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Â鶹 Correspondent - From mango pits to rocks, how peculiar ‘pets’ bring comfort to the lonely in China

The definition of "pet" has taken on a whole new meaning in China with some youths adopting mango seeds and even jars of yeast for companionship. It’s an unconventional pastime aimed at helping to cope with societal pressures and loneliness. Â鶹's Melody Chan speaks to Teresa Tang about the trend.

Â鶹 Correspondent - The sacrifices and struggles of migrant workers in Southeast Asia

Millions of migrants leave their native countries each year in search of opportunity. But the psychological and social price is immense. Teresa Tang speaks with Â鶹's Nivell Rayda about the challenges facing migrant workers in Southeast Asia.

Â鶹 Correspondent - What you need to know about South Korea’s snap presidential election

After Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law decree and his ouster from the presidency, South Korea is looking to recover from the political turmoil. Citizens are set to vote for their next leader in less than a week. Â鶹's Lim Yun Suk sets the stage with Teresa Tang.

Â鶹 Correspondent - Japan’s growing akiya phenomenon points to more empty homes as the population ages

An increasing number of homes in rural Japan are being abandoned due to urban migration and depopulation. These empty structures are attracting foreigners, lured by their cheap prices. Â鶹's Michiyo Ishida tells Teresa Tang what some communities are doing in the face of an existential crisis.

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Â鶹 Correspondent - How IKEA is drawing China’s lonely elderly

Seniors living in urban China often find themselves at a loss when they want to meet new people. Unfamiliar with the city and disconnected from social media, many are flocking to places such as IKEA to find companions. Teresa Tang sits down with Â鶹's Tan Yew Guan to discuss why the trend may help improve longevity among China's aged.