Women are south Asia’s ‘silent contributors’ – changing that could transform economies
Female entrepreneurs in South Asia have been described as “silent contributors”, as their input to the economy and society is ...
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South Korea's gender chasm: Women still consigned to dim job and life prospects
DAEGU, South Korea -- As campaigners around the world mark International Women's Day on Saturday with marches and celebrations, Shin Gyeong-ja will be doing what she does nearly every weekend ...
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Annual South Asians at the Oscars Party, Co-Hosted by Mindy Kaling, Leads to ‘Friendship and Community Building’
The event, held at Carondelet House, celebrated South Asian ... young women in incredibly challenging circumstances” but also contains “joy.” “So much of the time, Indian people, South ...
11 pregnant women among hundreds in limbo at Thai-Myanmar border after scams crackdown
They are in urgent need of medical treatment in Thailand, a civil society group said. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Women lose out in HSBC revamp of Asia division
A global overhaul at HSBC Holdings Plc has seen female executives in Asia lose out after the lender asked managers to reapply ...