Some SPM graduates say they do not know how to convince their parents of what they want to do in life.

Ministers are looking at ways to encourage British and overseas students to take more part-time jobs to deal with shortages in areas such as hospitality and retail, The Times says.

Many young people switch jobs on a regular basis, in what some employers have described as a trend over the past few years.

Working in the island republic is tough, but at the end of the day, it's all about the money.

For many Malaysians working in the island republic, living in Johor and commuting across the causeway is the logical thing to do.

Whether people are overworked due to the system, personal choice or a lack of competency, multi-pronged efforts will be needed to improve their quality of life, say observers.

Japan's tally of Covid cases has surged past those of other countries as the full impact of the BA.4 and BA.5 variants dominating around the world hits home.

In March, Taliban authorities ordered all secondary girls' schools to shut, just hours after reopening them for the first time since seizing power in August last year.

Sources add that workers were told they would from now on be unable to enter offices and would eventually be fired if they did not meet the dress codes.

From Iceland to Australia, governments and business are testing shorter work weeks, be it in fashion or fast food.

Questions arise over cost, productivity and the payment of wages if the conventional work week is trimmed by a day.

While some may do so out of necessity, the stress of working and studying at the same time could take a toll on physical and mental well-being.