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While grandparents worldwide often enjoy the retired life – pursuing hobbies, travelling the world and occasionally visiting their children and grandchildren – retirees in China are often stuck at home, tasked with taking care of the little ones while their sons and daughters go to work. For Chen Shuxiang and her husband Guan Hongsheng, who are in their late-60s with a … [Read more...] about China’s elderly want to enjoy their golden years, not raise next generation unless get paid for it

Sofia Coppola is the scion of one of Hollywood’s most illustrious filmmaking clans and one of the fashion world’s favourite directors – but don’t expect to find her on social media or helming a blockbuster any time soon. Soft-spoken and extremely reserved, the maker of cult films such as The Virgin Suicides (1999), Marie Antoinette (2006) and The Bling Ring (2013) has deep … [Read more...] about Sofia Coppola on Chanel, avoiding social media and her no-blockbuster policy

Japan’s government is saying it’s not necessary for people to wear masks outside, as long as they aren’t talking to others a lot. On Friday, Health Labor and Welfare Minister Shigeyuki Goto, said that even indoors, masks aren’t necessary if people are not talking a lot, and they can properly socially distance. The recent change to the Japanese government’s position on masks … [Read more...] about Japan government says masks not needed outside if you don’t talk too much

Bali is back – but so are the tourists’ shenanigans. The Indonesian resort island has seen a rash of reports about badly behaved foreigners since it fully reopened to international tourism in March. Over the past month, a Canadian and a Russian have been deported for public nakedness, a foreign tourist went viral for complaining about beach vendors, and an Estonian pageant … [Read more...] about Bali’s back – but so are the ‘trashy tourists’