Reviewed by Zanta Nkumane The Queer Arab Glossary is, first and foremost, an act of presence. In a world that often paints Arab societies with a broad brush of conservatism, this...
Inside Taiwan’s underground rave scene, where music, mysticism, and fleeting trust pulse through the margins of the city At a crumbling temple on a mountain slope in Taoyuan, music begins...
Women motorcycle taxi drivers in Indonesia navigate exploitative digital platforms and structural gender bias Last month, on International Labour Day, Konde.co released a groundbreaking research report on the precarious conditions...
A Thai political activist reflects on the movement’s highs and lows since the 2020 protests, and why he believes that change – however slowly – is coming In the fading...
An Iraqi perspective on the newest fad in laser hair removal The beauty industry is enormous and incredibly popular in the Middle East. When I lived in Beirut – writes our Contributing...
In Indonesia’s digital shadows, LGBTQ+ voices are being hacked, harassed and silenced – often with the law’s blessing. In the dark corners of Makassar’s digital sphere, where anonymity should be...
A planner reflects on a half a century of urban change from post-war reconstruction to headlong development Since even before the turn of the 21st Century, Southeast Asia has shaken...
A leading politician suggests a moment of national crisis requires a strategic, cross-party response. Trump’s announcement of a 32% tariff on Taiwanese exports comes at a time when the Taiwanese...
Trump’s trade war hits Asian exporters hard but for Egypt’s textile industry, it could be the break they’ve been waiting for. With Egyptian exports facing only a minimal 10% tariff,...
A professor discusses the cost for one of Korea’s key industries. Professor Lee Ho-geun an automotive engineering academic at Daedeok University gives his assessment of the possible impact of the...
In Vietnam, many business owners speak up to reassure employees and shareholders. Panic erupted in Vietnam when Trump announced plans to impose 46% tariffs on the country’s exports. Shares of...
An exploration of halal Hong Kong. Halal food is becoming more visible in Hong Kong. But for the city’s 300,000-strong Muslim community, it’s about far more than what’s on the...
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