Yoshie Shiratori is Japan’s own Harry Houdini, and not even copper walls or a dislocated shoulder could stop his daring escapes.
Marius Carlos, Jr.
Author, Organizer, Activist.
Marius is a multi-awarded journalist, author, and co-authored multiple Web and print publications locally and internationally. His stories features center on urban life, social issues, and politics. His works have appeared in Playboy, the Philippines Graphic, Manila Times, Sunday Times Magazine, Business Mirror, and more. When he is not writing professionally, Marius engages in political, social activism and is a staunch advocate of indigenous peoples rights, social justice, and transparency in government.
Louis Vuitton League of Legends Collection
Louis Vuitton is bringing the virtual world into reality. The luxury French fashion house launched a “League of Legends” capsule collection in collaboration with Riot Games.
The Race for 5G In Asia
Unsurprisingly, the 5G race in Asia sees South Korea and China leading the pack for fifth-generation mobile interconnectivity.
Learn Korean Culture thru Funny Comics by the ‘Korean Friends’
“Korean Friends” is sharp, funny, and unapologetic – three things that you genuinely need to put into art when introducing your culture to the world.
Dreams of Chicken: Jollibee Set on Global Expansion
The Filipino fast food corporation has set its sights on the rest of the world, starting with the US and Canada.
Indonesia on Fire: Losing Our Minds Over Blasphemy Laws
Indonesia is beginning to change its face of tolerance, to one of repression and radical Islamism.
Phuong Uyen Tran: The Extraordinary Business Woman Who Stood Down Giants
Harvard-trained Phuong Uyen Tran, who has now become an icon for globalism and entrepreneurship across Asia. Phuong Uyen Tran is making headway in a traditionally male-dominated industry – and has no plans of stopping.
The World’s Toilet Problem
Having access to water and toilets – is actually a human right. November 19 is World Toilet Day, and on this day, we pause and contemplate the fact that clean water and sanitation remains a pipe dream for billions of people around the world.
The Essex Tragedy and the Migrant Gamble
Not even the risk of death could deter Asia’s migrants from seeking a better life abroad. The British police continue to investigate the 39 illegal Migrants deaths associated with the refrigerated truck tragedy that occurred in Grays, Essex, in southeast England.
Dying To Be White: India’s Whiteness Complex
India’s fixation on whiteness is as old as the country’s history – but where is it leading now?
LVMH’s Luxury Goods Blockchain: A Lost Cause
Global conglomerate LVMH launched a blockchain that will help track its luxury goods internationally, But how effective is using crypto to protect itself from pirates?
The Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Accident is Far From Over
Japan’s agricultural products and wild meats are still testing positive for radiation, eight years on.
Clé de Peau Beauté Pledges $8.7 Million to UNICEF
A multi-year partnership emerged from Clé de Peau Beauté and UNICEF to boost gender equality programs across the world.
The Dark Side of Thailand: Part II
Beyond the Thailand’s necessary façade to make the country look more open and welcoming to the rest of the world are the cracks and crevices where the dark and unspoken aspects of Thai culture are largely hidden from view.
Malaysia: Asia’s Hottest Transit Hub for Drug Mules
Since 2013, an estimated 425 Malaysian drug mules are detained globally in 19 different countries. Singapore has the largest chunk of arrests, with 175 Malaysian drug mules arrested since 2013. Next in the list is Thailand with 49, Australia with 34, and 21 for Japan.
When Vaping in Asia Can Land You in Jail
What is the fate of e-cigarettes in the bulwark of Asia, where countries are planning for blanket bans?
China’s Deadly Livestreamers
What are Chinese livestreamers willing to pay for fame? There is an alarming trend of Chinese livestreamers tempting fate and death for a shot at popularity. It has been estimated that there at least 900 live streaming platforms serving China, and over 10 million active vloggers all over the country.
Google: Battle with China’s Search Market
Google appoints new chief Stanley Chen in China, how does Google plan to retake China’s search market?
China’s Ancient Cannabis Culture
Was cannabis a component of ancient Chinese funeral rites, 2,500 years ago?
The Unbanked in Asia
Southeast Asia alone has 650 million unbanked individuals. Despite improving connectivity, many countries in Asia still show large percentages of the ‘unbanked,’ or people who simply do not have ownership or access to traditional bank accounts.