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Interview: Comedian Margaret Cho on Hot Food, Confucius and Her Next Tattoo

The groundbreaking Korean-American comedian answers five questions from Asia Society's Clara Lambert. more
The Korilla BBQ team strikes a pose in front of their truck at the 2011 Vendy Awards in New York City. They won the Rookie of the Year Award. (Korilla BBQ)

Interview: Korilla BBQ's Eddie Song Shares His Top Five Good Eats and More

Korilla BBQ's Eddie Song gives the lowdown on his favorite food picks in New York City, the story behind how he uses social media, and why there's a tiger on the truck. more
A North Korean soldier using binoculars watches from his quarters at the truce village of Panmunjom in the demilitarized zone on April 23, 2013. (Kim Jae-Hwan/AFP/Getty Images)

Expert: Current North Korea Drama 'More Uncertain and Worrying' Than Years Past

Andrew Gilholm, senior Northeast Asia analyst with the consultancy Control Risks, says it's "tough to see" a peaceful resolution to current tensions. more
Nandan Nilekani chairs the Unique Identification Authority of India. (YouTube)

Video: Nandan Nilekani on How Technology Can Transform India

Nadan Nilekani, the billionaire entrepreneur from India, appears at Asia Society in New York on Thursday, April 25 to discuss how India can leverage "leapfrog" technology to spur development. more
Christopher Hill, former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, discusses North Korea's most recent round of nuclear provocations at Asia Society's studio in New York City.

Video: Christopher Hill Says North Korea's Leaders 'Don't Know What They Want'

The chief U.S. envoy to the Six Party Talks reflects on what's behind North Korea's latest provocations. more
Kent Kedl, greater China and north Asia managing director for global risk consultancy Control Risks.

Video: The Five Biggest Challenges to Doing Business in China

"As business people, our goal is to reduce complexity," said Kent Kedl, greater China and north Asia managing director for global risk consultancy Control Risks. "China resists that at every turn." more
Chef Simpson Wong's Lobster Egg Foo Young, named one of the top eight dishes by The New York Times in 2012. (Tahiat Mahboob/Asia Society)

Video: Watch Chef Simpson Wong Cook His Famous Lobster Egg Foo Young

Step into the kitchen with New York-based Malaysian chef Simpson Wong and learn the inspiration behind his "Asian locavore" restaurant Wong. more
Michelle Obama stands with inaugural dress designer Jason Wu in front of the inaugural gown she wore to the inaugural balls and is now on display at the Smithsonian Museum of American History in Washington, DC on March 9, 2010. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Video: Fashion Designer Jason Wu on Creating 'Pretty Things' (and Making History)

We sit down with Jason Wu, the first fashion designer of Asian descent to design for a first lady. more

Courtside with Yao Ming: A Conversation

NBA superstar and former Rockets center, Yao Ming, stopped by Asia Society Texas Center to share a unique look at the impact of his path-breaking career, in conversation with former NBA star and ESPN analyst Jay Williams. more
Yao Ming during his interview at Asia Society Texas Center on February 12. (Douglas Bolduc/Asia Society)

Video: Yao Ming Talks Hoops, Animals and Wine in Texas

Former Houston Rocket (and budding vigneron) Yao Ming makes his first visit to Asia Society Texas Center since attending the groundbreaking in 2008. more