislation alone is insufficient to address the surge of digital sex crimes in South Korea.

South Korea’s uphill battle against sex crimes
Women and gender

All-female space flight sparks discussion

Blue Origin’s recent all-female space flight has sparked a complex discussion on gender and accessibility.

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.

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Women and gender

A golden age for women?

Never Too Late’s “returnships” are encouraging middle-aged women to join the workforce again.

A golden age for women?
Women and gender

Singapore lawyer embroiled in ‘victim shaming’ saga

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.

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.

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Sabrina Ionescu poses with students as she visits Heep Yunn School in Hong Kong. Photo: Eugene Lee
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.

Malaysian mothers win partial victory for children’s citizenship rights
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | 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.

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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.

Women and gender

Bid to lower China’s marriage age faces opposition

Bid to lower China’s marriage age faces opposition
Asia

Asia’s young women choosing to go ‘boy sober’

Asia’s young women choosing to go ‘boy sober’
Lunar: Videos

Video | On a mission to save Hong Kong’s marine life

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.

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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.

Remembering the life and legacy of Barbie Hsu
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’. 

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.

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.

Asean panel shows split views on gender equality
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.

Women still a rare presence on boards of Hong Kong companies
Women and gender

A look back on 2024

As 2024 comes to an end, Lunar looks back on key events and stories of hope.

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.

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.

Hong Kong court upholds judgments on LGBTQ rights
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.

Hong Kong funeral drama strikes box office gold
Women and gender

Anxiety grows over disappearing girls in Malaysia

The recent disappearances of several girls have raised alarm among Malaysians.

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.

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