# east asia (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 8 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover east asia. Page: Feed: --- ## [AJA Newsbites – August 23, 2026](https://theasian.asia/archives/205009) _2026-08-23 · AJA Newsbites · THE AsiaN_ AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaAfter months of sharp political confrontation, South Korea’s ruling and opposition camps held a rare face-to-face discussion on Seoul’s housing policy. Kim Young-bae, head of the ruling … The post AJA Newsbites – August 23,… ## [AJA Newsbites – August 22, 2026](https://theasian.asia/archives/205007) _2026-08-22 · Admin · THE AsiaN_ AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaAt a senior welfare center in Seoul’s Songpa District, Lee Young-seok, 90, becomes intensely focused the moment he picks up his cue. Lee represented Seoul in the … The post AJA Newsbites – August 22, 2026 appeared first on… ## [Issue 234: Thailand’s Tourism Tax is Back & Russia Targets South East Asian Tourists](https://asiatravelreset.substack.com/p/issue-234-thailands-tourism-tax-is) _2026-08-22 · Gary Bowerman · Asia Travel Re:Set_ Will there be any exemptions for Thailand’s rescheduled & revalued tourism tax? ## [Marxism, Black Liberation and the Global Class Struggle – Part 2: Settler colonialism](https://www.socialistaction.net/2026/08/21/marxism-black-liberation-and-the-global-class-struggle-part-2-settler-colonialism/) _2026-08-21 · shoreditchadmin2 · Socialist Action_ Colonial rule often destroyed pre-existing social and economic systems, replacing them with production oriented toward the European market. The exploitation of enslaved Africans in the Americas and of colonised populations across Asia and Africa underpinned the industrial growth of Europe. The post Marxism, Black Liberation and the Global Class Struggle – Part 2: Settler colonialism first appeared… ## [AJA Newsbites – August 21, 2026](https://theasian.asia/archives/205005) _2026-08-21 · Admin · THE AsiaN_ AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaHyundai Motor’s labor union launched a full-scale strike on Friday, Aug. 21, its first in a decade, after wage and collective bargaining talks broke down. Major production … The post AJA Newsbites – August 21, 2026 appeared… ## [When police kill, the state rewrites the rules: the IOPC and Chris Kaba](https://www.socialistaction.net/2026/08/20/when-police-kill-the-state-rewrites-the-rules-the-iopc-and-chris-kaba/) _2026-08-20 · shoreditchadmin2 · Socialist Action_ The extraordinary treatment of the police firearms officer who shot and killed Chris Kaba: “throughout this case sends a dangerous message: when police kill, the system will bend over backwards to protect police officers rather than hold them accountable and deliver justice”. The post When police kill, the state rewrites the rules: the IOPC and Chris Kaba first appeared on Socialist Action . The… ## [Korea’s National Flower Takes Root in the Heart of Bishkek](https://theasian.asia/archives/204995) _2026-08-20 · Nurzhan Kasmalieva · THE AsiaN_ By Nurzhan Kasmalieva BISHKEK: An environmental campaign to plant 70 hibiscus bushes – Korea’s national flower, known in Korean as mugunghwa – was held at the Kyrgyzstan-Korea Friendship Park in Bishkek on August 19. Bringing together representatives of Kyrgyzstan and the Republic of Korea as well as young volunteers, the initiative combined urban greening with … The post Korea’s National Flower… ## [AJA Newsbites – August 20, 2026](https://theasian.asia/archives/204993) _2026-08-20 · AJA Newsbites · THE AsiaN_ AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaThe Korean won strengthened sharply against the U.S. dollar on Aug. 19, with the exchange rate falling below 1,400 won for the first time in 11 months. … The post AJA Newsbites – August 20, 2026 appeared first on THE AsiaN . ## [Some observations on the Japan–UK relationship and the revival of Japanese militarism](https://www.socialistaction.net/2026/08/19/some-observations-on-the-japan-uk-relationship-and-the-revival-of-japanese-militarism/) _2026-08-19 · shoreditchadmin2 · Socialist Action_ Japan is increasingly militarising for a potential conflict with China over Taiwan. The UK military has stepped up activity in the Asia Pacific region. The UK and Japan are increasing their collaboration. The post Some observations on the Japan–UK relationship and