The Japanese government estimated that there are more than one million hikikomori, or social recluses, in the country. Ahead of World Mental Health Day on Oct 10, CNA looks in detail at how young people are becoming socially withdrawn.

As a law to curb vape sales is proposed, Talking Point talks to a major player in Malaysia’s globe-spanning vaping industry. And a public health expert says why we should be sceptical of the industry’s claims.

Despite government incentives, electric vehicles remain unaffordable for the average Malaysian, and inconvenient with the lack of charging infrastructure, says an academic.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is poised to be re-elected at the 20th National Party Congress on Oct 16. But with China’s growth slowing amid geopolitical tensions and zero-COVID lockdowns, Xi's third term will be fraught with economic challenges, sa...

Ahead of World Mental Health Day on Oct 10, CNA looks at how awareness of maternal depression and avenues to seek help are generally lacking in Thailand. And the pandemic has made the situation more challenging.

Malaysia unveiled a leaner budget for 2023 amid an uncertain global environment and expected slow growth.

Most of the fatalities were children from the daycare centre, with the youngest aged only three.

Probability and psychology suggest it’s more likely than you think, says a mathematician.