A Page Out of a Bygone Era
To demonstrate my sophistication and superior taste, I bought myself the “Book of Nothing”. A man-about-town had to be owning something funky and groovy…
YESHEY DORJI
Rohingyas Seek Opportunities in Malaysia
With oppression and limited opportunities in Myanmar's northern Rakhine State, Rohingya youths travel south.
IRIN
Tale of a Skaterboy
My first encounter with 万成（Wan Cheng), he had yelled at me to mind my manners. The second time I spoke with him, I asked him to remove his shirt for me.
SUE ANNE TAY
More Than the Money: China’s Short Films Take on the Existential
If the popular success of China’s made-for-the-web short films is anything to go by, the Chinese post-80s generation may be doing serious soul-searching in a time of unprecedented economic growth.
SIMONE ERASMUS-LAM
The Joy of Sixx
The nine members of Singaporean band, Sixx, are coming soon to an MRT station near you.
DARIUS SIT
In Gaza, young rebels with a cause
They have released a manifesto. The language is crude and some may even be offended. But really, there are way more offensive things in Gaza.
DAN-CHYI CHUA
Sole to Soul
A Cambodian in Canada shares a poignant and personal tale about his six-dollar pair of sneakers.
SARORN RON SIM
The Tears Need to Stop at the Airport
Nepali parents should quit being emotional when their kids leave to work abroad. These young people will gain skills and experience that can one day help bring progress and prosperity to their country.
SAGAR ONTA
Biting the Hand that Feeds
So you think you’re not consumerist because you’re vegan and you like indie music? You’re just subscribing to another kind of brand.
MARLA CABANBAN
The Hills are Alive! And Alive. And Alive.
A Sound of Music addict lists a few of her favourite things about the movie.
MELANIE LEE
Come on, Chinese students!
It’s time to step out of our comfort zone and learn a bit more about the countries we’re in.
HEATHER WANG
An Education that Liberates
Education is freedom. Then we can determine ourselves truth and falsity, good and evil, and not behave like unthinking sheep in a herd.
SOVACHANA POU
How High They Can Go
A Singapore mother watches her son have his first go at a swing with relish – and some regret.
MOTHER, INC
A Letter to the Future
She was 17 when she wrote this; young, confident and looking forward to her future. A year later Tejaswee Rao is dead, a victim of dengue fever.
TEJASWEE RAO
From Cultural Revolution to Consumer Revolution
Two Peking University professors give their views on China’s youths – and who could be leading China in 30 years.
ALEC ASH