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Tourists Stranded in Asia by Canceled Flights, Shut Borders

Tourists Stranded in Asia by Canceled Flights, Shut Borders

By Penny Yi Wang
Tourists across Asia are finding their dream vacations have turned into travel nightmares of cancelled flights and closed borders.
Taiwan Factory Fire Kills 3 Foreign Workers After Calls to Abolish On-Site Dorms Go Unanswered

Taiwan Factory Fire Kills 3 Foreign Workers After Calls to Abolish On-Site Dorms Go Unanswered

By Nick Aspinwall
A fire in a Taichung factory took the lives of three Vietnamese workers. Past calls to ban on-site housing for factory workers have been rejected by Taiwan’s labor ministry.

Cricket Captain, Bollywood Star Send Virus Message to India

Cricket Captain, Bollywood Star Send Virus Message to India

By Associated Press
"Show your unity, save lives and your country,” India cricket captain Virat Kohli and his Bollywood actress wife Anushka Sharma urged Indian citizens.

Thailand’s Big Water Challenge

Thailand’s Big Water Challenge

By Kanokwan Manorom
Water shortages remain a huge problem for the Southeast Asian country.

Olympic Flame Lands in Japan as Doubts Grow Over Tokyo Games

Olympic Flame Lands in Japan as Doubts Grow Over Tokyo Games

By Associated Press
Even if the Olympics and Paralympics don't start as scheduled, the burning flame could be used as a symbol and a rallying point for the Japanese public.
Virtually There: Visit These Indian Museums Online During the Global Lockdown

Virtually There: Visit These Indian Museums Online During the Global Lockdown

By Krzysztof Iwanek
Here are some suggestions on which Indian museums you can explore from the safety of home.

The Rise and Rapid Fall of Han Kuo-yu

The Rise and Rapid Fall of Han Kuo-yu

By Dominique Reichenbach
‘Taiwan’s Trump’ lost his presidential bid. Now Han could lose his mayorship thanks to a recall movement.
How Chinese Millennials Are Remaking the Mall

How Chinese Millennials Are Remaking the Mall

By Laura Grunberg
What one Chinese mall can tell us about the world’s most powerful consumers

Nepal Cancels Spring Mountain Climbing Season Due to Virus

Nepal Cancels Spring Mountain Climbing Season Due to Virus

By Associated Press
Even before the closure, expedition operators in Nepal had said cancellations for the spring climbing season had been pouring in.

Does a Ban on Philippines Workers Going to Kuwait Really Make Sense?

Does a Ban on Philippines Workers Going to Kuwait Really Make Sense?

By Henelito A Sevilla Jr
A closer look at an important policy position that has been taken by the Duterte administration.

Time to Give Women’s Cricket Its Due

Time to Give Women’s Cricket Its Due

By Grant Wyeth
From Australia to Thailand, women cricket players are making huge strides. But much work remains to place their sport on truly equal footing.
Asian Women Among Time’s 100 Women of the Year

Asian Women Among Time’s 100 Women of the Year

By Catherine Putz
Exploring Asia’s powerful and influential women among Time’s 100 Women of the Year.

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