Asian Pay Gap World’s Largest
Asia has landed the very dubious honor of having the world’s largest pay gap, according to a report by global management consulting firm Hay Group. Middle managers in Asian companies …
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Silver from the Malay World
15 July 2013 – 16 March 2014 Silver, Room 66 Admission Free This display explores the rich traditions of silver in the Malay world. Intricate ornament drawn from geometry and …
Read MoreCould Rejuvinating Kyrgyzstan’s Social Services Ease Unemployment Woes?
A novel solution to the problem of unemployment in Kyrgyzstan’s regions, particularly among young people, has been hit upon by the authorities. Local government leaders in Naryn City and surrounding …
Read MoreAGI Business Columnist: Finbarr Toesland
A graduate of University College London, Finbarr is AGI’s regular business columnist, providing insight and analysis into Pan-Asian financial and corporate affairs. His areas of expertise also extend to politics …
Read MoreA Family Saga
In the Shadow of Freedom by Laxmi Tendulkar Dhaul evoked great interest after its first release at the Jaipur Literature Festival, 2013. It is a tender love story involving three …
Read MoreConservationist Anxiety Over Tiger Attacks
Last week there were reports from farmers that their livestock had been attacked by Siberian tigers. This is not an unusual happening, but it is an increasing cause for concern among conservationists. …
Read MoreA Gruesome Solution for Waste in Kyrgyzstan
One of the biggest problems in Kyrgyzstan’s provinces, particularly Naryn, is a lack of cemeteries and waste disposal sites – with predictable results. Kochkor district is a gateway to Naryn, …
Read MoreDinner for Two at Royal China, London
Remember the delicious Chinese food? It wasn’t that long ago. AGI July-August Issue focuses on the Best Chinese Cuisines in London. If you are a foodie, then why not treat …
Read MoreThe Art of the Book in Southeast Asia at British Library
British Library curators will discuss the fine Buddhist manuscripts from Burma and Thailand currently on display, as well as showing rarely-seen treasures from the Library’s important collections from Southeast Asia. Highlights will include sumptuously illustrated Thai …
Read MoreChinese Harry Potter Conjures Fortune
The Harry Potter series may have come to an end in 2008, but the magic lives on for one canny Chinese entrepreneur, who is earning over £100,000 every month with …
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