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Photos: What's Your Favorite Asian Street Food?

Papadum, fried paper-thin wafer of lentil or chickpeas, usually eaten as an accompaniment with dips, from India. (Saki Yuen)
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This past summer we asked readers to tell us what their favorite street foods were from around Asia and send us photos. This mouth-watering slideshow is what we got.

October 4th by Tahiat Mahboob | Comments

Photo of the Day: The Daily News in Singapore

A man reads the morning newspaper in Chinatown, Singapore on September 18, 2012. (beegee49/Flickr)
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A man reads the morning newspaper in Chinatown, Singapore on September 18, 2012. (beegee49/Flickr)

September 28th by Saira Siddiqi | Comments

Photo of the Day: Flamingos at Rest in Singapore

A stand of flamingos gather by the water in Singapore on September 14, 2012. (shinyai/Filckr)
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A stand of flamingos gather by the water in Singapore on September 14, 2012. (shinyai/Flickr)

September 19th by Saira Siddiqi | Comments

Photo of the Day: Preserving Tradition in Singapore

A Teochew Street Opera Troupe performer wraps her head on September 1, 2012 at Pulau Ubin. (calvinistguy/Flickr)
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A Teochew Street Opera Troupe performer wraps her head on September 1, 2012 at Pulau Ubin. (calvinistguy/Flickr)

September 13th by Anne Zhou | Comments

Slideshow: What's On the Ramadan Iftar Menu in Asia?

Kueh lapis is a layered glutinous steamed cake that is abundant all over Singapore. (multheme/Flickr)
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During the Islamic month of Ramadan, Muslims break the fast with iftar, an evening meal taken after sunset. We take a look at some of the dishes typically served in different parts of Asia.

August 16th by Aarti Chawla | Comments

Multimedia: Lukewarm Reactions for Singapore's Latest National Theme Song

Singapore getting ready for National Day on August 9 with trial runs of its fireworks and lights. (acdovier/Flickr)
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For a song that's supposed to unite the nation and foster patriotic spirit, Singapore's 2012 National Day song has elicited a tepid response.

August 6th by Shuan Sim | Comments

Photo of the Day: A Florist Lost in Thought in Singapore

A preoccupied garland florist in Singapore's vibrant
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A preoccupied garland florist in Singapore's vibrant "Little India" on July 9, 2012. (calvinistguy/Flickr)

July 9th by Aarti Chawla | Comments

Asia Society Global Council Member Tommy Koh: Safe Water is a 'Human Right'

Clean drinking water from rainwater harvesting tank in Tilonia, India. (Barefoot Photographers of Tilonia/Flickr)
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700 million people in Asia don't have access to safe drinking water. In a Straits Times op-ed, Singapore's Ambassador-at-Large Tommy Koh proposes solutions for a looming crisis.

July 5th by Boruo Chen | Comments

For Lessons in Governance, Could Tidy Singapore Look to New York?

View from Marina Bay in southeastern Singapore. (Freimut/Flickr)
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Singaporeans should be encouraged to get involved, and quickly, in the decisions that affect their everyday lives, argues Andrew Billo.

July 5th by Andrew Billo | Comments

Photo of the Day: Master Noodle Chef at Work

A noodle chef diligently working at his craft in Singapore on March 29, 2012. (Jon Siegel/Flickr)
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A noodle chef working diligently at his craft.

June 29th by Boruo Chen | Comments

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