# Asia highlights: paper straws, silver divorce, and more

Seven Asia highlights from SCMP cover key issues. Includes paper straws vs plastic and Japan’s 'silver divorce' rise. Stories reflect reader interest in regional topics.

https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3372227/why-paper-straws-are-worse-plastic-japans-silver-divorce-rise-7-asia-highlights

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#asia #divorce #plastic #paper

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Created: 2026-10-27T04:32:03.885214+00:00

Last edited: 2026-10-27T04:32:03.885214+00:00

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Original source: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3372227/why-paper-straws-are-worse-plastic-japans-silver-divorce-rise-7-asia-highlights