In Empire of the Winds, author Philip Bowring explores the history and significance of a region he calls Nusantaria – 20,000 islands stretching from Malaysia, the Taiwan and the Philippines to Indonesia and Timor.
Six bands supporting ‘Malay power’ movement – which believes Malaysia should be an exclusively Malay nation, immigration should end and non-Malays should be expelled – have been lined up for ‘Death to Antifa’ event.
Six bands supporting ‘Malay power’ movement – which believes Malaysia should be an exclusively Malay nation, immigration should end and non-Malays should be expelled – have been lined up for ‘Death to Antifa’ event.
Bollywood channel went ahead of Swedish comedian and video game player/commentator and held the top spot for more than two hours. But PewDiePie regained a narrow lead after both pages surpassed 90 million subscribers.
Bollywood channel went ahead of Swedish comedian and video game player/commentator and held the top spot for more than two hours. But PewDiePie regained a narrow lead after both pages surpassed 90 million subscribers.
Rather than sing about love as others in her country do, Sochetra Vartey writes lyrics about issues such as domestic violence and poverty. She may have softened her sound lately, but Cambodia’s leading lady of punk still packs a punch.
Rather than sing about love as others in her country do, Sochetra Vartey writes lyrics about issues such as domestic violence and poverty. She may have softened her sound lately, but Cambodia’s leading lady of punk still packs a punch.
You’ll appreciate the rare moments of comedy in Peele’s new chiller about a family forced to confront doppelgängers bent on their destruction. Lupita Nyong’o, Elisabeth Moss and Winston Duke star in this sinister tale.
You’ll appreciate the rare moments of comedy in Peele’s new chiller about a family forced to confront doppelgängers bent on their destruction. Lupita Nyong’o, Elisabeth Moss and Winston Duke star in this sinister tale.
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Malaysian artist collective Pangrok Sulap highlight Hong Kong’s marginalised artisans at the Centre for Heritage, Arts and Textile in The Mills complex in Tsuen Wan, where opening show features Southeast Asian art.
American writer’s new novel The Island of Sea Women looks at the friendship of two of the divers known as Jeju Island Mermaids from the 1930s to recent times. Passages that detail the daily lives of the divers are the most engrossing.
American writer’s new novel The Island of Sea Women looks at the friendship of two of the divers known as Jeju Island Mermaids from the 1930s to recent times. Passages that detail the daily lives of the divers are the most engrossing.
The Italian director was invited by the Chinese government in 1972 to make a film singing the praises of the communist revolution. His film was banned in China for 40 years and is the subject of a new Chinese documentary, Seeking Chung Kuo, that talked to people from the original film.
The Italian director was invited by the Chinese government in 1972 to make a film singing the praises of the communist revolution. His film was banned in China for 40 years and is the subject of a new Chinese documentary, Seeking Chung Kuo, that talked to people from the original film.
Hirokazu Koreeda’s film about a family of petty criminals in Tokyo takes top honour after missing out on Oscar; Lee Chang-dong wins best director for psychodrama Burning, and Hong Kong films earn three awards.
Hirokazu Koreeda’s film about a family of petty criminals in Tokyo takes top honour after missing out on Oscar; Lee Chang-dong wins best director for psychodrama Burning, and Hong Kong films earn three awards.
A trip to Colombia led to the opening of Singapore-based Artitude Galeria. Owners Ravi Thakran and partner Holly Turner were amazed at the similarities between Latin America and Asian art and decided to bring the two together.
A trip to Colombia led to the opening of Singapore-based Artitude Galeria. Owners Ravi Thakran and partner Holly Turner were amazed at the similarities between Latin America and Asian art and decided to bring the two together.
Little is known about North Korea’s domestic feature films, but a German travelling film roadshow once gave a peek into this mysterious world.
Little is known about North Korea’s domestic feature films, but a German travelling film roadshow once gave a peek into this mysterious world.
Peggy Chan, the restaurateur behind Grassroots Pantry, says the Maus graphic novel taught her how to channel suffering into something positive
Peggy Chan, the restaurateur behind Grassroots Pantry, says the Maus graphic novel taught her how to channel suffering into something positive
Tan was 12 years old when he was diagnosed with having only half of his hearing in his right ear, and 75 per cent in his left, but still became a success. He is now raising awareness for those with physical and mental disabilities.
Tan was 12 years old when he was diagnosed with having only half of his hearing in his right ear, and 75 per cent in his left, but still became a success. He is now raising awareness for those with physical and mental disabilities.
Keating joined Boyzone at 16 and the boy band became one of the most successful ever selling more than 25 million records. Boyzone are calling in on Hong Kong on their farewell world tour.
Keating joined Boyzone at 16 and the boy band became one of the most successful ever selling more than 25 million records. Boyzone are calling in on Hong Kong on their farewell world tour.
Carolyn Choa’s adaptation of Yasunari Kawabata’s 1964 tale Beauty and Sadness will premier in Hong Kong next month, with collaborators including renowned director David Pountney and Oscar-winning set designer Tim Yip.
Carolyn Choa’s adaptation of Yasunari Kawabata’s 1964 tale Beauty and Sadness will premier in Hong Kong next month, with collaborators including renowned director David Pountney and Oscar-winning set designer Tim Yip.
A new book describes the tumultuous rows that US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and daughter had with other senior advisers, and questions whether the couple really has the country’s best interests at heart.
A new book describes the tumultuous rows that US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and daughter had with other senior advisers, and questions whether the couple really has the country’s best interests at heart.
Over 30 works of the Hong Kong modernist artist, who recently died at the age of 96, are on show at the Asia Society Hong Kong Centre. The exhibition is a rare chance to see some of his best works all under one roof
Over 30 works of the Hong Kong modernist artist, who recently died at the age of 96, are on show at the Asia Society Hong Kong Centre. The exhibition is a rare chance to see some of his best works all under one roof
Briton Martin Lever, who moved to Hong Kong in 1979, translates his colourful memories of old Hong Kong into 12 paintings for his latest “Street” series
Briton Martin Lever, who moved to Hong Kong in 1979, translates his colourful memories of old Hong Kong into 12 paintings for his latest “Street” series
Completely different from anything Hong Kong cinema traditionally has to offer, G Affairs is a tale of depravity that does not pull its punches.
Completely different from anything Hong Kong cinema traditionally has to offer, G Affairs is a tale of depravity that does not pull its punches.
Exit Strategies is a multimedia exhibition comprising video, sculpture, photography and sound. Artificial Landscapes is an ultra high definition video installation on a 1,400 square metre screen.
Exit Strategies is a multimedia exhibition comprising video, sculpture, photography and sound. Artificial Landscapes is an ultra high definition video installation on a 1,400 square metre screen.