The rise and rise of kimchi

The rise and rise of kimchi

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Vietnam Curbs Traffic to Improve Safety, Air Quality

Vietnam Curbs Traffic to Improve Safety, Air Quality

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Popular cities: Flicks that launch a thousand trips

Popular cities: Flicks that launch a thousand trips

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China faces deadly bird flu again

Evidence of the deadly H7N9 bird flu's comeback spread on Wednesday, with Hong Kong government officials reporting a third recent death there. China has gone on alert after reporting 96 infections and 19 deaths since the beginning of 2014. Shanghai is halting live poultry sales for three months starting Friday, and Hong Kong is stopping live-chicken sales for three weeks after poultry imported from China tested positive for the infection. [Reuters, Bloomberg Businessweek]

Taiwan port city looks to reinvent itself

Taiwan port city looks to reinvent itself

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Two Kaohsiung metro stations listed among world's most elegant

Two Kaohsiung metro stations listed among world's most elegant

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Transport Fare Hike Draws Protest in Singapore

Transport Fare Hike Draws Protest in Singapore

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Waiting times at Hong Kong theme parks rise as tourism increases

Waiting times at Hong Kong theme parks rise as tourism increases

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The best sushi restaurants in Tokyo

Get your raw fish fix at the capital’s sushi institutions:  http://travel.cnn.com/tokyo/eat/city-essentials/best-sushi-restaurants-tokyo-549502

Thailand Travel Alert

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Ten Most Beautiful Tree-lined Roads in Busan

If you happen to be in Busan, South Korea--especially when the cherry blossoms are in bloom--you won't want to miss these!

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U.S. citizen jailed in North Korea issues statement

Kenneth Bae, a U.S. missionary imprisoned in North Korea, issued a statement Monday saying he had committed a "serious crime." Bae also said Pyongyang does not abuse human rights, and called on the U.S. government cooperate with the North Korean government and "stop worsening my situation by making vile rumors against North Korea." Bae said he wanted supporters to stop accusing Pyongyang of abuse so he will be pardoned. North Korea has a history of forcing false "confessions" from high-profile prisoners.  More on CNN

Singapore Proposes More Security in Little India

Singapore Proposes More Security in Little India

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New Children's Garden at Gardens by the Bay in Singapore

New Children's Garden at Gardens by the Bay

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Hong Kong Leader’s Speech Skirts Appeals for Democracy

Hong Kong Leader's Speech Skirts Appeals for Democracy

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Japan and America: Inamine v Goliath

Japan and America: Inamine v Goliath

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China economic growth rate stabilises

China's economy, the world's second-largest, shows signs of stabilising as 2013's 7.7% growth rate matches that for 2012.

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SOUTH KOREA Says Migratory Birds Behind Outbreak

South Korea Says Migratory Birds Behind Outbreak

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THAILAND Travel Alert

Thailand Travel Alert

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SOUTH KOREA: President Orders Military To Increase Border Security

South Korean President Park Geun Hye has ordered the military to increase border security against potential provocations by North Korea, AFP reported Jan. 19. Park’s orders followed North Korea's offer for an end to cross-border hostilities. Ties between North and South Korea are currently in an indeterminate state, with both sides expressing their willingness to improve relations while accusing the other of lacking sincerity.

For more details, go to Stratfor Global Intelligence.

Japan's Abe suffers setback with Okinawa election loss

Japan's Abe suffers setback with Okinawa election loss

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Putin Addresses Security Concerns at Sochi Olympics

Putin Addresses Security Concerns at Sochi Olympics

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Taiwan Country Information

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10 things Taiwan does better than anywhere else

10 things Taiwan does better than anywhere else

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The State of the Cruise Industry in 2014: Large Increase in Asia Deployments for 2014

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Inc. has released their annual report on the state of the cruise industry.  While ship deployments to Asia are currently at only 4.4%, those Asia deployments will increase 31.6% in 2014!  Click here to read the entire press release on global growth in passenger numbers and product offerings.

Rodman enters rehab

Outlandish former NBA star Dennis Rodman has checked into an alcohol-rehabilitation center after facing backlash for his visit to North Korea. Rodman recently returned to the U.S. after a tumultuous repeat visit to North Korea. Read more at CNN

Bomb blast injures dozens in Bangkok

At least 28 people are injured after an explosion at an anti-government rally in Thailand's capital Sunday, sharply raising fears that the country is entering a worsening cycle of political violence. The early afternoon blast at Victory Monument came two days after a grenade blast Friday that killed one person and injured 39 others. Read more on the Wall Street Journal

Anti-government protest in Thailand bombed

Two explosions hit a rally in Bangkok Friday, wounding dozens of people. Protesters are demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, in a series of rallies named the "Bangkok shutdown." Click here for more on CNN.

Top Five Asia Stories for the Week of January 17, 2014

1. Explosions hit protestors in Bangkok.
2. Buddhist mob allegedly kills Muslims in Burma.
3. U.S. Navy Realigns Carrier Fleet in Japan.
4. Lunar New Year in China leads to holiday travel rush.
5. Activists send balloons with information about the outside world into North Korea.

Bonus: Impressive business card in hand, Chinese billionaire offers to buyNew York Times.

Click here to read more about each story on Asia Unbound.