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Humanising Effect

We look at how societies across Asia address social challenges to meet human needs for security, education, work and wellbeing.

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5 mins
31 Mar 2026
Lariba Ashfaq
Humanising Effect

From Purdah to Programming: The Uneven Promise of Remote Work for Muslim Women
In October 2023, the Uttar Pradesh government announced digital literacy and coding...
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31 Mar 2026
Hariyani Putri
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With an Aging Population, Who Will Take Care of Indonesia?
Caregiving for sick or old relatives, children, or other family members causes millions of...
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5 mins
31 Mar 2026
Muhammad Faiz Krisnadi
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Singapore’s Care Paradox: First-World Economy, Third-World Care Labor
When we discuss the future of work, we usually jump to AI, green jobs, and digital skills....
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> 10 mins
23 Oct 2025
Global-Is-Asian Staff
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Policy Unpacked - Rethinking the Social Contract
In the first episode of our newly launched podcast series, “Policy Unpacked”, we explore...
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3 mins
08 Oct 2025
Ng Reuben
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The best example leaders can set is well-being
Decades of glorifying overwork are hard to undo. But as the nation turns 60, sustainable...
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3 mins
01 Aug 2025
Woo Jun Jie
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Singapore Balances Heritage and Housing Amid Urban Growth
Singapore integrates heritage conservation into urban planning, preserving cultural...
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5 mins
22 Jul 2025
Woo Jun Jie
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As Singapore builds up, can it hold on to its memories?
As Singapore grows, identity corridors aim to preserve heritage, foster belonging, and...
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7 mins
11 Jul 2025
Chaitali Pramod Pathak | Labisha Uprety | Nasala Maharjan
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Gig Work, Big Gaps: Women in India’s Gig Economy
Insights on challenges and opportunities for women in India’s gig economy, highlighting...
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> 10 mins
11 Jul 2025
Chia Ke Xin Denise | Ziv Ng Tian Fu
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Singapore’s Platform Workers Act: Key Protections
Learn how Singapore’s Platform Workers Act improves gig worker rights, mandates CPF...
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5 mins
11 Jun 2025
Global-Is-Asian Staff
Humanising Effect

Paternity Leave in Singapore 2026 Reforms
Singapore boosts paternity leave to 4 weeks in 2026 and adds shared leave—promoting gender...
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