The conventional roster of life milestones is under review. Having kids in your 30s is no longer a given, if kids are part of the plan at all. Career progression is non-linear. Older Adults are finding new forms of independence. And Gen Z are embracing a more fluid definition of home.

Navigating reality has become an almost constant shock to the system. With the ongoing cost of living crisis, wars, political polarisation, and global environmental issues, life’s stresses are becoming increasingly difficult to escape. With individuals and collectives in a perpetual state of disturbance, peop...

Amid a continuing drop in birth rates, Tokyo has launched a four-day work week to bolster work-life balance for both intimacy and child-rearing. Despite persistent efforts to rectify fertility issues, government policies are struggling to make a dent in a deeply entrenched hustle culture.

The pandemic lockdowns resulted in adults having more free time, with many cultivating new past-times, playing games, and finding new ways to escape the seriousness of being a grown-up by doing something they love. But who are the ‘kidults’? And why are they prioritizing playtime?

A decade since its first store in China, the retail store MINISO has seen itself become a global lifestyle brand offering affordable, top-quality products. With thousands of locations globally, it entices ‘kidults’ through blind boxes and themed stores that elevate the dollar-store experience.

The Korean government will expand childbirth and welfare benefits for families with newborns as part of broader efforts to boost the country’s declining birth rate. As socioeconomic factors impact traditional milestones, there is a need to support people in whatever life paths they choose.