On Concerns Around Potential Amendments to the Shark Ban in the Maldives

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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...

Island of Tongues

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Researchers say one-fifth of the world’s languages – including numerous Asian dialects – developed from the lingua franca of Taiwanese aborigines. Few will associate primarily...

ASIAN Geographic magazine is going through a rehaul!

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In 2019, ASIAN Geographic is celebrating 20 years of bringing Asia to the world, and we have an exciting lineup ahead in 2020. Our...

The Road to Independence: Burma (1945 – 1962)

From the 1962 Democracy Protests, through the 1974 U Thant Crisis, the 1988 Uprising, and the 2007 Saffron Revolution, to the 2021 Spring Revolution, Myanmar has fought against the whims of its military leaders and suffered at the hands of the army. To make sense of the tumultuous events of the past six decades, we must understand the complex politics and power struggles that have dominated this country once known as Burma.

8 Languages on the Edge of Extinction

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Languages risk falling out of use when their speakers die out or change to speaking another language. Ranking them from the highest number of...

Announcing the Winners of National Short Video Competition on Sustainability Call for Greater Action

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Youths take to documentaries, animation, and comedy skits to educate fellow Singaporeans on environmental issues and sustainable practices Twelve youths who demonstrated exceptional creativity in...

The Power in Venom: The Snake’s Role in Some of Asia’s Religions

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Text by Khushi Makasare Snakes may be responsible for tens of thousands of deaths across India each year, but this fearsome reptile is a powerful...

Above the Water: Sea Science

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Text by Benjamin P.Horton 340 MILLION people are at risk of flooding from sea-level rise by 2050. We know that rising sea levels affect every coastal...