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When turning 100 is no longer rare in Japan
The number of people aged 100 or older in Japan has surpassed 100,000, after rising every year for a 56th consecutive year. Women account for nearly 90 per cent of the total. Reaching 100 was once an exceptionally rare milestone, but is becoming increasingly common in Japan.
Phong Nha - Ke Bang wins two tourism awards
Society 00:47Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park was honoured with two 2026 World Travel Awards at a ceremony in the Maldives on Sunday night, securing the titles of Asia's Leading National Park and Vietnam's Leading Nature Destination.
When turning 100 is no longer rare in Japan
Society 02:43The number of people aged 100 or older in Japan has surpassed 100,000, after rising every year for a 56th consecutive year. Women account for nearly 90 per cent of the total. Reaching 100 was once an exceptionally rare milestone, but is becoming increasingly common in Japan.
Vietnam takes AI into classrooms
Society 03:14From the 2026-2027 school year, an AI education framework applicable nationwide will be rolled out, with 12 lessons per class each year, covering four areas: human-centred thinking, AI ethics, AI techniques and applications, and AI system design. Schools across Vietnam are rapidly updating their technology and curricula, preparing students to understand and take control of artificial intelligence.
Artists with disabilities find creative home
Society 02:06For 30 years, Hands On Studio in Canberra, Australia, has provided artists with disabilities a dedicated space to create, connect and participate in community life. Starting in a humble shed, the studio now supports 125 artists with 25 teachers, fostering confidence and self-expression. The programme has become such a vital creative and social hub for its participants that it currently has a waiting list of up to 20 years.
Optimising resources for future Asian Games
Society 02:39During the visit to the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, IOC President Kirsty Coventry called on major sporting events to innovate and direct more resources towards athletes. The 20th Asian Games reflects this approach through a decentralised model that reuses existing venues.
A TikToker gives a voice to small street vendors
Society 02:06In Ca Mau, located in the southernmost part of Vietnam in the Mekong Delta region, a young Vietnamese creator is demonstrating how digital platforms can transform daily livelihoods. Equipped solely with a smartphone, this content creator assists traditional street vendors in reaching broader audiences, turning online visibility into tangible economic opportunities.
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