By Niniek Karmini The Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Thousands of Indonesian factory workers took to the streets in the country’s capital Thursday, Nov. 22 to protest low wages […]
South Asia is a rising force in global methamphetamine trade
By Sebastian Abbot The Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Iran, Pakistan, and other South Asian countries are a fast-rising force in the global methamphetamine market, with drug cartels thriving off […]
Gamelan Pacifica creates harmony among musicians
By Gabrielle Kazuko Nomura Northwest Asian Weekly From outside Cornish College of the Arts’ Kerry Hall, it may seem like just another
Prof. Jim McCullough honored by Vietnam for contributions to education
On Dec. 20, the University of Puget Sound reported that Professor Jim McCullough was thanked by the President of Vietnam Truong Tan San for his contributions to education and businesses […]
‘Octomom’ case stuns one-child public in China
By Alexa Olesen The Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — The photo was undeniably cute. A studio portrait of eight babies in identical onesies and perky white cotton hats, sports an […]
Refugees share personal stories at Beyond Talking Points
On Nov. 16 at the Bellevue Art Museum, Humanities Washington’s Beyond Talking Points series wrapped up its multifaceted look at immigration with a program featuring refugees from around the world […]
Sept. 24: MEDRIX holds annual benefit dinner to support Southeast Asia
At the Overlake Golf and Country Club in Medina, MEDRIX (medical, education, development resources, international exchange) held its annual benefit dinner and auction, called MEDRIX’s Enchanted Moon Festival. Funds raised […]
Duc Tran: a savvy business owner who saw opportunity and took it
By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly Duc Tran’s parents owned a grocery store, so maybe it’s not a surprise that Tran also became a grocery store owner.
Communist Laos’ elections hold little promise for change
BANGKOK (AP) — Laos held legislative elections Saturday that are expected to sweep in a younger generation of lawmakers, but preserve the political status quo
Private school finds answers in Singapore method
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Educators at a small private Christian school in Olde Town Augusta are seeing results with a math curriculum imported from halfway around the world.