Competition Heats Up for the World Retail Awards
The World Retail Awards has seen a huge influx of entries- but there’s still time to enter your business! Take your place on the global retail stage The World Retail …
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AGI’s Top Ten Bollywood Books
This is an excerpt from an article that was first published in AGI’s May/ June 2013 issue, which pays tribute to a century of Indian Cinema. 1) Bollywood a History by …
Read MoreH&M Continues Asian Expansion
Taking advantage of the government’s decision to allow full foreign ownership, H&M invests $131 million into India. One of the first retailers to successfully run sustainable initiatives, Swedish retailer, Hennes …
Read MoreFestival of Asian Literature Opens with National Treasure Michael Palin
Running until may May 22, the Asia House Festival of Asian Literature held its Opening Night (sponsored by One Fine Stay) yesterday evening at the Commonwealth Club in Central London, …
Read MoreThe Great London ‘Naked Sushi’ Con
Imagine the scene: you’re at an opulent evening gathering in ancient Kyoto. Giggling geishas ply you with sake whilst their erstwhile companions perform for your personal pleasure. And the decadent …
Read MoreNorth 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 …
Read MoreIndian 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 …
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