Current Affairs, Heritage
Indonesia’s Harvest Races
While top athletes duke it out in stadiums at this year’s Asian Games, Indonesia’s agrarian backwaters have their own versions of sporting entertainment, starring the very bovines that plough the fields
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Culture, Current Affairs, Heritage
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
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Culture, Current Affairs
The Politics of Sports in the Asian Games
Sporting competitions conjure images of athletic prowess and physical feats, with all the fanfare hiding the deft political manoeuvring required to bring these events to life. A closer inspection of the Asian Games reveals a political tapestry reflective of the deeply complex relations of the member states.
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Culture, Current Affairs, Science
How gaming became an athletic event
Video games have come a long way from internet cafes and LAN shops, and the profitability of this popular pastime might just make Olympians out of enthusiasts
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Current Affairs, News
Unified Korea Now a New Possibility
A rare show of diplomatic cooperation may be the start…
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What’s Going On With North Korea’s Nuclear Programme
North Korea’s growing missile prowess and nuclear capability are starting to pose a serious threat not just to the South, but most of the world
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Current Affairs
Chinese Citizens Banned From Cryptocurrency Offerings
In a bid to control the rising power of cryptocurrency, China has banned its usage for corporate fundraising.
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Current Affairs
Will VPNs Vanish From China?
China is clamping down on national internet censorship by hunting down distributors of work-arounds. Just how far will the ruling party go to maintain its iron-fisted grip?
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