One reader says a higher drinking age would protect youth’s developing brains, while the other believes addressing parental attitudes is key.

A student argues against a law restricting domestic helpers from changing employers, while two climate activists share their Cop29 experience.

This week, students write about the cons of excessive homework, appearance anxiety, the value of learning languages and the pros of online learning.

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Outdated Imperial Household Law tarnishes Japan’s image as a modern nation, writes one student.

Many people are competing for jobs, and issues like mainland China’s rules for bank transfers create obstacles for those starting businesses.

Students share amusing tales of when they got their teeth checked – from getting superhero capes to fun toothpaste flavours.

Rising costs, alternative immigration routes and potential US policy changes are driving this shift, say experts.

The animals posed safety risks since they could chew through electrical cables; 16 creatures remain at large.

Each week, we respond to a question from our readers and give advice and resources they can turn to.

Yearly index ranks the English levels of 116 countries and regions and shows an overall decline in language skills worldwide.

Sentences range from four to 10 years; ex-student leader Joshua Wong and former legal scholar Benny Tai among those jailed

Au Cheuk-yi created an AI music-learning platform and virtual campus to spark students’ interest in technology.