Hong Kong International Literary Festival revamp — October 20, 2013 The Hong Kong International Literary Festival has had a shake-up – it has a new manager, new faces Continue Reading ...
Starved nation tucks into a feast of words at Myanmar book festival — February 17, 2013 Myanmar’s first international book festival drew the country’s guiding light, leading writers Continue Reading ...
Aung San Suu Kyi draws thousands to Myanmar’s first literary festival — February 5, 2013 Though the “Lady” was the main attraction, the Irrawaddy Literary Festival managed to focus Continue Reading ...
Dangers of plastic waste adrift in the ocean — November 28, 2013 An adventurous environmentalist is raising awareness of the dangers of plastic waste, especially the
Humorist’s antidote to ageing disgracefully — January 8, 2020 Sedaris, an author and long-time contributor to The New Yorker, says he is trying to avoid becoming a
Urban explorers — March 13, 2014 Urban exploration is an edgy pastime. But give it a Japanese name and this underground community, known
V&A Museum looks at tools of resistance — September 8, 2014 A London exhibition shows protesters around the world are getting their message across with innovative
China’s frontiers: Is there anything left to explore? — June 11, 2014 Exploration is challenging. If it’s too easy, then it’s not real exploration. So says Wong
Mixed Fortunes — January 31, 2017 In her book Eurasians, MIT professor contrasts attitudes towards interracial marriage in three jurisdictions,