Aboriginal Artist Wins Prestigious Australian Prize for First Time
An Aboriginal painter won Australia’s most renowned arts prize for the first time in its 99-year history Friday for a portrait of indigenous footballer and activist Adam Goodes.
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Cathy Freeman’s Olympic Victory Etched into Australia’s DNA 20 Years On
Cathy Freeman’s triumphant Olympic moment two decades ago officially became part of Australia’s genome Friday, with the nation’s archivists using synthetic DNA data storage to preserve the footage.
Chinese Swimmer Goes From Olympic Podium to River Police
Jiang Haiqi starred alongside the controversial Sun Yang in winning a historic relay swimming bronze medal for China at the London 2012 Olympics.
Life Still Precarious for Pangolins Despite Vietnam’s Illegal Trade Crackdown
Head keeper Tran Van Truong gently takes a curled-up pangolin into his arms, comforting the shy creature rescued months earlier from traffickers in Vietnam.
Bottled Water Billionaire Unseat Jack Ma to Become China’s Richest
A businessman who spun his wealth from bottled water and vaccines has usurped tech tycoon Jack Ma as China’s richest man, the Bloomberg Billionaires Index showed Thursday.
‘Hardcore Grandma’ Aging Fitness Buff Becomes TikTok Sensation
Chen Jifang hits the gym for at least two hours every day and has the physique to prove it. At nearly 70, she’s being held up as a shining example as China orders its vast population to get fit and lose the bulge.
Big Promises, but Can China Be Carbon Neutral by 2060?
Xi Jinping’s shock promise to lead the world into a safer climate future was thin on details, leaving many questions unanswered on how the world’s worst polluter will meet a 2060 carbon neutral target.
Indonesians Illegal Hunt for Gold in Desperate Times
With the coronavirus devastating jobs across the country, desperate Indonesians are flocking to illegal gold mines as the soaring price of the precious metal overrides the risk to their lives and the environment.
Whale Strandings: Some Notable Events
At least 380 pilot whales have died in a mass stranding in southern Australia, officials said Wednesday, in what is likely to be the biggest beaching of the cetaceans in the country’s history.
Chinese Death-Row Inmate Escape from Indonesian Jail via a Sewer
A Chinese drug trafficker on death row escaped from a jail near Indonesia’s capital after digging a 30-meter (100 feet) tunnel from his cell, police said.
Native Tibetan NYPD Officer Charged with Spying for China
US authorities have charged a New York police officer with espionage, accusing him of gathering information about the city’s Tibetan community for the Chinese government.
Major Hollywood Clips Spotted in China’s Airforce Video
A high-octane PR video for China’s airforce crashlanded on social media after users questioned why the world’s second-largest military power spliced clips from Hollywood blockbusters “Transformers” and “The Rock” into its own propaganda material.
Malaysian Activist Fights for Hijab Freedom Placed under Investigation
Harassed and placed under investigation by religious authorities — activist Maryam Lee is a highly controversial figure in Malaysia.
Everest Legend Who Climbed Mount Everest 10 Times without Bottled Oxygen Dies Aged 72
A famed Nepali Everest climber nicknamed “snow leopard” for his record of summiting the world’s highest mountain a record 10 times without bottled oxygen has died aged 72, officials said Monday.
Taj Mahal Reopens Even as India Coronavirus Cases Soar
India’s famed Taj Mahal and some schools reopened on Monday as authorities pressed ahead with kickstarting the nation’s coronavirus-battered economy despite soaring infection numbers.
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Friendship Made Over a Surfboard Drifted 8,000 km From Hawaii to the Philippines
When big wave surfer Doug Falter lost his board in a wipeout in Hawaii, his best hope was for a local fisherman to pick it up. He never imagined it would be found more than 8,000 kilometers (5,000 miles) away in the southern Philippines.
China’s Bodyguard School Struggles to Meet Rising Demand
At the “Genghis Security Academy”, which bills itself as China’s only dedicated bodyguard school, students learn that the threats to the country’s newly-rich in the tech age are more likely to emerge from a hacker than a gunman.
Down the Rabbit Hole: Gwen Wong Wayne Looks Back on Her Playboy Odyssey
Only a few jobs in the world can rival the whispers Playboy Bunnies get, both controversial and not. The second Asian American Playmate, Gwen Wong Wayne, recounts her incredible experiences working as a Bunny in the 60s and 70s, and shares her life today.
Documentary Film on Wuhan’s Outbreak Captured Harrowing Footage of Ground Zero
Back in February, when few Americans were aware of a distant and oddly named phenomenon called coronavirus, two Chinese filmmakers strapped on hazmat suits and embedded themselves in Wuhan’s overrun hospitals.
Why is China Buying up the World’s Donkeys?
China’s domestic donkey population has already halved in the last century, while the world’s total is facing extinction by the next decade. But what is the reason behind China’s strange appetite for the beloved beast-of-labor?
Asian Pop-Up Cinema Kicks off Season 11 with Streaming and Drive-In Experience
Asian Pop-Up Cinema proves their strong dedication to movie buffs despite the pandemic by launching a new initiative for their 5th anniversary. The festival’s season 11 boasts a new way of showcasing their impressive 22-movie lineup.
Yoshie Shiratori: The Incredible Story of a Man No Prison Could Hold
Yoshie Shiratori is Japan’s own Harry Houdini, and not even copper walls or a dislocated shoulder could stop his daring escapes.
Must See Modern Art Museums in Asia
The Best Museums for Modern Art in Asia
Top Tech Hubs in Asia
Top Tech Hubs Cities in Asia for The Booming Tech Sector Technological advancements are on the rise, and several startup scenes in Asia are continuing to emulate the success of Silicon Valley. According to Nikkei Asian Review, many cities in Asia are competing to become the new business powerhouses.
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