Taking up a hobby could help reduce the risk of depression, according to new research.

Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan has hinted that the city administration would not extend PSBB measures for a fourth time and that Jakartans should be ready to face a “new normal”. 

Nightclubs in China have mostly come back to life as owners and customers feel increasingly comfortable the novel coronavirus epidemic is under control, but disinfectant, disposable cups and masks have become part of the experience.

Replicas of vintage Adidas shoes worn by Canadian athlete and amputee Terry Fox sold out within an hour of going on sale Wednesday, his foundation said.

Japanese casual clothing chain Uniqlo, owned by Fast Retailing, said it plans to sell face masks made of fabric used for its Airism underwear line in response to strong demand for protective gear for the coronavirus.

An Osaka Prefecture-based toothpick manufacturer has released a new product to help people reduce the risk of contracting the novel coronavirus through contact with surfaces -- wooden sticks for pressing buttons in elevators and other public places.

But beyond the fact most people are spending more time at home, there are a range of psychological factors behind the online shopping upheaval.

Well-known for its mismatched sneakers, the CAVAL brand has announced the June launch of a new unisex collection made of apple leather, a recycled substitute for traditional leather that is also vegan.

The reopening of Italy's restaurants, cafes and stores earlier this week brought hopes of a return to normality for many Italians after a punishing two-month coronavirus lockdown.

LG Electronics’ Polish unit came under fire Sunday for running a video advertisement on social media that many claimed as inappropriate.

Putting off college during the pandemic might enable them to get the on-campus experience they desire in 2021 instead of going to school remotely this fall.

With lockdown measures more relaxed, social lives are slowly becoming possible. Restaurants, bars, gigs and museums beckon. But as we take our first cautious steps back into the wider world, we are finding it transformed.

In several European countries, confusion about the rules threatens to spoil the joy of once again being able to spend a day at the beach.

As Italian restaurants reopen after a business-bruising coronavirus lockdown, owners are turning to safe eating practices to entice customers back.

A mall in Thailand has swapped lift buttons for foot pedals in an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus as well as help restore normalcy and get shoppers spending again.

A romantic dinner for two. The wine is excellent, the food delicious. It's almost like the good old days. Except for the giant, see-through lampshades on your heads.

Australia is suffering a wave of puppy scams as fraudsters target the lonely and locked down with fake online offers of cavoodles, French bulldogs and other popular pooches, authorities said.

The pandemic is not a strong enough reason for us to neglect our financial preparations for the future.

What do a match-studded turnip, celeriac embedded with coffee capsules and a kiwano melon decorated with lollipops and pins have in common? 

Outside of the Korean LGBTQ+ bubble, there is a widespread belief, embedded into the understanding of the heterosexual general public that homosexuality does not exist in Korea.

As uncertainty about the spread of COVID-19 continues, the biggest university system in the United States decided this week to make fall term classes virtual, one of the first to do so, amid fears of a second wave of infections in the month ahead.

American singer Billie Eilish and Japanese artist Takashi Murakami will draw on their respective artistic perspectives and creative talents to create a new collection of T-shirts for Uniqlo.

The COVID-19 pandemic is placing unprecedented strain on families and working life, an EU study showed on Friday, with more than a fifth of people who now work at home in households with younger children struggling to concentrate on their jobs.

Sending gift boxes to cherished ones has long been part of the Idul Fitri celebration in Indonesia. Adorned with Ramadan-themed decoration, the gift packages are mostly composed of jars of cookies and sweet tidbits.

Karaoke rooms emerged as a route of secondary and tertiary transmissions of COVID-19, with some new infections with unclear links found to be traced to a karaoke facility visited by a confirmed patient.

Movie-goers in Dubai frustrated by the closure of cinemas during the coronavirus pandemic will soon be able to watch films from the comfort of their own car at a new drive-in cinema created on the roof of one of the world's largest shopping malls.

British retailer Marks & Spencer launched a clothing sale on Thursday to help clear stock built up in the coronavirus lockdown, tapping into widespread public support for health workers by giving some proceeds to NHS charities.

We rely on apps and services from the tech giants for communication in this time of pandemic. But what are the costs?

Top luxury brands from Chanel to Louis Vuitton have increased prices of some of their most coveted products as they seek to make up for sales lost during weeks of coronavirus lockdowns.

One restaurant in Thailand is ensuring it meets new social distancing guidelines, and providing lonely diners a bit of company, by seating stuffed pandas at its tables.