The Tian Tan Buddha sits atop a hill surrounded by lush trees in Hong Kong. Photographed on October 12, 2015. (Joe Hunt/Flickr)
The victory of Aung San Suu Kyi's National League of Democracy represents tremendous democratic progress in the Southeast Asian nation. But major challenges remain.
Filmmaker Vibha Bakshi discusses how she gained access to shoot her documentary Daughters of Mother India, and why a similar film on sexual violence against women was banned in the country.
A bird prepares to fly off from a dock by the water in Sabah, Malaysia on October 13, 2015. (Phalinn Ooi/Flickr)
The acclaimed Chinese director, who accepted a Lifetime Achievement award at the U.S-China Film Summit, painted a bright picture of the future of Sino-American collaboration.
The economic powerhouse has long struggled to create new products and ideas — but this may be about to change.
In an interview with ChinaFile, one of China's most preeminent film directors discusses censorship, Xi Jinping, and the possibility of working with Steven Spielberg.
Thousands of fruit bats emerge from the mangroves at twilight in search of food in Komodo National Park, Indonesia on October 16, 2015. (Marc/Flickr)
Each week, we'll reach into Asia Society's archives to find a photo from the organization's nearly 60-year history. This week: When Myanmar's democracy icon appeared in Washington to signal a major political shift.
A look at the preparations and celebrations associated with the sacred Hindu holiday.