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

CNA 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. CNA's Michiyo Ishida tells Teresa Tang what some communities are doing in the face of an existential crisis.

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CNA 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 CNA's Tan Yew Guan to discuss why the trend may help improve longevity among China's aged.

CNA Correspondent - Why are India and Pakistan on the brink of war?

Another violent chapter in a decades-long rift between two nuclear-armed neighbours. On 7 May, India carried out deadly strikes in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, two weeks after a terror attack in Indian-administered Kashmir. New Delhi blames Pakistan, something Islamabad denies. Is diplomacy an option or is war inevitable?

Teresa Tang breaks it down with Ishan Garg in New Delhi and Hira Mustafa in Islamabad. 

CNA Correspondent - What does tin mining have to do with Indonesia's crocodile attacks?

Saltwater crocodiles sit atop the food chain and few can stand in their way. But tin mining in Indonesia has triggered deadly clashes between the ancient reptiles and locals. CNA's Kiki Siregar speaks to Teresa Tang about why these attacks are on the rise and what's being done to keep both animals and people safe. 

CNA Correspondent - 100 days of Donald Trump 2.0 - Tariffs, tensions and tough talk

The first 100 days of the second Donald Trump presidency have been a whirlwind of domestic shakeups and diplomatic duels. Teresa Tang assesses Mr Trump's track record thus far with US correspondent Toni Waterman.