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Vietnam is transforming what many see as a demographic challenge into a booming silver economy, following the lead of Asian neighbors who've turned aging populations into billion-dollar industries. The shift marks a hopeful new chapter for the rapidly aging nation.
Over 200 Asian church leaders from 10 different ethnic communities joined hands in Orlando to celebrate unity and partnership in the Southern Baptist Convention. The Asian Collective, now the size of the ninth-largest state convention, is shifting from mission recipients to global mission partners.
Australia's soccer captain Sam Kerr returns to lead her national team in the upcoming Women's Asian Cup, joined by teammate Mary Fowler who's making a remarkable comeback just months after major knee surgery. The tournament kicks off March 1 in Perth as Australia chases its second Asian Cup title.
Australia's Sam Kerr scored a brilliant goal to defeat China 2-1 in the Asian Cup semifinal, sending her team to Saturday's final in Sydney. The Matildas are now one win away from their first Asian Cup title in 16 years.
The dire predictions from 1968's "Population Bomb" never came true, and now many nations face the opposite challenge. Countries once worried about overpopulation are now encouraging families to have more children.
A groundbreaking education program is helping hundreds of Asian suppliers cut carbon emissions, training nearly 800 companies last year across five major markets. The Clean Energy Procurement Academy is turning the world's most populous continent into a clean energy powerhouse.
Fifty years after the Vietnam War, Vietnam has transformed into one of the world's fastest-developing economies and aims to become the next Asian Tiger by 2045. Despite challenges, the country's unique blend of socialist planning and market capitalism has delivered impressive growth and positioned it as a rising economic powerhouse.
New Zealand's population is growing at its fastest rate in over a year as fewer citizens are leaving the country. The turnaround signals renewed confidence in staying put.
As water scarcity threatens communities worldwide, scientists discover an unexpected helper: aging populations could naturally reduce water demand by nearly a third within 25 years. The demographic shift offers surprising hope for water-stressed regions, especially across Asia.
Australia's youngest generation is embracing Korean beauty, Indian spices, and Asian music at unprecedented levels. Their global digital connections are quietly transforming what Australian culture looks like.
A groundbreaking Tulane report shows Louisiana can reverse its population loss by investing in healthcare—and cities are already proving it works. New Orleans' innovative postpartum program is saving lives and money.
Africa's economy is forecast to grow faster than Asia's for the first time in 2026, powered by the continent's booming young population. By 2050, one in four people worldwide will be African, creating unprecedented potential for innovation and economic growth.
Just two years after watching their cousin Saeid Esmaeili win Olympic gold in wrestling, two Iranian teenagers captured their own gold medals at the U17 Asian Championships. The cousins had never wrestled before Esmaeili's historic Paris victory changed their family's life forever.
A child psychiatrist is helping South Asian families overcome the cultural shame that keeps autism diagnoses secret for years, delaying critical care. Her work reveals how family honor and stigma create barriers that traditional healthcare systems miss entirely.
Australia kicks off the Women's Asian Cup on home soil Sunday, with soccer stars Sam Kerr and Mary Fowler back after injury recoveries. The tournament brings 12 nations together across three cities through March 21.
Japan's women's soccer team dominated South Korea 4-1 in Sydney to secure their spot in Saturday's Asian Cup final against Australia. The victory sets up a thrilling rematch between Asia's top teams, with Japan looking to reclaim the title they won in 2014 and 2018.
Twenty-three-year-old Greco-Roman wrestler Lalit claimed silver at the Asian Championships in Kyrgyzstan, defeating a world-ranked opponent along the way. The Panipat athlete's first senior medal marks a breakthrough moment for Indian wrestling.
Asian American women face higher rates of liver cancer and heart disease, yet receive almost no research funding and are left out of most health studies. Now, a public health expert is leading the charge to rewrite the rules.
More than 200 people from 10 Asian ethnic fellowships joined hands in a powerful display of unity at a Southern Baptist Convention celebration in Orlando. The historic gathering brought together communities from Cambodia to Vietnam, proving that diversity strengthens faith.
Japan's women's soccer team arrives at the Asian Cup in Australia with 16 England-based players and a reputation for thrilling, fast-paced play. Coach Nils Nielsen believes their exciting style will win over Australian fans and make them tournament favorites.
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