the revival of Japanese militarism first appeared on Socialist Action . The post Some observations on the Japan–UK relationship and the… ## [AJA Newsbites – August 19, 2026](https://theasian.asia/archives/204989) _2026-08-18 · AJA Newsbites · THE AsiaN_ AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaOngoing South Korea-US military exercises have been sharply reduced following an order from US President Donald Trump. US Forces Korea is expected to conduct only the first … The post AJA Newsbites – August 19, 2026 appeared… ## [AI QA that opens fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/aCjrFV7EkwQ1) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Run a browser QA from plain-English instructions; get GitHub issues and optional fix PRs. ## [The Overheated System: Causes of Climate Change and Our Leverage Against the Crisis](https://theasian.asia/archives/204986) _2026-08-18 · Hassan Humeida · THE AsiaN_ By Dr. Hassan HumeidaKIEL, GERMANY: Global weather is spinning out of control. Once-in-a-century floods, months-long droughts, and record-breaking summer heatwaves are no longer statistical outliers; they are the symptoms of a profound transformation of our planet. To understand the intensity of these weather extremes and to effectively limit them, we must examine the dual causes … The post The… ## [Pakistan Civil Society Under Siege Amid Growing Human Rights Concerns, State Clampdowns in Sindh province](https://theasian.asia/archives/204979) _2026-08-18 · Nasir Aijaz · THE AsiaN_ Police dismantle a protest camp set up to demand recovery of mossing children By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: The human rights landscape in Pakistan in general, and Sindh province in particular, has come under increasing scrutiny by civil society groups, legal bodies, and rights monitors due to growing state clampdowns on free expression, peaceful … The post Pakistan Civil… ## [From Trump to Britain: How the US anti-DEI offensive is spreading](https://www.socialistaction.net/2026/08/18/from-trump-to-britain-how-the-us-anti-dei-offensive-is-spreading/) _2026-08-18 · shoreditchadmin2 · Socialist Action_ In Britain the racist offensive against equality, diversity and inclusion, is being promoted not only by explicitly right-wing activists but through sections of the mainstream media. The post From Trump to Britain: How the US anti-DEI offensive is spreading first appeared on Socialist Action . The post From Trump to Britain: How the US anti-DEI offensive is spreading appeared first on Socialist… ## [AJA Newsbites – August 18, 2026](https://theasian.asia/archives/204975) _2026-08-18 · Admin · THE AsiaN_ AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaKim Min-seok was elected leader of South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party on August 17, defeating Chung Cheong-rae after a preferential voting process. At the party convention in … The post AJA Newsbites – August 18, 2026… ## [The Face of Asia in the Digital Era](https://theasian.asia/archives/204972) _2026-08-18 · Eddy Suprapto · THE AsiaN_ By Eddy SupraptoPresidium of the Professional Society for Democracy JAKARTA: As the 21st century unfolds, the landscape of Asia is defined by competition for regional political influence and rapid technological advancement. Economically, Asia is arguably the fastest-growing region, outpacing areas that had previously surged ahead. Asia is projected to become a key engine of global … The post The… ## [The hounding of Jason Arday was racist](https://www.socialistaction.net/2026/08/17/the-hounding-of-jason-arday-was-racist/) _2026-08-17 · shoreditchadmin2 · Socialist Action_ The right has spent years attacking diversity, anti-racism and the idea that structural racism shapes who gets ahead in Britain. Jason Arday became perfect material for that project. The post The hounding of Jason Arday was racist first appeared on Socialist Action . The post The hounding of Jason Arday was racist appeared first on Socialist Action . ## [Zahid Hussain, a Bridge Between Korea and Pakistan, Named Recipient of Tamgha-i-Imtiaz](https://theasian.asia/archives/204969) _2026-08-17 · THE AsiaN Editor · THE AsiaN_ By Lee Sang-kiFormer President of Asia Journalists Association Publisher of The AsiaN SEOUL: Zahid Hussain, a Pakistani who has spent nearly two decades promoting friendship and mutual understanding between Korea and Pakistan, has