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Rebecca M posted a blog entry
China: Environmental issues, citizens on move
Last Thursday, in a press conference the Chinese premier Wen promised a 40% carbon emissions cut by 2020 as a measure to deal...
Last Thursday, in a press conference the Chinese premier Wen promised a 40% carbon emissions cut by 2020 as a measure to deal...
Rebecca M posted a blog entry
Japan: Moving Beyond a TV Drama Production
There are some television shows that become fashion trend setters (à la Sex and the City) but what would you think if a show...
There are some television shows that become fashion trend setters (à la Sex and the City) but what would you think if a show...
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Singapore: Is it a city or country?
Is Singapore a city or a country? This question seems silly since Singapore is globally recognized as an independent state. But for Singapore Law Minister K. Shanmugam, Singapore should be treated as a city. This remark triggered a debate in the...
Is Singapore a city or a country? This question seems silly since Singapore is globally recognized as an independent state. But for Singapore Law Minister K. Shanmugam, Singapore should be treated as a city. This remark triggered a debate in the...
1 day ago
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Baltimoron posted a blog entry
A Frustrated Lover’s Defense for Pyongyang
Strip out any eggheaded references to mathematics, and former ROK Minister of Unification Lee Jong-seok has another decent...
Strip out any eggheaded references to mathematics, and former ROK Minister of Unification Lee Jong-seok has another decent...
VHPEditor posted a blog entry
Singapore: Is it a city or country?
Is Singapore a city or a country? This question seems silly since Singapore is globally recognized as an independent state. But...
Is Singapore a city or a country? This question seems silly since Singapore is globally recognized as an independent state. But...
2 days ago
Human Rights Video - Global Voices and WITNESS
| Topics: East Asia, English, Governance, Politics
Human Rights Video - Global Voices and WITNESS
| Topics: East Asia, English, Governance, PoliticsVHPEditor posted a blog entry
Thailand: Former Prime Minister Passes Away
Samak Sundaravej — former Bangkok Governor, cooking show host, and Thailand's 25th Prime Minister passed away last November...
Samak Sundaravej — former Bangkok Governor, cooking show host, and Thailand's 25th Prime Minister passed away last November...
2 days ago
Human Rights Video - Global Voices and WITNESS
| Topics: East Asia, English, Politics, Thailand
Human Rights Video - Global Voices and WITNESS
| Topics: East Asia, English, Politics, ThailandBaltimoron posted a blog entry
Tokyo Becomes More Invisible
Ampontan raises the alarm. that “What has some money watchers reaching for the bottle this time is...
Ampontan raises the alarm. that “What has some money watchers reaching for the bottle this time is...
VHPEditor posted a blog entry
Barcamp Singapore 4
Check out the pictures and presentations of Barcamp Singapore 4
Check out the pictures and presentations of Barcamp Singapore 4
3 days ago
Human Rights Video - Global Voices and WITNESS
| Topics: East Asia, English, Internet &..., Media
Human Rights Video - Global Voices and WITNESS
| Topics: East Asia, English, Internet &..., MediaRebecca M posted a blog entry
Barcamp Singapore 4
Check out the pictures and presentations of Barcamp Singapore 4
Check out the pictures and presentations of Barcamp Singapore 4
VHPEditor posted a blog entry
Philippines: CNN Hero of the year
Pedestrian Observer praises Efren “Kuya Ef!” Penaflorida Jr. from the Philippines for being the 2009 CNN Hero of the Year.
Pedestrian Observer praises Efren “Kuya Ef!” Penaflorida Jr. from the Philippines for being the 2009 CNN Hero of the Year.
3 days ago
Human Rights Video - Global Voices and WITNESS
| Topics: East Asia, Education, English, Media
Human Rights Video - Global Voices and WITNESS
| Topics: East Asia, Education, English, MediaRebecca M posted a blog entry
Philippines: CNN Hero of the year
Pedestrian Observer praises Efren “Kuya Ef!” Penaflorida Jr. from the Philippines for being the 2009 CNN Hero of the Year.
