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Philippines' UN Suit Against China More About Honor Than Action

Policy

Asia Society's Andrew Billo says the Philippines filing of legal claims against China over the South China Sea does not mean the country will risk jeopardizing economic relations with its powerful neighbor.

January 28th by Andrew Billo | Comments

Photos: From Linsanity to Galloping Gangnam, a Look Back at Asia in 2012

Then-New York Knick Jeremy Lin (#17) in action at New York City's Madison Square Garden on March 16, 2012. (Al Bello/Getty Images)

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As the world bids 2012 adieu, Asia Blog reminisces over some of the year's most memorable people and events from Asia.

December 31st by Tahiat Mahboob | Comments

2012: Psy, J-Lin Define Asian 'Zeitgeist' According to Google

Korean artist Psy (C) performs his worldwide hit

Lifestyle

"Gangnam Style" and Jeremy Lin sweep through Asia. We present the top searches in China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam.

December 17th by Boruo Chen | Comments

Angered by China's New Passport Map, India, Vietnam and the Philippines Retaliate

China's new controversial e-passport map. (TimeWeekly/Weibo)

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A map of China in new Chinese passports includes disputed territories — Kashmir, and islands in the South China Sea — and upsets Asian neighbors.

November 28th by Boruo Chen | Comments

You've Heard About Halloween, But How Does Asia Honor the Dead?

Countless lanterns illuminate the night sky to honor those lost during the Obon festival in Japan. (laurenz/Flickr)

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Halloween isn't the only celebration honoring the dead. Countries all over the world have their own ways of honoring those generations long gone.

October 31st by Saira Siddiqi | Comments

Photo of the Day: Parked By the Water in Vietnam

A motorcycle owner parked by the serene waters of Hoi An in Vietnam on September 2, 2012. (Simon Marussi/Flickr)

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A motorcycle owner parked by the serene waters of Hoi An in Vietnam on September 2, 2012. (Simon Marussi/Flickr)

October 26th by Tahiat Mahboob | Comments

Photo of the Day: A Moment of Solitude in Vietnam

A pensive moment in a fishing port in Phu Yen, Vietnam. (patdaneri/tumblr)

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A pensive moment in a fishing port in Phu Yen, Vietnam in August 2012. (Patrick Carpenter)

October 22nd by Farisa Khalid | Comments

Photo of the Day: Early Morning Catch in Vietnam

Bringing in the morning's fresh fish on the docks of Phu Yen in Vietnam on September 5, 2012. (Patrick Carpenter)

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Bringing in the morning's fresh fish on the docks of Phu Yen in Vietnam on September 5, 2012. (Patrick Carpente r)

October 14th by Farisa Khalid | Comments

Photo of the Day: Herding the Cattle in Vietnam

A man herds his cattle on Mui Ne Beach, Vietnam on August 10, 2012. (calvinistguy/Flickr)

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A man herds his cattle on Mui Ne Beach, Vietnam on August 10, 2012. (calvinistguy/Flickr)

October 8th by Anne Zhou | Comments

Photo of the Day: Mirrored Under the Sky in Vietnam

Salt harvesters at work in the Hon Khoi salt fields in Vietnam on August 10, 2012. (patdaneri)

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Salt harvesters at work in the Hon Khoi salt fields in Vietnam on August 10, 2012. (Patrick Carpenter)

October 4th by Farisa Khalid | Comments