been named a recipient of Pakistan’s prestigious civil award, the Tamgha-i-Imtiaz, or Medal of Excellence. The Government of Pakistan announced the recipients … The post… ## [AJA Newsbites – August 17, 2026](https://theasian.asia/archives/204963) _2026-08-17 · AJA Newsbites · THE AsiaN_ AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaChristopher Nolan’s “Odyssey” has become a major Korean box-office phenomenon, surpassing 4 million admissions just 12 days after its August 5 release. By August 16, cumulative attendance … The post AJA Newsbites – August… ## [AJA Newsbites – August 16, 2026](https://theasian.asia/archives/204959) _2026-08-16 · AJA Newsbites · THE AsiaN_ AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaThe Bonghwangdaegi National High School Baseball Tournament, one of South Korea’s largest and most prestigious high school baseball competitions, is underway in Seoul through August 27 with … The post AJA Newsbites – August… ## [Issue 233: High-Yield Tourism is Having a "2026 Moment" in Asia](https://asiatravelreset.substack.com/p/issue-233-high-yield-tourism-is-having) _2026-08-15 · Gary Bowerman · Asia Travel Re:Set_ With two-thirds of a challenging 2026 almost complete, tourism plans are taking new turns ## [Stocks ranked by what execs say (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/KINmeplUe6oR) _2026-08-15 · **Sponsored**_ Evidence-backed watchlists from earnings calls and filings, cited to real transcripts—not guesses. ## [August 2026: Transforming through Play](https://news.transitionnetwork.org/august-2026-transforming-through-play/) _2026-08-14 · Transition Network international · Transition Network News & Newsletter_ In this issue: Cultural Transformation Game, East Asia Gathering, Fundraising Foundations evergreen training, invitation to the Waves Café, Gathering Journal #3, and more! ## [JEDAI: Challenging the status quo and walking the talk](https://news.transitionnetwork.org/jedai-walking-the-talk/) _2026-08-14 · Transition Network international · Transition Network News & Newsletter_ The Transition Network has always been rooted in social and ecological justice values and principles. But we, as a team, felt that something important was missing. Hear about our ongoing journey and join the conversation: find pathways and opportunities at the end of this blog. We would like to ## [As the world burns, it’s not “pragmatic” to throw more fuel on the fire](https://www.socialistaction.net/2026/08/13/as-the-world-burns-its-not-pragmatic-to-throw-more-fuel-on-the-fire/) _2026-08-13 · shoreditchadmin2 · Socialist Action_ The "new normal" is not characterised by stability. It is not a plateau that we can "get used to". It's more an accelerating, destabilising vortex. The current approach in Britain is to retreat on polices. The post As the world burns, it’s not “pragmatic” to throw more fuel on the fire first appeared on Socialist Action . The post As the world burns, it’s not “pragmatic” to throw more fuel on the… ## [トランジション東アジアギャザリング Transition East Asia Gathering 2026](https://news.transitionnetwork.org/transition-east-asia-gathering-2026/) _2026-08-12 · Transition Network international · Transition Network News & Newsletter_ Transitioners from South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Japan gathered in Kyohoku, Kyoto for the Transition East Asia Gathering 2026 ## [Gathering Journal #3: Why Gather?](https://news.transitionnetwork.org/gathering-journal-3-why-gather/) _2026-08-11 · Don Hall · Transition Network News & Newsletter_ TNi's Training Coordinator, Don Hall, muses on the unique power of in-person gatherings in our increasingly isolated times. ## [U.S. and Israel’s fake “refugee invasion” operation in Ceuta](https://www.socialistaction.net/2026/08/11/u-s-and-israels-fake-refugee-invasion-operation-in-ceuta/) _2026-08-11 · shoreditchadmin2 · Socialist Action_ Abundant videos and other materials show how this spontaneous “incursion” was physically organised by the Moroccan dictatorship to aid a campaign by the U.S. and Israel. The post U.S. and Israel’s fake “refugee invasion” operation in Ceuta first appeared on Socialist Action . The post U.S. and Israel’s fake “refugee invasion” operation in Ceuta appeared first on Socialist Action . ## [Issue 232: South East Asia's Next Tourism Battlegrounds](https://asiatravelreset.substack.com/p/issue-232-south-east-asias-next-tourism) _2026-08-08 · Gary Bowerman · Asia Travel Re:Set_ Are destinations chasing the same tourists with similar strategies? ## [Support the Palestinians and their allies against imperialism!](https://www.socialistaction.net/2026/08/07/support-the-palestinians-and-their-allies-against-imperialism/) _2026-08-07 · shoreditchadmin2 · Socialist Action_ The struggle for Palestinian freedom is one of the world’s most vital fights against national oppression. We must continue to do everything possible to broaden it. The most powerful solidarity bloc is necessary. If the allies of the Palestinians take a blow, the Palestinians suffer. If the allies secure a victory, the Palestinians will benefit. The post Support the Palestinians and their allies… ## [Germany and Poland are paying a heavy price for subordination to the US global war drive](https://www.socialistaction.net/2026/08/06/germany-and-poland-are-paying-a-heavy-price-for-subordination-to-the-us-global-war-drive/) _2026-08-06 · shoreditchadmin2 · Socialist Action_ Both Germany and Poland are committing to defence spending on a scale not seen since the end of the Cold War. A European war machine under US control is being imposed on societies increasingly unwilling to pay its price. The post Germany and Poland are paying a heavy price for subordination to the US global war drive first appeared on Socialist Action . The post Germany and Poland are paying a… ## [The August 2026 Mussel of the Month is “Unio” cathaicus](https://musselproject.substack.com/p/the-august-2026-mussel-of-the-month) _2026-08-05 · Daniel Graf · The MUSSEL Project_ We have to look into the past to bring a perfectly good species name back to our present ## [Hire AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/XMNSfbQZIx3A) _2026-08-05 · **Sponsored**_ Browse public gigs, message candidates, and run video interviews — free to start. ## [Issue 231: 6 Takeaways from Trip.com's China Anti-trust Case](https://asiatravelreset.substack.com/p/issue-231-6-takeaways-from-tripcoms) _2026-08-01 · Gary Bowerman · Asia Travel Re:Set_ A chastening week for China's most internationally recognised OTA. ## [In the News: South Asia + Global Edition](https://economyzerogroup.substack.com/p/in-the-news-south-asia-global-edition) _2026-07-31 · Economy Zero Group · Decarb Digest_ July 17-30 ## [The push back against the US militarisation of East Asia](https://www.socialistaction.net/2026/07/30/the-push-back-against-the-us-militarisation-of-east-asia/) _2026-07-30 · shoreditchadmin2 · Socialist Action_ We are already in the foothills of World War 3 which will be fought with nuclear weapons and poses an existential threat to humanity. Our task is to build the largest possible global majority for peace, both here in the UK and wherever else we can. The post The push back against the US militarisation of East Asia first appeared on Socialist Action . The post The push back against the US… ## [‘The Odyssey’: An epic for our times](https://www.socialistaction.net/2026/07/29/the-odyssey-an-epic-for-our-times/) _2026-07-29 · shoreditchadmin2 · Socialist Action_ The makers of the blockbuster film ‘The Odyssey’ have joined the ancient line of storytellers who have reworked this story to allow us to reflect on human frailties, the conditions of our own society and to consider both through fresh eyes. The post ‘The Odyssey’: An epic for our times first appeared on Socialist Action . The post ‘The Odyssey’: An epic for our times appeared first on Socialist… ## [Issue 230: The Year So Far in South East Asian Travel & Tourism: 12 Key Themes](https://asiatravelreset.substack.com/p/issue-230-the-year-so-far-in-south) _2026-07-26 · Gary Bowerman · Asia Travel Re:Set_ Uncertainty and risk prevail across the travel landscape of South East Asia. ## [India’s Coal Dependence:](https://economyzerogroup.substack.com/p/indias-coal-dependence) _2026-07-24 · Economy Zero Group · Decarb Digest_ The Complexities of Phasing Out ## [Decarb Digest — In the News](https://economyzerogroup.substack.com/p/decarb-digest-in-the-news) _2026-07-17 · Economy Zero Group · Decarb Digest_ South Asia + | 4–16 July 2026 ## [What the Nuns of Canterbury Can Teach You About PR](https://southasianherald.com/what-the-nuns-of-canterbury-can-teach-you-about-pr/) _2026-07-16 · Farzana Baduel · Podcasts Archives - South Asian Herald_ A thousand-year-old piece of embroidery, a hundred-page resignation