Pedestrian Observer praises Efren “Kuya Ef!” Penaflorida Jr. from the Philippines for being the 2009 CNN Hero of the Year.
VHPEditor posted a blog entry
Cambodia: End of first Khmer Rouge Tribunal deemed a relative success
Many in the international community are calling the first Khmer Rouge Tribunal trial of Kaing Kek Iev, or Duch, a relative...
Many in the international community are calling the first Khmer Rouge Tribunal trial of Kaing Kek Iev, or Duch, a relative...
3 days ago
Human Rights Video - Global Voices and WITNESS
| Topics: Cambodia, East Asia, English, History
Human Rights Video - Global Voices and WITNESS
| Topics: Cambodia, East Asia, English, HistoryRebecca M posted a blog entry
Cambodia: End of first Khmer Rouge Tribunal deemed a relative success
Many in the international community are calling the first Khmer Rouge Tribunal trial of Kaing Kek Iev, or Duch, a relative...
Many in the international community are calling the first Khmer Rouge Tribunal trial of Kaing Kek Iev, or Duch, a relative...
VHPEditor posted a blog entry
Japan: Buy Nothing Day
tarted in 1992 in Canada by artist Ted Dave, the Buy Nothing Day movement [en] has spread to more than 60 countries around the...
tarted in 1992 in Canada by artist Ted Dave, the Buy Nothing Day movement [en] has spread to more than 60 countries around the...
5 days ago
Human Rights Video - Global Voices and WITNESS
| Topics: Arts &..., Cyber-Acti..., East Asia, Economics
Human Rights Video - Global Voices and WITNESS
| Topics: Arts &..., Cyber-Acti..., East Asia, EconomicsBaltimoron posted a blog entry
Japan Takes a Lead on Peace in Afghanistan
This is how Japan’s DPJ government plans to contribute to the Afghan peace effort.A conference held behind closed doors...
This is how Japan’s DPJ government plans to contribute to the Afghan peace effort.A conference held behind closed doors...
VHPEditor posted a blog entry
China: Prisons more modern & luxurious than schools
Tingting from ChinaSMACK translated a local forum post that shows modern and luxurious design prison in China.
Tingting from ChinaSMACK translated a local forum post that shows modern and luxurious design prison in China.
6 days ago
Human Rights Video - Global Voices and WITNESS
| Topics: China, East Asia, English, Governance
Human Rights Video - Global Voices and WITNESS
| Topics: China, East Asia, English, GovernanceVHPEditor posted a blog entry
China: The hottest people on the internet in 2009
CC from China Hush has a year end roundup post on the hottest people on the internet in China in 2009.
CC from China Hush has a year end roundup post on the hottest people on the internet in China in 2009.
6 days ago
Human Rights Video - Global Voices and WITNESS
| Topics: China, East Asia, English, Internet &...
Human Rights Video - Global Voices and WITNESS
| Topics: China, East Asia, English, Internet &...VHPEditor posted a blog entry
Japan: International Robot Exhibition
Pink Tentacle posted some photos taken from the International Robot Exhibition in Toyko.
Pink Tentacle posted some photos taken from the International Robot Exhibition in Toyko.
6 days ago
Human Rights Video - Global Voices and WITNESS
| Topics: East Asia, English, Japan, Roundups
Human Rights Video - Global Voices and WITNESS
| Topics: East Asia, English, Japan, RoundupsVHPEditor posted a blog entry
China: Great Wall damaged by gold miners
Angry Chinese blogger blogs about the ongoing destruction of Great Wall as a result of local corporates' private interest....
Angry Chinese blogger blogs about the ongoing destruction of Great Wall as a result of local corporates' private interest....
6 days ago
Human Rights Video - Global Voices and WITNESS
| Topics: China, East Asia, English, Environment
Human Rights Video - Global Voices and WITNESS
| Topics: China, East Asia, English, EnvironmentVHPEditor posted a blog entry
Could the US learn something from China?
