While the Rest of North Korea Struggles, Pyongyang’s Fortunate Few Go Shopping — August 19, 2013 The city of Pyongyang may conjure up images of Mass Games and goose-stepping sentries, but the North Continue Reading ...
Where to Drink in Rangoon — February 25, 2013 Burma’s largest city is buzzing and change is in the air—nightlife included 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
Future of Irrawaddy Literary Festival in doubt — November 9, 2017 The situation got so bad at last weekend’s event that one Myanmese writer stood up during a gala dinner
Connectography — July 1, 2016 Parag Khanna, the well-travelled author of new book Connectography, can change the way you see the world,
“My books are still banned in China” — November 10, 2017 Wild Swans author, who appeared at the 2017 Hong Kong International Literary Festival, still has mixed
In Hong Kong, going into quarantine is more likely than catching Covid-19 — March 26, 2021 While we should be grateful for our efficient trace and test system, restrictions remain draconian Government