Kawan is a newsletter from Kontinentalist that uses data literacy and nuanced storytelling to examine Asia, with essays on naming practices, protest culture and everyday consumer ethics. Readers get personal, reflective pieces that connect regional stories to broader questions of identity, resistance and responsibility.
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DUNIA is an independent nonprofit investigative newsroom covering Asia, with reporting on topics such as police use of pellet guns in India, South Korea's and the U.S.'s pursuit of deep-sea mining, and the founder's account of why the outlet exists. The newsletter gives readers long-form reporting on power, resources and human costs across the region.
A English-language news and culture magazine covering Philippines-Japan relations, including diplomatic talks, bilateral anniversaries and features on Filipino and Japanese personalities. Readers get news reporting on government ties, community events and entertainment stories linking the two countries.
A personal travel blog by a traveller who documents Asian markets, festivals and places through selfie videos, photo essays and short first-person accounts. Readers get a casual mix of travel tips, visual storytelling and occasional history, such as a visit to Chernobyl.
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