Could the world's lone but weary superpower actually learn something from China? This is a question the Time magazine...
Could the world's lone but weary superpower actually learn something from China? This is a question the Time magazine...
6 days ago
Human Rights Video - Global Voices and WITNESS
| Topics: China, Chinese, Development, East Asia
Human Rights Video - Global Voices and WITNESS
| Topics: China, Chinese, Development, East AsiaRebecca M posted a blog entry
China: Chinese is the most difficult language
Uln has written three long posts to argue that Chinese is the most difficult language in the world. Part I, Part II and Part...
Uln has written three long posts to argue that Chinese is the most difficult language in the world. Part I, Part II and Part...
VHPEditor posted a blog entry
China: Children who are left behind
On November 12, several days before the International Children's Day, an explosion erupted in an illegal fire cracker...
On November 12, several days before the International Children's Day, an explosion erupted in an illegal fire cracker...
7 days ago
Human Rights Video - Global Voices and WITNESS
| Topics: Children, China, Chinese, East Asia
Human Rights Video - Global Voices and WITNESS
| Topics: Children, China, Chinese, East AsiaBaltimoron posted a blog entry
How the Japanese Professor Earned His Ig Nobel
I don’t know about panda feces and kitchen garbage, but Ig Nobel laureate Fumiaki Taguchi can think on his feet.Ig...
I don’t know about panda feces and kitchen garbage, but Ig Nobel laureate Fumiaki Taguchi can think on his feet.Ig...
Baltimoron posted a blog entry
APEC Squared
James Fallows’ evisceration of the American press corps’ disregard for Asia with a phrase: “Back from Asia,...
James Fallows’ evisceration of the American press corps’ disregard for Asia with a phrase: “Back from Asia,...
Baltimoron posted a blog entry
Why Anyone Would Pay for 2012
“He said the government was building these ships.” And, where are these ships coming from?OK, so I saw...
“He said the government was building these ships.” And, where are these ships coming from?OK, so I saw...
Rebecca M posted a blog entry
Philippines: TV Ads of Presidential Candidates
Election season has started in the Philippines. Check out the TV ads of presidential candidates which have been uploaded on...
Election season has started in the Philippines. Check out the TV ads of presidential candidates which have been uploaded on...
Rebecca M posted a blog entry
Malaysia-Singapore Water Agreements Under Review
Singapore sources about half of its water supply from its neighbor, Malaysia. It has two major water agreements with Malaysia....
Singapore sources about half of its water supply from its neighbor, Malaysia. It has two major water agreements with Malaysia....
Rebecca M posted a blog entry
Malaysia: Selling sand to Singapore
A Malaysian blogger asks if the ban on selling sand to Singapore is still in effect.
A Malaysian blogger asks if the ban on selling sand to Singapore is still in effect.
VHPEditor posted a blog entry
Malaysia: Selling sand to Singapore
A Malaysian blogger asks if the ban on selling sand to Singapore is still in effect.
A Malaysian blogger asks if the ban on selling sand to Singapore is still in effect.
10 days ago
Human Rights Video - Global Voices and WITNESS
| Topics: Business, East Asia, Economics, English
Human Rights Video - Global Voices and WITNESS
| Topics: Business, East Asia, Economics, EnglishBaltimoron posted a blog entry
The Wrong Press Corps for a Pacific President
How did President Obama do in Asia? Don’t read an American newspaper to find out!But just think of how many...
How did President Obama do in Asia? Don’t read an American newspaper to find out!But just think of how many...
VHPEditor posted a blog entry
China and Japan: Feng Zhenghu at Narita airport
Shanghai human rights activist Feng Zhenhu has been living and waiting in the hall of Japan's Narita airport since November...
Shanghai human rights activist Feng Zhenhu has been living and waiting in the hall of Japan's Narita airport since November...
