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Asher Hasan recounts the original human tragedy that motivated him to start providing quality health insurance for Pakistan's underclass. (3 min., 22 sec.)

'Compassionate Capitalism' for the Developing World

Asher Hasan argues for private enterprise as a health insurance provider for the urban poor. more

Orville Schell on Fresh Air

Asia Society's Center on US-China Relations spoke with National Public Radio's "Fresh Air" host Terry Gross. more
Stonyfield Farm CEO Gary Hirshberg at the Asia Society, November 9, 2009. (Bill Swersey/Asia Society)

A Healthy Outlook for Organic Food in Asia

Stonyfield Farm CEO Gary Hirshberg and Wal-Mart's Beth Keck on organic food in Asia. more
A woman passes Lohao City, Beijing's first organic health foods store on January 12, 2009. (Peter Parks/AFP/Getty Images)

Discuss: Is Asia Ready to Go Organic?

Share your thoughts: Is Asia ready for organic food? more
Wen Bo (left), co-director of Pacific Environment's China Program explains how local Chinese students are empowered to spread awareness of environmental dangers to their peers.

In Conversation with China's Eco Hero- Wen Bo

Wen Bo is Co-Director of Pacific Environment’s China Program and Coordinator of the Greengrants China Advisory Board. more
ASNC's 6th Annual Dinner drew over 300 attendees to the Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco on May 2, 2009. (Thomas Gibbons/Asia Society Northern California)

ASNC Goes Green for 6th Annual Dinner

Gala San Francisco event raises funds, environmental awareness in the same night. more
"Green revolution" panelists at the Asia Society on February 20, 2009.

A Second 'Green Revolution'?

Do we need another "green revolution" in agriculture production to address the global food crisis? more
All cities to some degree grow spontaneously through the random decisions of many individuals. (Deb Agrin)

Urban Life: Cities on the Rise

Why are people drawn to cities? more
Left to right: Nejira Nalic, Sadaffe Abid, Clara Akeman (Philip Touitou/Asia Society)

Global Women Leaders in Microfinance

In a globalized world, women are leading the way to eliminate poverty and create sustainable development. more