Have you heard of the capybara? Meet the South American rodent that's risen to global stardom
Amid the pressurised rat race of daily life, young people across Asia have turned to a 'buddha-like' animal to inspire them.
Iris Zhao is a journalist with the ABC's Asia Pacific Newsroom.
Amid the pressurised rat race of daily life, young people across Asia have turned to a 'buddha-like' animal to inspire them.
As Palau's president tangled with China over tourist numbers, other Pacific Island nations were looking to its giant market of travellers to fill their resorts and hotels.
In response to an aging population and growing pressure on pensions, the Chinese Communist Party plans to raise the statutory retirement age – which currently stands as low as 50 years old for some workers.
For those who choose to live in student housing, rents for a single room can often be more than the price of a whole apartment, with some international students saying the prices are "insane".
Tens of thousands of young people in China reportedly see their working holiday visa applications expire as the Australian government quietly suspends issuing the visa for Chinese nationals.
As young people in China feel the squeeze of cost of living and social pressures, many are looking to the country's forgotten older cities where they can buy a home for the price of rent in a megacity and pursue the kind of life they want, not one forced upon them.
As China considers changes to the rights of workers there are concerns about the impact on businesses and how the solutions would be implemented.
The weight-loss journey of a movie star, who dropped an astonishing 50 kilograms in a year, captivates people across China.
International students believe the new migration strategy, which slashes the maximum eligible age for a temporary graduate work visa from 50 to 35, is unfair for older students and call on the Australian government to consider their situation.
From tourism hotspots to where to find the best coffee shops and fishing spots, Red is influencing opinions of Chinese diasporas in Australia and around the world.
Despite cultural preference for sons in some Asian societies, researchers from Monash University Malaysia found that living with daughters is positively associated with happiness in old age.
Chinese Australians and Australian expats in China are upbeat that the long-awaited PM visit may help reverse the "headwind" the relationship has been facing.
The mauling of a two-year-old by a roaming Rottweiler in China has led to a crackdown by the authorities and an increase in anti-dog sentiment, including a report of a suspected mass poisoning.
International K-pop star Lisa Manobal has come under fire from some Chinese fans on social media after it was announced the Blackpink singer would dance at the Crazy Horse cabaret club in Paris.
As Australia tries to control the risk of rabies from the importation of cats and dogs, these pet owners say the country's strict policy has cost them time, money and in one case, their dog's health.
The rising costs of living are increasing pressure on some international students to make difficult choices, such as paying for rent instead of mental health appointments.
Cambodian Australians are facing down threats to their safety as they call on the Australian government not to recognise the "sham" Cambodian election to be held this weekend.
Internet users are bypassing China's great firewall to connect with a US-made chatbot, as Beijing releases rules paving the way for the country's generative AI boom.
On Chinese social media, users referred to the Wagner chief by using the names of historical Chinese rebels to share their views on China's heavily censored internet.
As the peak season for spotting mushrooms in the wild soon comes to an end, there are warnings against buying mushrooms advertised and sold online.
As Chinatown struggles to return to its pre-COVID golden age, younger generations have been busy creating cultural hubs of their own.
International students say tools to detect AI-generated text are inaccurate, as a US study suggests the detectors are biased against people writing in English as a second language.
Chinese holiday-makers say they want to come to Australia, but some travellers are having their tourist visa applications rejected.
Chinese investors call for mandatory translation of property regulations and proxy vote forms, amid ongoing disputes at the Aurora apartment complex.
A move to recall an instant-noodle product in Taiwan has sparked concerns in Australia, with some calling for imported foods to be tested for the same chemical that sparked the scare overseas.