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Asian Geographic Images of Asia Monthly Competition April 2021 Winners and...
The ASIAN Geographic's Images of Asia (IOA) 2021 photography competition, exhibits the work of photographers from all across Asia. We have received stunning photos...
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Casting Light
Born in the golden age of Muslim civilisation as Abu Ali al-Hasan ibn al-Hasan ibn al-Haitham – often called Alhazen by Western theorists –...
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Beras – Splendour of a continent
Text & Photos by Jon Ramlan
Rice is life to the people of Asia; as Asians, we all know that. We also know that it...
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Bright Sparks in Brisbane
From 9 to 13 March 2016, the Queensland capital will be illuminated with the brightest of scientific minds, bringing renowned physicists, scientists and Pulitzer-prize winners to a festival in celebration and exploration of science.
Asia’s Superfoods: Infographic
Some of Asia’s traditional dishes and ingredients have become revered as “superfoods” with their amazing health benefits.
Baptism of Fire
With exploding fireworks showering crowds in sparks and sometimes flame, the Taunggyi Fire Balloon Festival is not for the faint-hearted!
In Search of the next Green Revolution – Advantage or Disaster?
Farmers transplant bright green rice seedlings onto grids drawn on the rich, ankle-deep mud. A few fields away, a water buffalo lazes in its shallow mud pool, its job done, having ploughed these fields earlier to prepare the soil for planting. The farmers, both men and women, bend at...
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On Concerns Around Potential Amendments to the Shark Ban in the Maldives
Media statement by The Republic of Maldives’ Ministry of Fisheries, Marine Resources and Agriculture:
Following serious concerns regarding the status of shark stocks in Maldivian...
Rejecting the Crown: The Coronavirus Pandemic
The label “Made in China” is perhaps preferred in association with the nation’s consumer goods. Its notorious export at present, however, is SARS-CoV-2, the...
Flowing Through Our Hearts: The International Day of Action for Rivers
According to International Rivers, the International Day of Action for Rivers is a day dedicated to solidarity – when diverse communities around the world...
Coronavirus Continues Killing Innocents
2020 began with a shocking start for everyone as the infectious CoronaVirus swallowed China and the rest of the word. Originally stemming from animal markets in Wuhan (China), the virus is said to have mutated and was passed onto humans from the animals. The virus has crossed Chinese borders and is now spreading to several other regions. Global death tolls have reached 132, and the number of total confirmed infections has risen to 6,000.
China’s Attempt at Mitigating Plastic Waste
Text: Sitaraah Joshi
Imagine looking over an endless sea of overcrowded, cluttered waste. Such is the plight of the heaps of rubbish that have been...
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The Uniquely Southeast Asian Sport of Sepak Takraw
Sepak takraw may have been around since the 15th century, but it’s no forgotten relic. Find out more about the history of this fast-growing sport – and its bid for Olympic recognition
