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Nikkei recognizes outstanding contributions to quality of life in Asia
Female musicians are defying gender stereotypes in the Islamic republic
Thalappil Pradeep wins Nikkei Asia Prize for purification technology
Threatened building is a monument to Japan's Metabolist architecture
Art, family and optimism will see us through crisis and to Olympics
Website has 'done the homework' for 33m users, CEO says
Lam Wing-kee, who jumped bail in 2016, wants to defy Beijing's curbs on free speech
Government plans aid for bars and restaurants, but recovery prospects uncertain
Soccer manager Park Hang-seo's on-field success makes him a marketing phenomenon
For a long time it felt like the world was ignoring us but the city was resilient
Visitors trapped by COVID-19 quarantine rules lose hope of early return
Isolation is a bad joke in the teeming subcontinent, but a sense of humor helps
Closure of tourism camps imperils captive animals and their careers
Build & Wish Voluntary Team puts up hand sanitizer dispensers in tenement buildings
Travel to Beijing still banned, but outbound trains and cars now allowed
Tropical island prefecture draws mainlanders looking for a gentler life
Chinese lab conducts experiments in search for clues to how virus reached humans
New book shows productive clash between East and West but falls short on insider detail
As coronavirus cases top 3,000, many forego seasonal cherry blossom viewing
Chefs cook up recipe for survival, including Michelin star meals in takeout boxes
Consumer interest is growing but some creations are more 'mashup' than fusion
Beloved TV personality enamored people with unique movements and expressions
Laundry, cleaning and other household chores require special attention