Is the tide turning against K-pop? 5 highlights from the weekend

We have selected five stories from last weekend’s coverage across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues.

1. China’s desperate migrant workers jostle for jobs – losing means no food or bed

Faced with dwindling opportunities, some migrant workers roll the dice on where China’s sluggish economic recovery will create the most jobs. But often they end up unable to rent a bed, forcing them to wander the streets at night.

2. ‘It’s never been this bad’: what’s behind Australia’s looming mortgage crunch?

Australia isn’t awash with desperate for-sale signs, but mortgage stress is mounting and defaults may soon follow – especially if unemployment spikes.