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The Underbelly Of Japanese Art

Every day, hordes of smartly dressed men and women crowd the streets and subways of Japan, moving with hypnotising synchrony.

Democracy

Timeless

The National Geographic And Rolex Perpetual Planet Tupungato Volcano Expedition

Through its Perpetual Planet initiative Rolex has supported an expedition to install a weather station on one of the highest mountains in South America to help build climate change science on vulnerable water towers.

Malaysia - Melting Pot Of Cultures

Malaysia is a melting pot of cultures, with its urban and rural divisions reinforced by the ethnic diversity that is so prominent in the country’s history

Thailand - The Land of Smiles

Dubbed the “Land of Smiles”, Thailand is one of Asia’s, and the world’s, biggest tourist destinations, and is brimming with history and tradition.

Philippines - The Ultimate Beach Destination

Located in the western Pacific Ocean, this island country is an archipelago consisting of some 7,000 islands and islets lying just 800 kilometres off the coast of Vietnam.

Vietnam - Long And Narrow Nation That Is Shaped Like The Letter “S”.

Occupying the eastern portion of mainland Southeast Asia, Vietnam is a long and narrow nation that is shaped like the letter “S”.

Cambodia - Intoxicating Blend Of Natural Beauty And Rich Culture

A popular destination amongst backpackers, Cambodia offers visitors an intoxicating blend of natural beauty and rich culture.

Welcome To incredible India!

Welcome to incredible India – a country occupying the greater part of South Asia and the second-most populous country in the world after China.

Indonesia - One Of The Most Visited And Most Exciting Countries

Made up of a whopping 17,800 islands, Indonesia is one of the most visited and most exciting countries to explore in Southeast Asia.

Myanmar - Mergui Archipelago, The Salone (Moken) People

A British colony for six decades before World War II, Myanmar gained its independence shortly after but endured 50 years of military rule from the early 1960s.

Maldives- The Perfect Island Getaway

Synonymous with luxury travel, the Maldives is everything you think of when you look for that perfect island getaway.

Singapore - Little Red Dot

Famously known as the “Little Red Dot”, Singapore is located at the tip of the Malaysian Peninsula and is Southeast Asia’s most modern city. Located just 137 kilometres from the equator, the country is home to over five million people who live on just 710 square kilometres of land.

The Fabled Realm Of Suvarnabhumi

Cloaked in mystery for centuries, Suvarnabhumi has been the subject of much debate among scholars and historians alike ...

Discovering The Wrecks Of The Philippines

The Philippines is one of the largest archipelagos in the world. With more than 7,600 islands, the country is a diver’s playground, catering to divers of all skill levels. It is also home to some of the most exciting wrecks, some of which can even be dived by beginners. Join us as we reveal the mysteries of three of the country’s best wreck dive sites.

The Future Of Metals

Today, metals are found in our most sophisticated technological innovations and have become essential elements in maintaining our high-tech way of life

Metal Revolution: The Eight Metals That Shaped Society

The discovery of metals revolutionised civilisations. Making up around 25 percent of Earth’s crust, they have shaped the way we live and governed our development and progress as a society

The Battle For Earth's Rare Metals

We’ve come a long way since our ancestors discovered copper and fashioned the first rudimentary metal objects. In recent decades, we have put the rarest metallic chemical elements to use in the most exotic applications, from smartphones to fighter jets. These abundant but highly dispersed, difficult-to-extract metals – the rare-earth elements – have become one of Asia-Pacific’s most important strategic resources.

Staying Tough: The Metal Element

Valued for their strength, durability, versatility and electrical conductivity, metals make up an important part of our society. The material of protective shields and the sharpest of swords, metal represents solidity, strength, persistence but also rigidity. Yet unbeknown to many, metals are intricately entwined within our bodies and more than just being the material of products, metal is the element of life.

Spirits Revisited

Spirit possession rituals have an unsettling link to our cultural past

Stay Grounded: The Earth Element

Earth is the planet we call home. But earth doesn’t necessarily always represent the physical planet, but also that part of us which is stable, solid and dependable. Earth is the realm of abundance, prosperity and wealth. It is a personality trait and a vital element.

Celebrating Nowruz - Central Asia

Get a glimpse of ancient cities along the Great Silk Road, bask in the nomadic culture and Soviet heritage, and experience the vast mountains and steppes of Central Asia. Each of the five “stans” has much to offer, especially in times of celebration

With Rolex, The World Is Your Oyster

The word “Perpetual” is inscribed on every Rolex Oyster. But more than just a word on a dial, it is a philosophy that embodies the company’s vision and values.

Meet Me In The Middle

Walk with us through the centre of the planet

Question And Answer On The Mountain

Translated from Chinese

Battle Of The Hemispheres

The Northern Hemisphere refers to the half of the planet that is north of the equator, while the Southern Hemisphere is everything south of the equator. Some continents run through both hemispheres. All of Europe and North America are in the Northern Hemisphere. Also in the Northern Hemisphere is almost all of Asia, as well as the majority of Africa). The Southern Hemisphere encapsulates all of Antarctica, South Asia, approximately one-third of Africa, all of Australia and approximately 90 percent of South America (below the mouth of the Amazon River). The North Pole, of course, is in the Northern Hemisphere, while the South Pole is at the most southerly part of the Southern Hemisphere.

A Quick Guide to Central Asia

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The Message

RABINDRANATH TAGORE (1861–1941) was a Bengali poet, author, composer and painter. Best known for his poetry, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913, becoming the first non-European to do so.

Epic Reads

The retelling of Asia’s iconic folk tales

Daggers Forged In Fire

Of the countless weapons bought and sold every day around the world, relatively few can be considered a valued part of a cultural heritage. Fewer still are thought to contain some element of the supernatural.