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Naan berenji, buttery rice cookies, are a Persian staple that you're especially likely to see in and around Norouz celebrations. (Molly Sheridan/Three Points Kitchen/Flickr)

From Mumbai to Los Angeles, Norouz Highlights Persistence of Persian Traditions

On March 20, Iranians and the Persian diaspora will celebrate the new year and the arrival of Spring with celebrations all over the world. more
Chicken-based tori paitan broth at Totto Ramen in New York, N.Y. (Keizo Shimamoto)

Multimedia: 'Ramen Dreams' Chef Picks His Five Best Ramen Joints in United States

A ramen fanatic who consumes an estimated 600 bowls a year picks his best ramen spots in America. more
(L to R) Han Sanping, Chairman, China Film Group; Peter Shiao, CEO, Orb Media Group; Lewis Coleman, President, Chief Financial Officer, DreamWorks. (Molly Ann/Asia Society)

Chinese Movie Mogul Promises New Party Leaders Will Open Market to Hollywood

Jonathan Landreth reports from a rare public exchange between Lewis Coleman, president and chief financial officer of DreamWorks, and Han Sanping, president of the China Film Group, the nation’s monopoly film importer. more
Koi Palace in Daly City, California. (ZakVTA/Flickr)

The Best Chinese Restaurants in America: Are They All in California?

We asked Los Angeles-based foodie David Chan — who has eaten at more than 6,000 Chinese restaurants in the U.S. — to rank his top 10. more
The Hon. Yeon-Sung Shin, the Korean Consul General in Los Angeles on Nov. 17, 2011. (Asia Society Korea Center)

'Korean Wave' Brings Hansik Dinner to Consul General's L.A. Residence

ASKC's Korean Wave Initiative wrapped up with a dinner catered by Lotte Hotels & Resorts premiere chefs. more
Panelists speaking at Asia Society Southern California's discussion on Afghanistan in Los Angeles on June 21, 2011.

Experts: Afghan 'Arab Spring' Would Lead to 'Anarchy and Chaos'

Asia Society Southern California held a panel discussion Tuesday to discuss the proposed troop drawdown. more