Ulan Bator says ‘Goodbye, Lenin’
Once worshipped by Mongolian school children as ‘Teacher Lenin’, in Ulan Bator, at least, the legacy of a giant of 20th century politics is to be swept aside in order …
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Pure Beauty Venom for 2013
Febraury 2013 sees the dawning of the Chinese year of the snake and international brands are getting in on the celebrations, with Adidas, Puma, and Mac, among others, bringing out …
Read MoreSouth Korea a Wine Hot Spot?
If asked to name a country associated with fine wines, chances are that South Korea wouldn’t be at the top of your list. Nevertheless, in a society where visible indicators …
Read MorePolitically Fashionable: Loewe and Watanabe
When governments of two highly influential countries get together to promote and strengthen economic and social relations, a celebration in the form of fashion collaboration can be the only sartorially …
Read MoreJapanese Technology Markets Set For Boost
Japan’s technology markets are set for a boost, after the Bank of Japan doubled its inflation target from 1% to 2% this week, and eased monetary policy, in a move …
Read MoreConcerns over Lower Consumption during Tet
This year, due to lower than expected economic performance and consumer spending, the Tet holiday is not expected to ensure high profits for businesses like in previous years. he Vietnamese …
Read MoreTop 10 Books on Asia from 2012
Looking for something scintillating to enliven your daily grind? AGI highlights the top 10 books from Asia in 2012, guaranteed to transport you to fantastical, enchanting new worlds- all from …
Read MoreNorth Korea Lets Foreigners Keep Their Phones
Does North Korea’s new policy on mobile phones for foreigners signal an embrace of global technology? orth Korea, a country once almost entirely shut off from the world, now allows …
Read MoreTransport of Delight
Ahmedabad’s rapid transit is the envy of other cities, says Darryl d’Monte. For anyone stuck in one of India’s interminable traffic jams, a bus rapid transit (BRT) system sounds like …
Read MoreOsaka 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 …
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