Japan's Upper House election: Need to know

Ahead of Japan's Upper House election on July 21, Tadashi Iwami of the Institute of the Pacific United explains how Japan's government works and what impact the election result could have on the Japanese Constitution.

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Expert views: Perceptions of Asia report

The Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono has released its annual Perceptions of Asia report, which explores how New Zealanders' relationship with Asia is evolving. Read some of the key takeaways, according to experts.

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Q&A: Covering Kathmandu's food scene

Thinking about pursuing a journalism career in Asia? Kiwi journalist Thomas Heaton is currently based in Nepal, working for The Kathmandu Post as a food and travel reporter. Here, he shares his insights into life as a journalist in Nepal.

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What has media in New Zealand been reporting about Asia? Here's a roundup of stories from the past week. 

• Stern words as New Zealand joins rebuke of China over Uighur Muslims
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• Kiwis now know more about Asia: Survey 
  NZ HERALD 
    
• Social media, music behind NZers' growing knowledge of Asia
  RADIO NZ
    
• Cricket World Cup: Who to support when you're New Zealand-Indian
  RADIO NZ
   
• Booker winner Arundhati Roy on democracy in peril
  NOTED
   
• Auckland brewer with garage beginnings, Deep Creek Brewery, cracks China market
  NZ HERALD
   
• Van Brandenburg’s latest design truly on grandest scale
  OTAGO DAILY TIMES

• China's one child policy: the tragic stories behind it
  NZ HERALD

Heading to Japan to cover the Rugby World Cup?

The Asia Media Centre is planning a 'Japan-Ready' workshop for journalists, incorporating cultural intel from Japan experts; tips from journalists who have previously travelled to Japan; and an overview of the Japan-NZ relationship. 

We’re proposing to hold this half-day workshop in Auckland on Saturday 24 August. Please contact us via media@asianz.org.nz if you’re keen to attend – or let us know if you would be interested in other dates or locations.

Philippines: Amal Clooney to represent Maria Ressa

Amal Clooney will lead a team of international lawyers representing prominent Philippines journalist Maria Ressa, who along with her website Rappler faces several criminal charges in what has been branded an attack on press freedom.

India: Moon mission launch called off at the last minute

India's eagerly anticipated moon mission was put on hold on Monday due to a technical snag less than an hour before take-off. India had hoped to become the fourth country to land on the moon with the launch of Chandrayaan-2. 

Hong Kong: Pocari Sweat an unlikely symbol of resistance

A Japanese sports drink has won itself fans among Hong Kong's anti-extradition protesters. Pocari Sweat pulled all its advertising with Hong Kong's largest TV station after it was accused of pro-Beijing bias in its coverage of the protests.