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The Asian Voice

Past Lives director draws on Asian-American immigrant experience of reuniting with her childhood love

Past Lives is South Korean-Canadian director, playwright and screenwriter Celine Song’s directorial film debut.
Past Lives is South Korean-Canadian director, playwright and screenwriter Celine Song’s directorial film debut.

The Asian Voice

Anwar’s first 100 days - from hope to concern: Sin Chew Daily contributor

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim attends a wreath-laying ceremony at Rizal Park in Manila on March 2, 2023.
Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim attends a wreath-laying ceremony at Rizal Park in Manila on March 2, 2023.

The Asian Voice

The Myanmar challenge: Statesman contributor

A woman attends a rally by Myanmar migrants living in Thailand outside the United Nations ESCAP building in Bangkok on March 5, 2021.
A woman attends a rally by Myanmar migrants living in Thailand outside the United Nations ESCAP building in Bangkok on March 5, 2021.

The Asian Voice

Bolstering Indonesia-India strategic partnership will be mutually beneficial: Jakarta Post contributor

Indonesian President Joko Widodo (left) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi fly kites at the opening ceremony of the India-Indonesia Kite Exhibition in Jakarta on May 30, 2018.
Indonesian President Joko Widodo (left) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi fly kites at the opening ceremony of the India-Indonesia Kite Exhibition in Jakarta on May 30, 2018.

The Asian Voice

Japanese ‘peer pressure’ may prevent return to pre-Covid life: Yomiuri Shimbun contributor

People wearing face masks wait to cross a street in Tokyo on Jan 27, 2023.
People wearing face masks wait to cross a street in Tokyo on Jan 27, 2023.

The Asian Voice

Gender equality key to addressing low fertility: China Daily contributor

The writer says policies need to be designed around the principles of maximising reproductive choices and supporting couples’ fertility aspirations
The writer says policies need to be designed around the principles of maximising reproductive choices and supporting couples’ fertility aspirations

The Asian Voice

The world must not turn away from the Rohingya plight: Daily Star contributor

Rohingya refugees queue for aid at Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, on Sept 26, 2017.
Rohingya refugees queue for aid at Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, on Sept 26, 2017.

The Asian Voice

Manage crisis and more to ease tensions with North Korea: Korea Herald contributor

A protestor waves a South Korean national flag in village of Pyeongsan, in Yangsan on Nov 16, 2002.
A protestor waves a South Korean national flag in village of Pyeongsan, in Yangsan on Nov 16, 2002.

The Asian Voice

Permanent woes, temporary fixes: Dawn contributor

A Pakistani stockbroker monitors share prices during a trading session at the Pakistan Stock Exchange in Karachi on Feb 10, 2023.
A Pakistani stockbroker monitors share prices during a trading session at the Pakistan Stock Exchange in Karachi on Feb 10, 2023.

The Asian Voice

Reimagining education in the Philippines: Inquirer contributor

Students attend morning assembly rites at the San Juan Elementary School in Metro Manila on Aug 22, 2022.
Students attend morning assembly rites at the San Juan Elementary School in Metro Manila on Aug 22, 2022.

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