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The Trouble With Cambodia’s Health System
July 19, 2019

The Trouble With Cambodia’s Health System

By David Hutt
The poor state of the country’s healthcare system remains a major issue.

Sugary Soda Tax Not Enough to Halt the March of Obesity in Asia
September 28, 2017

Sugary Soda Tax Not Enough to Halt the March of Obesity in Asia

By Asit K. Biswas and Kris Hartley
Alarmingly, two out of five adults in the Asia-Pacific region are either overweight or obese.
Want to Get Married in Turkmenistan? Don’t Forget Your HIV Test
April 08, 2016

Want to Get Married in Turkmenistan? Don’t Forget Your HIV Test

By Catherine Putz
A new law--passed during the Month of Health and Sport--mandates HIV testing before obtaining a marriage license.

Chelsea Clinton Joins P&G to Bring Burma 6-Billionth Liter of Clean Water
May 29, 2013

Chelsea Clinton Joins P&G to Bring Burma 6-Billionth Liter of Clean Water

Chelsea Clinton visited Burma for a landmark clean water donation.

Bangladesh's Ascent Not Without Sacrifices
September 20, 2012

Bangladesh's Ascent Not Without Sacrifices

Workers in the garment industry demonstrate that, like other countries, Bangladesh’s growing economy comes with its own hardships.

Traffic: Vietnam's Silent Killer
August 28, 2012

Traffic: Vietnam's Silent Killer

From lax safety standards, ineffective police, and drunk driving, operating a vehicle on the streets of Vietnam is a hazardous enterprise. People are now taking matters into their own hands.

Thailand's Abortion Debate
November 24, 2010

Thailand's Abortion Debate

How have Thailand’s authorities responded to the discovery of thousands of fetuses at a Bangkok temple?

Kiwi McMarketing
March 12, 2010

Kiwi McMarketing

Menu items get Weight Watchers’ ok at 150 New Zealand shops. Cause for alarm?

February 05, 2010

Wine for Tolerance and Grape Coffee for Health?

Muslim fundamentalists should drink wine to become more tolerant, says Roger Vernon Scruton-philosopher and current scholar at the American Enterprise Institute-in Decanter magazine this month.  In the piece, Scruton reminds us of, in his opinio

January 25, 2010

A Weight Watchers' Toast

Lower your alcohol content and lower your BMI? According to an article in the Sydney Morning Herald, ‘A case of light and easy,’ this notion is the driving force behind a new wine trend amongst the weight-conscious in Australia. According to it, low-

December 17, 2009

Pomegranate Controversy, Or Lack Thereof

Earlier this year, the pomegranate became the unlikely focus of a controversy surrounding accusations of false advertising in the UK, when a juice company’s advert suggested that the fruit could help consumers ‘cheat death

November 20, 2009

The 'New Wine' from Down Under

Although Australian, and more recently New Zealand, wines have been internationally renowned for some time now, there’s another liquid being produced in the Pacific region that seems to be making major waves in gourmet circles these days.  I rea

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