10 days ago
Human Rights Video - Global Voices and WITNESS
| Topics: China, Chinese, East Asia, English
Human Rights Video - Global Voices and WITNESS
| Topics: China, Chinese, East Asia, EnglishRebecca M posted a blog entry
China and Japan: Feng Zhenghu at Narita airport
Shanghai human rights activist Feng Zhenhu has been living and waiting in the hall of Japan's Narita airport since November...
Shanghai human rights activist Feng Zhenhu has been living and waiting in the hall of Japan's Narita airport since November...
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Taiwan: Science park expansion dispute
Recently, the Executive Yuan in Taiwan has passed a bill in favor of Central Taiwan Science Park (CTSP) fourth stage expansion. The construction plan has drawn the attention of ecologists and caused heated discussion in the Taiwan blogosphere.Jeremy...
Recently, the Executive Yuan in Taiwan has passed a bill in favor of Central Taiwan Science Park (CTSP) fourth stage expansion. The construction plan has drawn the attention of ecologists and caused heated discussion in the Taiwan blogosphere.Jeremy...
10 days ago
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| Topics: Agriculture, Chinese, East Asia, Economics | Add google reader to your profile
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| Topics: Agriculture, Chinese, East Asia, Economics | Add google reader to your profileRebecca M posted a blog entry
Taiwan: Science park expansion dispute
Recently, the Executive Yuan in Taiwan has passed a bill in favor of Central Taiwan Science Park (CTSP) fourth stage expansion....
Recently, the Executive Yuan in Taiwan has passed a bill in favor of Central Taiwan Science Park (CTSP) fourth stage expansion....
Baltimoron posted a blog entry
The Bow and Conservative Brats
A pussyfooting executive?For some critics of Barack Obama, America’s dependence on China as the holder of some $800 billion...
A pussyfooting executive?For some critics of Barack Obama, America’s dependence on China as the holder of some $800 billion...
blakehounshell posted a blog entry
Boring Summits Are Better for Everyone
Why Barack Obama and Manmohan Singh should say as little as possible when they meet in Washington next week.
Why Barack Obama and Manmohan Singh should say as little as possible when they meet in Washington next week.
11 days ago
Foreign Policy: Your portal to global politics, economics, and ideas
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Foreign Policy: Your portal to global politics, economics, and ideas
| Topics: Default, Web Exclusive, Free, Argumentblakehounshell posted a blog entry
Boring Summits Are Better for Everyone
Why Barack Obama and Manmohan Singh should say as little as possible when they meet in Washington next week.
Why Barack Obama and Manmohan Singh should say as little as possible when they meet in Washington next week.
11 days ago
Foreign Policy: Your portal to global politics, economics, and ideas
| Topics: Default, Web Exclusive, Free, Argument
Foreign Policy: Your portal to global politics, economics, and ideas
| Topics: Default, Web Exclusive, Free, ArgumentRebecca M posted a blog entry
Morocco: Marrakesh Film Festival to Focus on Korea
The View from Fez reports that the Marrakesh Film Festival plans to screen a record 44 films from South Korea this year.
The View from Fez reports that the Marrakesh Film Festival plans to screen a record 44 films from South Korea this year.
Rebecca M posted a blog entry
Malaysia: Democracy and governance
Reacting to a statement made by Malaysia's former Prime Minister about the “mistake of being too democratic”,...
Reacting to a statement made by Malaysia's former Prime Minister about the “mistake of being too democratic”,...
VHPEditor posted a blog entry
Malaysia: Democracy and governance
Reacting to a statement made by Malaysia's former Prime Minister about the “mistake of being too democratic”,...
Reacting to a statement made by Malaysia's former Prime Minister about the “mistake of being too democratic”,...
12 days ago
Human Rights Video - Global Voices and WITNESS
| Topics: East Asia, English, Malaysia, Politics
Human Rights Video - Global Voices and WITNESS
| Topics: East Asia, English, Malaysia, PoliticsRebecca M posted a blog entry
Vietnam: Taxi fare refund
RantingsbyMM shares a story on how she was able to get back her money from a taxi driver who overcharged her in Vietnam.
