Prem Tinsulanonda: The man behind Thailand’s revered king
Will the legacy of one the most influential figures in the kingdom endure?
What holds Asian nations together
August seemed to be the month of independence for much of Asia, including Malaysia. However, most of the region is now grappling with nationhood and pluralism.
In post ‘Doi Moi’ Vietnam, coffee raises families
The people's determination is driving the country's coffee industry, making the communist republic the world's second-largest coffee producer.
A city that people leave
It’s estimated that some 10-12% of Myanmar’s population live or work overseas – a statistic comparable with the Philippines.
Kashmir, a distant dream now
THE West Bank. Gaza. Xinjiang. Modern-day concentration camps. Is the 12.5 million strong, majority Muslim, northern Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) next?
Industry: A necessary evil?
INDUSTRY can be both magnificent and awful.INDUSTRY can be both magnificent and awful.
