Part I: Snake Charms for Chinese New Year 2013
February 10 is Chinese New Year, and 2013 heralds the Year of the Snake. AGI gives you the low-down on how to celebrate, what the snake signifies, and what the …
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Osaka Human Rights Museum in Funding Crisis
A unique museum that documents the struggles of minorities in Japan may have to close because the city government believes it does not offer children ‘hopes and dreams’ apan’s only …
Read MoreFrom Britain to Bollywood, 200 Years On, Jane Austen Still Speaks to Us
2013 marks the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen’s corset heaving masterpiece, Pride and Prejudice, and two centuries on, independent minded young ladies east and west are still swooning for the …
Read MoreVietnam’s Crackdown on Freedom of Speech
On the 9th of January, a group of political activists in Vietnam were convicted of plotting to overthrow the Vietnamese state. The majority of them are Catholic, and amongst them …
Read MoreDeath Cloud Hangs Over China
An offshoot of its hyper-rapid development, over the past century China has recorded unprecedented levels of pollution, the worst effects of which have been felt up until now in more …
Read MoreKishore Butani of CARBONyatra on Carbon Trading in Asia
Climate change entrepreneur Kishore Butani believes the future of carbon trading in Asia is bright, but steps need to be taken to ensure there’s no red-tapeism or free lunches Kishore …
Read MoreCan Asian States Lead Global Carbon Markets?
With the existing global carbon market in chaos, there is an urgent need for China and India to take the lead in the renewable energy market. he concept of carbon …
Read MoreAsia’s Most Delicious Horse Cuisine
Following the revelation that Brits have been buying horse meat tainted beef from leading supermarkets, this week’s headlines (and punch lines) have taken on a decidedly equestrian orientation. ith a …
Read MoreSalvatore Ferragamo Takes a Stronger Stake in Asia
China is fast becoming the world’s retail capital. Even second and third tier cities are getting their own design hubs which are akin to Europe’s chicest streets in terms of …
Read MoreTaiwan, India and Bangladesh Join Global One Billion Rising Campaign
Asian countries sign up for writer-activist Eve Ensler’s global campaign to curb violence against women Statistics reveal that one in three women on the planet will be raped or beaten …
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