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In Cambodia's construction frenzy, size does matter
Extravagant and questionable projects risk overwhelming Phnom Penh
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In Myanmar, the ties that bind have a dark side
A strong sense of community can produce both volunteerism and intolerance
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'Apocalypse Now' still resonates in today's Manila
As the film turns 40, Duterte-Kurtz comparisons are unfortunately apt
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Ethnic Chinese step up the search for their roots
The diaspora reconnects with the ancient homeland in the digital age
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Tourism and development threaten Laos' French traditions
Rapid changes are erasing the last vestiges of a fragile heritage
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China's hard power and hurt feelings
No perceived slight is too small for Beijing to start throwing its weight around
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Nepal gives up its hippy zeitgeist
New rules and new hotels transform the once-seedy tourist district of Thamel
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And the band played on
Shanghai's artists fixate on the past, while investors look to the future
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Tourism, politics and the Rakhine crisis
Supporting Myanmar's economy is no walk on the beach
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In India, 'fake news' has deadly consequences
Spread of smartphones has taken rumor mongering to dangerous depths
Politics
Taiwan is embracing marriage equality, and refining its own identity
Island's democratic traditions grow even stronger as it becomes a regional leader for LGBT rights
Politics
Taiwan is embracing marriage equality, and refining its own identity
Island's democratic traditions grow even stronger as it becomes a regional leader for LGBT rights
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A Buddhist take on the fate of Bangkok's Dusit Thani hotel
For Thais, the demolition of a landmark is a reminder of life's impermanence
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Game on: Japanese dining taps its wild side
Gibier restaurants take off as diners go for healthier, sustainable meat
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The eye-opening joys of urban farming
What one family learned from raising chickens in Bangkok
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Australia's Holden runs out of road
Demise of iconic brand marks the end of an era for the country's car industry
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Myanmar's urban hub thrives on 'repat power'
Returnees infuse Yangon with energy, enthusiasm and hope for the future
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How long can Brunei keep punching above its weight?
After 50 years on the throne, the sultan is finding it harder to keep his country relevant
Economy
What the 'bicycle index' says about a country
When cycling goes from necessity to choice, it represents a major sociological shift
Economy
What the 'bicycle index' says about a country
When cycling goes from necessity to choice, it represents a major sociological shift
Tea Leaves
India's toilet culture needs a good scrubbing
Bollywood film tackling open defecation doubles as propaganda for Modi
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Bob Gruen's images of rock icons highlight Japan's sense of nostalgia
American photographer provides an entry to a piece of history
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The remarkable ability of opera to defy cultural appropriation
Chinese soprano He Hui highlights the art's focus on ability, not nationality
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Saving Sumatra's tigers while in Sydney
Taronga Zoo uses technology to help endangered cats far away
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For many music lovers in Japan, 'real' means vinyl
The tables are turning for a part of the industry once in decline