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South Asia
A National Agenda: Nepal in Transition
Interview with Nepalese Ambassador Kaman Singh Lama “Korea is a partner and model of growth for Nepal. Nepal has a lot to offer and we need the help of our partners to make the best out of our potential.” Nepalese envoy to Korea Kaman Singh Lama in an exclusive interview…
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East Asia
ANOC and SNU Dream Together Master Program sign MoU
Last January 19 in Lausanne, the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Seoul National University’s Division of Global Sport Management Talent Development for greater academic cooperation in the development of sport administrators. As part of the MoU, the ANOC will recommend prospective candidates…
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West Asia
Kuwait : Expatriates Visa Fees Up Again
The Ministry of Social Affairs is considering increasing all fees related to issuance of WORK permits, visa renewal and visa transfers for expatriates. Formalities are been finalized with the Fatwa and Legislation Department, and the decision can be implemented without prior approval by the National Assembly. The daily census by…
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West Asia
Middle East Film and Comic Con 2015 Targeting Attendance of over 50,000 Fans
Announce William Shatner as headline guest alongside new strategic partners for 2015 Middle East, February 9 2015: The Middle East Film and Comic Con (www.mefcc.com) continues to grow significantly with a target of over 50,000 visitors for the 2015 show and an additional 35% of space booked at the Dubai…
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East Asia
A sense of Belonging and affection through “Huo guo”, Hot pot
Hong Kong is a place where Western and Asian cuisine coexist. Due to its past as a British colony, Hong Kong cuisine is heavily influenced by Western culture and thus has diverse recipes of food with a variety of seasoning and sauce. In terms of a population, Han Chinese accounts…
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South Asia
Peshawar School Carnage provoke crackdown on Afghan refugees
Thousands of Afghans in Pakistan have been arrested or moved from their homes of many years in the wake of December’s killing of over 100 schoolchildren in the city of Peshawar. The Afghans, the majority of whom are not registered refugees, have been targeted in a government crackdown announced immediately…
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South East Asia
After summarizing Lee Kuan Yew’s Autobiography
“Lee Kuan Yew… whom I both love and hate.” I do not particularly like Lee Kuan Yew. I have always been inclined to agree with the New York Times’ description of Singapore as a clean yet craven state. Since its formation in 1965, Singapore has failed to produce any person…
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West Asia
Salman of Saudi Arabia; A New King, an Old Policy
For the last few months, the dramatic fall in oil prices marked the Arab Gulf States with fear, anger and hostile actions. The unexpected slash of oil prices forced local governments in the region to take hard actions, as the International Monetary Fund estimated that the revenues of Saudi Arabia…
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South Asia
Your Daily Fix at A Dhaba
Tea is the most popular beverage in Pakistan. There are small restaurants which specifically serve tea only, vernacularly called ‘dhabas’. You can find dhabas of varying sizes everywhere around the country. Even while travelling by road, dhabas can be spotted on highways and suburbs. People of all ages have tea…
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South Asia
Sculpting at Hala: Glory of Sindh
Hala is a city in Pakistan known for its rich Sindhi culture and history but most of all, it is known for its beautiful handicrafts which are popular all over the country for decoration and as souvenirs, oftentimes. Once, handicrafts were a major source of income for the people of…
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