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Sport & Culture
March 21, 2013
Psy Changes Tune on ‘Assarabia’ to Avoid Upsetting Middle East
Psy has pulled back on the title and lyrics of his next single to avoid offending the Arab world.
March 21, 2013
David Beckham in China as Football Ambassador
Beckham says he hopes to inspire Chinese youth to take up the sport. Could he play in China one day?
March 19, 2013
Japan Fashion Week Nods to Tradition, China
In Tokyo this week, Asian designers are showing the future of traditional fashion.
March 19, 2013
Demi Lovato Performs in Singapore
Pop star Demi Lovato performed in Singapore and shared her message of hope for women.
March 18, 2013
Manila Opens $1 Billion Casino
The Philippine capital is building an “Entertainment Island” in Manila Bay. The earnings could be huge.
March 18, 2013
37th Hong Kong International Film Festival Kicks Off
One of Asia’s largest film festivals is underway, with a varied cinematic mix.
March 18, 2013
Kim Yu-na Dazzles at 2013 World Figure Skating Championship
After an extended absence from skating, “Queen Yuna” makes a triumphant return.
March 15, 2013
Tan Twan Eng Wins Man Asian Literary Prize
The Man Asian Literary Prize may be losing its sponsor, but Asian literature is ascending.
March 14, 2013
New Pope Hails from Latin America, Signals a Shift
The newly appointed Pope Francis hails from Argentina – a break with the church’s Euro-centric past.
March 13, 2013
Vietnamese Coffee Brews Global Dreams
Vietnam has a unique coffee culture with an alluring story. The challenge is finding the right way to tell it.
March 12, 2013
Asia-Pacific Tourism Hits Record Highs in 2012
Tourism in the Asia-Pacific region grew for the third consecutive year in 2012, up more than 5 percent on year.
March 11, 2013
Sendai: A Tale of Football and Hope
A film tells the story of football’s role in rebuilding Sendai after the March 2011 earthquake.