Death 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 …
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China’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 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 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 …
Read MoreWhy the International Outcry on India Rape Victim?
8 Jan 2013 | London The gang rape case in India dominated international news headlines last month. The story is shocking and at once all too familiar- a young woman, …
Read MoreGucci Gets a Manga Makeover
Long recognised as an art form in Japan, the comic art of manga is garning increasing international recognition- although for many it retains geeky connotations. This January however, the graphic …
Read MoreEyes Wide Open with JINNYlash
With holiday season already in full swing, primping up becomes a routine. For that glamorous wide-open eyes look, some of us arm with lash curler while others glue on false …
Read MoreA Marriage of East and West (part III)
In today’s era of globalization, love transcends international borders more than ever. Modern technologies, a widespread command of foreign languages, and ease of travel mean falling in love and following …
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