North Koreans Clamour for Illicit Pie
To its South Korean fans, the humble choco pie, a moreish choclate marshmallow treat, is a nice little pick me up to be enjoyed with an afternoon coffee. Across the …
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Indian Actor Promotes Moustaches Over Misogyny
Farhan Akhtar is a popular Bollywood writer, singer and actor- and he’s now adding social activist to his extensive C.V. At a time when India’s reputation has been indelibly tarnished …
Read MoreWhen Cute Means Cultural Capital
If anything is emblematic of modern Japan, it is perhaps more of a she than an it. Adorned with a small bow and variety of adorable outfits, the impassive countenance …
Read MoreMekong Region Facing Environmental Disaster
A shocking report has revealed that Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Burma, and Thailand have lost nearly 40m hectares of forest since 1980, and leading conservation group WWF has warned that, without …
Read MoreBollywood Legend Anna Singh to Unveil Collector’s Edition of AGI
As we reported last week, AGI (Asian Global Impact) magazine, the UK’s first bi-monthly Pan-Asian business and lifestyle publication, is set to launch an exclusive limited edition copy of the …
Read MoreIndia and China Fight for Dominance
India and China are once again engaged in a boundary dispute. After having bullied Japan and Vietnam, Beijing’s incursion into Indian territory is a test of whether its neighbour has …
Read MoreThe Company Aiming to Foster a New Kind of China-Africa Relationship
Vice-president of Chinese footwear manufacturer the Huajian Group Helen Hai has great plans for Ethiopia. Withing the next ten years, she hopes that it will become a global hub for …
Read MoreRussian Ballet and Champagne
The London Ballet Company are hosting a fundraising Gala evening in The Bridewell Hall, St Bride Foundation from 6:30pm for a champagne and canapé reception followed by excerpts from their …
Read MoreDhaka Disaster Brings Home True Cost of Cheap Fashion
Last week’s factory building collapse in Dhaka has lead to a rise in questions surrounding overseas working conditions for those employed in the garment industry. Bangladeshi producted goods fuel rising …
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The Double Dilemma Facing Japanese Brides
Whilst many brides agonize over the style of wedding dress, for some Japanese couples, it’s the ceremony itself which may pose the biggest dilemma. The typical marriage in Japan would …
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