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INFOGRAPHIC: Taiwan's Exhausted Elderly Caregivers Don't Get Enough Help

For caregivers over 65 caring for another elderly person, help is out there. They're just not taking it.

The News Lens · Jan 1, 2019

What We Know So Far About the 152 Missing Vietnamese Tourists in Taiwan

The disappearance of 152 Vietnamese nationals in Taiwan could seriously impact the visa application process for Vietnamese citizens in the future.

The News Lens · Jan 1, 2019

Philippines President Duterte Admits to Sexually Assaulting Maid as Teenager

Rodrigo Duterte, known for making statements that demean women, has now admitted to sexually assaulting a woman himself.

The News Lens · Jan 1, 2019

TNL's Top Stories of 2018, Part 1: Yak Herders, Cambridge Analytica & Poachers

The first of a three-part look back at TNL's best stories from Taiwan and around the region in 2018.

The News Lens · Dec 28, 2018

Thailand Becomes First Southeast Asian Country to Legalize Medical Marijuana

Medical cannabis is being legalized in what the Thai government calls a 'New Year's gift' to the people.

The News Lens · Dec 28, 2018

Mind Pollution: How Dirty Air Harms Human Cognition

A study shows that air pollution has a massive detrimental impact on human cognition.

The News Lens · Dec 28, 2018

Why You Should Make Self-Compassion Your New Year's Resolution in 2019

Resolutions are hard to keep, but being kind to yourself when facing failure helps you build resilience.

The News Lens · Dec 28, 2018

Taiwan News: Students 'Tricked' Into Work Under New Southbound Policy

A daily breakdown of Taiwan's top stories and why they matter.

The News Lens · Dec 28, 2018

OPINION: 'Not Filipino Enough'? Catriona Gray Is as Filipino as They Come

Light skin, pointed nose... the appearance of Miss Universe 2018 has sparked rancorous debate in the Philippines. While it's generally well-intentioned, it misses the mark.

The News Lens · Dec 28, 2018

Japan Will Resume Commercial Whaling After Leaving International Commission

Environmentalists blasted the decision by Japan, who said it will whale only in its own waters.

The News Lens · Dec 27, 2018