RantingsbyMM shares a story on how she was able to get back her money from a taxi driver who overcharged her in Vietnam.
VHPEditor posted a blog entry
Vietnam: Taxi fare refund
RantingsbyMM shares a story on how she was able to get back her money from a taxi driver who overcharged her in Vietnam.
RantingsbyMM shares a story on how she was able to get back her money from a taxi driver who overcharged her in Vietnam.
12 days ago
Human Rights Video - Global Voices and WITNESS
| Topics: Business, East Asia, English, Malaysia
Human Rights Video - Global Voices and WITNESS
| Topics: Business, East Asia, English, MalaysiaVHPEditor posted a blog entry
Indonesia: Youth, Art, and Nationalism
Many young Indonesians are expressing their nationalism through art.
Many young Indonesians are expressing their nationalism through art.
12 days ago
Human Rights Video - Global Voices and WITNESS
| Topics: Arts &..., East Asia, English, History
Human Rights Video - Global Voices and WITNESS
| Topics: Arts &..., East Asia, English, HistoryVHPEditor posted a blog entry
Indonesia: Some groups want to ban ‘2012′ movie
Several regional branches of the Indonesian Ulema Council want to ban the movie ‘2012′ claiming the film's...
Several regional branches of the Indonesian Ulema Council want to ban the movie ‘2012′ claiming the film's...
12 days ago
Human Rights Video - Global Voices and WITNESS
| Topics: East Asia, English, Entertainment, Film
Human Rights Video - Global Voices and WITNESS
| Topics: East Asia, English, Entertainment, FilmVHPEditor posted a blog entry
Thailand: Extravagant temple toilets
Richard Burrow from Thailand reported that temple toilets at Wat Bang Phli Yai Nai in Samut Prakan have recently built a toilet...
Richard Burrow from Thailand reported that temple toilets at Wat Bang Phli Yai Nai in Samut Prakan have recently built a toilet...
12 days ago
Human Rights Video - Global Voices and WITNESS
| Topics: East Asia, English, Religion, Roundups
Human Rights Video - Global Voices and WITNESS
| Topics: East Asia, English, Religion, RoundupsBaltimoron posted a blog entry
The Monochrome Rainbow
James Card takes up race relations in the ROK. I think the ROK is where the FRG was during the 50s, when Turkish immigrants...
James Card takes up race relations in the ROK. I think the ROK is where the FRG was during the 50s, when Turkish immigrants...
Baltimoron posted a blog entry
Tricky Dick and Ike Did It, Too!
I bow.I bowed all the way to the floor and touched my head to my hands all the way to the floor – twice – to ask...
I bow.I bowed all the way to the floor and touched my head to my hands all the way to the floor – twice – to ask...
Baltimoron posted a blog entry
America’s Dilemma
Niall Ferguson lays out the geopolitical dilemma rather crisply.CHARLIE ROSE: But here is the idea. Nobody thinks that...
Niall Ferguson lays out the geopolitical dilemma rather crisply.CHARLIE ROSE: But here is the idea. Nobody thinks that...
blakehounshell posted a blog entry
Five Things Obama Should Do in China
Here's what the U.S. president needs to do to shore up what is fast becoming the most important relationship in the world.
Here's what the U.S. president needs to do to shore up what is fast becoming the most important relationship in the world.
15 days ago
Foreign Policy: Your portal to global politics, economics, and ideas
| Topics: Default, Web Exclusive, Free, Briefing Book
Foreign Policy: Your portal to global politics, economics, and ideas
| Topics: Default, Web Exclusive, Free, Briefing BookBaltimoron posted a blog entry
The Indispensably Quiet Ally
For the first two-thirds, Nazzrine Azimi’s essay resembles Tobias Harris’, until Azimi points out Tokyo’s...
For the first two-thirds, Nazzrine Azimi’s essay resembles Tobias Harris’, until Azimi points out Tokyo’s...
