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COVID-19’s other victims: Virus-linked hunger killing 10,000 children a month

July 28, 2020 By Lori Hinnant And Sam Mednick

All around the world, the coronavirus and its restrictions are pushing already hungry communities over the edge, cutting off meager farms from markets, and isolating villages from food and medical aid.

Low-paid migrant workers bear the worst of Singapore’s second COVID-19 wave

April 10, 2020 By Eileen Ng

Singapore was seen as a model in its early response to the virus, but it apparently overlooked hundreds of thousands of migrant workers living in crowded dormitories.

China’s coronavirus response shows what’s possible when people come before profits

January 26, 2020 By C.J. Atkins

On Wall Street meanwhile, profit was the focus as financial advisers told clients to buy shares in companies that stand to make money from the crisis.

Decade of Asian cinema crowns 2019’s Top Ten Films

December 23, 2019 By Dennis Broe

There is an Asian pivot in global cinema which accompanies the economic strength of the region.

Monty Python’s North Korea? Comedian’s book is surprisingly objective look at DPRK

December 3, 2019 By Brian W. Major

Michael Palin often disparages the system of the DPRK, but as his journey continues, he clearly became quite fond of the Korean people.