What Makes Jimmy Dushku So Special?
Following the visit of Google arch geek Eric Schmidt to North Korea last week, it seems that the state is actively plugging into the 21st century- all the better to …
Read MoreMonth: January 2013
India’s Harvest Festival: Cultural Diversity at its Best
Pongal, Makar Sankranti or Lohri – India’s thanksgiving festival has numerous names and accompanying traditions, each one adding to the country’s vibrant cultural mosaic. anuary 14-17 are auspicious days for …
Read MoreGet the Body of a K-Pop Star
The lithe, super fit bodies of K-pop super star groups such as Shinee and Girls Generation, twisting and writhing their way to global domination, are increasingly being used as motivation …
Read MoreChina’s Burgeoning Body Double Racket
Li Yifan the son of a local police chief in Heibei sparked widespread outrage after driving drunk and causing an accident in which one innocent woman was killed, and another …
Read MoreCat Loving Criminal Genius Baffles East Asia’s Finest
It might sound like the plot to a low-rent thriller but, in this case, fact really is stranger than fiction. For months, an unknown cyber-criminal has taunted Japanese police …
Read MoreJapan’s Unmissable Winter Sight
This brilliant annual winter illumination display is a must-see for every tourist visiting Japan he bright holiday lights may be dimming and dreary January tedium setting in around the world, …
Read MoreChina Secures Biggest Investment Deal in Cambodia to Date
Work will begin on the $9.6 billion deal this year, but concerns have been raised about its impact on the land and people. wo Chinese companies are investing $9.6 billion …
Read MoreImplications of Vietnam’s Student Exodus
With increasing numbers of young people leaving Vietnam to seek an education overseas, we are forced to question the impact on Vietnam’s economy. Can Vietnam entice these students back to …
Read MoreAnjin, the Story of Japan’s Blue Eyed Samurai
The story of Anjin, aka William Adams, the first Englishman to ever reach Japan, is a poignant historical narrative of the struggles faced when torn between two radically different cultures. …
Read MoreFour Asian States Propping Up Iran’s Oil Trade
With Western nations unilaterally ramping up sanctions on this volatile state, Iran is growing increasingly dependant on Asian countries for it’s …
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