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Across Asia, final exams aren’t just a rite of passage, they’re a battlefield. In countries like Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, and even among Asian students in Dubai, the academic pressure surrounding finals is so intense it resembles a spiritual showdown. Shrines, incense, all-nighters, tears, energy drinks, and even ancestral rituals all collide into one feverish…

Asia is rapidly asserting itself as a global leader in sustainability innovation. Each country brings its strengths to bear: Malaysia leverages palm-oil resources for aviation fuel; Korea integrates cutting-edge materials into energy-saving devices; Japan pioneers resource-efficient materials; Taiwan designs smart energy grids; and Dubai embraces clean urban mobility. Together, these nations offer students unparalleled opportunities…

Scroll through LinkedIn, walk into any campus co-working space, or glance at the speaker lineups of student-led conferences across Asia, and you’ll notice something striking. Today’s university students are networking with an intensity that rivals seasoned executives. At just 21, many are building industry contacts, pitching business ideas, scheduling mentor calls, and attending global summits,…

In Malaysia, Korea, Japan, Dubai (among Chinese diaspora), and especially Taiwan, students often burn fake money—joss paper or “hell bank notes”, before exams. Though it may seem like mere superstition, the ritual is deeply rooted in cultural practice and psychological coping mechanisms. As exam pressure mounts, students tap into an ancient tradition to find mental…

In many Asian societies, communication relies heavily on indirect cues, subtle gestures, and respect for hierarchy. People often choose words carefully and pay close attention to body language, tone, and silence to preserve harmony and avoid offense (Scroope, 2021). Each culture has its own distinctive gestures and rituals: for example, bowing in Japan or using…