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Pens Under Pressure
In era of fake news, vilification of the press and the polarisationof intellectual debate, satirical art become an important tool to question politics. Despite crackdowns, some artists will not be silenced.
Unfinished Business
With An Estimated 100 Million Sharks Slaughtered Every Year, We Take A Look At How Countries’ Practices And Policies Are Impacting The Shark Fin Trade In Asia
Sea Change In The Strait
In 1965, Singapore Was Ousted From The Federation Of Malaysia. We Examine The Two Countries’ Respective Political Trajectories Between Then And Now.
A Great Convergence?
Unearthing the mysteries of the Terracotta Army.
The Tree Of Life
The evolution of humans and primates in Asian
Lighting The Way Of Faith
Explore the rich history of Zoroastrianism – the world’s first monotheistic faith.
From Spirits To Superfans
The mythical origins of popular gaming culture.
Earth's Steaming Breath
The hot spring hotspots of Japan, Taiwan and Korea shed light on this classic way to relax
Russia-The Ghost Lands
The Lyakhovsky Islands are home to a high concentration of mammoth remains, drawing tusk hunters and palaeontologists to their icy, barren shores
The New Space Race
China and India vie for supremacy in the region’s space exploration programmes – from the Moon to Mars
The Change Makers
Four Explorers Discuss How They Use Their Expeditions To Promote Environmental Consciousness, Inspiring Public Action To Mitigate Climate Change
The Art Of Eight Limbs
Pack a punch with the traditional martial art form of muay thai
The Way Of The Gods
With a history spanning over 2,000 years, sumo offers an exhilarating taste of japanese culture.
Spiritual Skin
Discover asia’s vanishing traditional tattoos.
From Past To Present
Burma underwent significant changes after inge sargent left the country. Take at look at her former home hsipaw, an untouched area of myanmar.
The New Frontier
Cultural Stereotypes Are Being Challenged By Men And Women In Asia – From East To West
Made In China
Is the Chinese film industry concentrated in Hengdian set to overtake Hollywood?
Polygamy Inc.
For Malaysian company Global Ikhwan, the rare and controversial practice of polygamy is integral to their way of life.
The Mongolian Gold Wars
Gold mining has sparked a clash between illegal diggers, artisanal miming associations and large multinationals.
The Future of Language
How technology and globalisation are changing language as we know it.
Baptism By Fire
Sparks fly as the people of Bali see their old wrongs go up in smoke on New Year’s Eve
Precious Conventions
Mongolia boasts a unique blend of traditions born of the country’s varied environments: the steppe, the desert, and the city. We look at three iconic practices with UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status
Made In Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai was once a centre of knowledge, architecture and commerce, and attracted settlers who brought with them handicrafts like silverware, umbrellas and woodcarvings
The Taste Of Freedom
Coming of age in Japan has evolved from an ancient rite of passage to a raucous festival.
mind the gap
climate change, food security and women farmers in asia.
temple in the sea
a buddhist community fights the pushing tide.
The Taste Of Freedom
Coming of Age in Japan Has Evolved From an Ancient Rite of Passage to a Raucous Festival.
A Paranoid Nation
The difference is perspective.
Children Of Genghis Khan
Ulaanbaatar, or UB as we affectionately call it, has been my home for the past 26 years.
The Hammer, Sickle And A Love For Money
An apparent contradiction, Chinese communism has thrived as a market economy situated the most populous country in the world as a rising superpower. But can it last?