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When tradition trumps reason
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 09/12/2019
» The senseless killing of animals is something that should be condemned not celebrated. But a notoriously bloody spectacle that went ahead last week in Nepal reminds us how difficult it can be to overturn centuries of "tradition".
Sporting chance for change
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 27/08/2018
» As the Asian Games wind down this week, residents of Jakarta and Palembang -- the two co-hosting cities -- are wondering what will become of their cities after all the hype and massive revamping and construction of infrastructure leading up to the event is over.