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Society

Half of Korean youth watch anime. Crunchyroll is moving in.

East Asia’s dating apps cannot fix what economics broke

Asia sent a record nine teams to the World Cup. The money came first.

Hong Kong is using dogs to keep diners from Shenzhen

Filipino pop groups are heading to Western festivals. The industry cannot keep up.

China engineered fake holidays to make people spend money

China’s privacy laws don’t stop its hidden-camera porn trade

South Korea’s inactive youth hit six-year high as employers block first-time job seekers

South Korea’s resting youth hit six-year high as firms abandon graduate hiring

Tokyo’s Hands Shibuya flagship closes after 48 years, signalling shift in prime retail real estate

Taliban’s 50 decrees erase Afghan women from public life, UN warns of gender persecution

Saudi Arabia manages haj pilgrimage amid Iran war ceasefire and extreme heat

Miss Universe Philippines winner sparks debate on diaspora identity and colonial beauty standards

Vietnam’s youth unemployment hits 9% peak, exposing structural skills gap