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Thailand: The soak's on you, mate
Thailand's Songkran water festival will leave you wet-through but grinning from ear to ear, writes Brett Atkinson.

India: A beginner's guide
Dreamed of going to India but worried about surviving? Bruce Morris gets a taste of this exciting land, the safe and comfortable way.

Hiroshima: Where time stands still
This city's horror was 70 years ago, but the memories will never leave, says Kevin Pilley.

Thailand: Fine line between pleasure and pain
Paul Rush succumbs to tactile sensations and rose-scented dreams in a Thai spa.

Cruising: Get on board and enjoy your selfie
On a billion-dollar ship, Toby Manhire dodges the conga line and opts instead for several fine ales and a ride on the North Star.

It's a mall world in the Philippines
From church services to Zumba classes, Filipino shopping malls offer everything.

India: True colours
From rainbow-coloured saris to terrifying traffic jams, Paul Rush finds all of his senses assailed in India.

Singapore: Gate to the garden
Revamped Changi Airport will add a new dimension to stopovers, writes Morgan Tait.

Siah Hwee Ang: More than one way to reach a market
While collaboration is known to provide a quick avenue into the Asian markets, it comes with the complexities of managing a partnership.

Bar/fly: Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City has a great craft ale scene, says Vietnam beer vet Brett Atkinson.

Siah Hwee Ang: Value chains shouldn't be a bind
The previous article in this series alerted us to the dynamics of collaboration, and simultaneously collaborating and competing (co-opetition).

China: Trade and exchange
Jim Eagles' eyes are opened to the intricacies of trade at a livestock market in the Silk Road hub of Kashgar, China's westernmost city.

Taipei: A night on the town
The capital of Taiwan shows its true colours during an evening wander for Eli Orzessek.

Shanghai: Dance revolution
Tai chi? Uh-uh. Shereen Low visits a Chinese park to find that modern pensioners are all about the bass.

Vietnam: Peacenik of the people
Pam Neville finds the spirit of Joan Baez still lingers in Hanoi’s Metropole Hotel.

Bali: Pedalling through paddies
Far from Bali's crowded beaches, Teuila Fuatai joins a cycle tour of its greener hinterland.

Cambodia: Pilgrim's progress
A trek to Cambodia's temples is a spiritual as well as physical journey, says Shelley Bridgeman.

Laos: Going with the flow
A Mekong Sun jaunt is as much an educational cruise as one of relaxation, writes Patrick Horton.

Vietnam: Tunnel vision
Kevin Pilley checks out the subterranean mazes used by Viet Cong 'human moles' during the Vietnam War.

Siah Hwee Ang: Collaboration works, with care
It's no surprise that collaboration is the most cited strategy for organisations trying to get ahead or to avoid disasters.

Institute of Directors: Think China, but think AEC as well
December will see a major step change in international trade as the ASEAN group formally establishes the Asian Economic Community.

Five reasons to visit Macau
You'll love what the island of Macau has to offer, writes Megan Singleton.

Siah Hwee Ang: Weighing risks key to going solo
As with all strategies, there are aspects that are generic to all markets, while others can be more specific to Asian markets.

Five top spots to eat in Macau
It's flavour-fusion heaven in Macau. Whether you dine on drunken shrimp, minchi, clams or cod, you'll be delighted, says Megan Singleton.

China: Ticking off Beijing's boxes
First-time visitors have plenty of options in China's capital, writes Janetta Mackay.

Taiwan: Vale of marble and legend
Said to be the home of the first Maori, Taiwan's bush-clad valleys and tribal villages feel like home to Eli Orzessek.

Thailand: Menagerie of the macabre
Bangkok's hospital museums are educational with a touch of gore, finds Pamela Wade.