letter and a man dressed as a bin have almost nothing in common, except that all three explain, better than any textbook,… The post What the Nuns of Canterbury Can Teach You About PR appeared first on South Asian Herald . ## [July 2026: Hacking the Transition narrative space](https://news.transitionnetwork.org/july-2026-hacking-transition-narrative-space/) _2026-07-16 · Transition Network international · Transition Network News & Newsletter_ In this issue: new Transition narrative hack, articles from Seba Pibi, Don Hall, play the Cultural Transformation Game, read the second release of the Gathering Journal, Kate Evans' Thrutopia story, SCCAN podcast with Martin, news from the hubs & groups and +! ## [Micelios colaborativos y bosques de esperanza en México](https://news.transitionnetwork.org/micelios-colaborativos-bosques-esperanza-mexico/) _2026-07-16 · Transition Network international · Transition Network News & Newsletter_ Micelios colaborativos y bosques de esperanza para tejer futuros posibles impulsando la transición ecosocial en México | Collaborative mycelium and forests of hope to weave possible futures by driving the eco-social transition in Mexico ## [Hacking the Transition Narratives: Shaping Reality Together](https://news.transitionnetwork.org/hacking-transition-narratives/) _2026-07-15 · Esther Molina · Transition Network News & Newsletter_ This is the second part to the blog Rhizomatic Adventures on Narrative Hacking I wrote last year. If you haven't, take a look to better understand where this comes from. As you know, Transition Network international won a seat at the Rhizome Fellowship 2025. This allowed us ## [Gathering Journal #2: Who Is This Gathering For?](https://news.transitionnetwork.org/gathering-journal-2-who-is-this-gathering-for/) _2026-07-11 · Daniel Rudolph · Transition Network News & Newsletter_ Dan's entry into the Gathering Journal, exploring who are the people who might be coming together next year ## [Escuchando los territorios: aprendizajes desde el rol de Hubs Link](https://news.transitionnetwork.org/hubs-link-seba/) _2026-07-11 · Sebastian Pibi · Transition Network News & Newsletter_ Listening to the Territories: Learnings from the Role of a Hubs Link ## [Me Against The World](https://southasianherald.com/me-against-the-world/) _2026-07-09 · Farzana Baduel · Podcasts Archives - South Asian Herald_ There is a particular kind of reputational crisis that happens when powerful people start to believe the whole world is against them. It can be emotionally persuasive. It can rally… The post Me Against The World appeared first on South Asian Herald . ## [Nobody Ever Said Changing the World Would Be Easy](https://news.transitionnetwork.org/nobody-ever-said-changing-the-world-would-be-easy/) _2026-07-08 · Don Hall · Transition Network News & Newsletter_ Nobody ever said changing the world would be easy, but by engaging in a process of lifelong learning and continual evolution, we can make this work much easier on ourselves. ## [The July 2026 Mussel of the Month is Iridea granosa](https://musselproject.substack.com/p/the-july-2026-mussel-of-the-month) _2026-07-03 · Daniel Graf · The MUSSEL Project_ A new genus in the Family Hyriidae, but the hyriid phylogeny still has some fuzzy edges ## [In the News: Across South Asia](https://economyzerogroup.substack.com/p/in-the-news-across-south-asia) _2026-07-03 · Economy Zero Group · Decarb Digest_ 18 June – 3 July 2026 ## [When the Question Becomes the Story](https://southasianherald.com/when-the-question-becomes-the-story/) _2026-07-02 · Farzana Baduel · Podcasts Archives - South Asian Herald_ There are few things more revealing in public life than the questions people refuse to answer. A speech can be rehearsed. A photograph can be staged. A rumor can be… The post When the Question Becomes the Story appeared first on South Asian Herald . ## [Electrify Everything? Maybe Not Everything...](https://economyzerogroup.substack.com/p/electrify-everything-maybe-not-everything) _2026-06-26 · Economy Zero Group · Decarb Digest_ Electrification is a clear pathway to moving away from fossil fuel reliance. However, it seems the implementation of electrification is much more complicated than most people think. ## [In the News: Across East & South Asia](https://economyzerogroup.substack.com/p/in-the-news-across-east-and-south) _2026-06-19 · Economy Zero Group · Decarb Digest_ June 3–18