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Australia’s Asian songline

Asian music culture was significant in colonial and early Federation Australia From the 1840s and up until the introduction of the Immigration Restriction Act in

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The Philippines

Atoning for the sins of the father

Bongbong Marcos’s bid for the vice-presidency could be a test for the maturity of Philippine democracy Around the period that the Philippines was under the

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Art

Ink art engages with the modern world

An artistic genre widely associated with Chinese cultural tradition is being revitalised and reinterpreted by a new generation of artists Contemporary ink art has emerged

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Japan

Japan wrestles with sumo-style economy

Faced with a stagnating economy and a shrinking population, Japan remains reluctant to embrace foreign investment and talent In keeping with the conventional perception of

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India

India’s newest pose

Yoga has attained new prominence in Indian national politics In the new millennium, India has grown increasingly assertive in its global presence. Bollywood has spread

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