New Emissary

Asian-American fashion designers are big in the fashion world now. How might fame be harder for them to cope with?

There’s an interesting story behind the centuries-old Chinese art piece that set a new all-time record in 2010.

A traditional Asian art form is experiencing a comeback thanks to some modern artists…and their unique ‘tweaks.’

Comics are getting a boost thanks to the iPad. Does this mean Korean comics will now get a share of the spotlight too?

Malaysian artist Yeoh Kean Thai’s new art reflects both his own unique life story and environmental threats today.

This often forgotten Japanese city to the north is surprisingly modern, friendly and design-savvy — and well worth a visit.

Female Korean pop groups are taking off overseas—especially in Japan. Is K-Pop success thanks to more leg…and talent?

There’ll be plenty of new arts and culture topics for 2011 when The New Emissary returns from a brief holiday hiatus.

Will the ‘Asian Look’ have staying power with Asians themselves now they’re poised to become top consumers?

The ‘East meets West’ theme has been done to death by the fashion magazines. What other stories are out there?

Ideas for children’s gifts that’ll teach, won’t easily be tired of, and that might make a lifelong impact.

Despite a tepid critical reception so far, people will go see the film adaptation of one of Japan’s most revered books.