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Asian Geographic showcases the region's past, present and future in an intriguing way that not only entices readers but also informs and educates. As Asia's leading geographical magazine since 1999, we have our fingers on the pulse of Asia, scour
ing the region to bring readers compelling stories and photographs. We cover cultural, geographical and social topics and encourage a positive understanding of issues to show how each of us can make a difference in the world โ the power is in our hands.
15/07/2025
๐ฒ๐ฒ The Mergui Archipelago in Myanmar is one of the worldโs last untouched marine ecosystemsโhome to the indigenous Moken people, rare wildlife, and pristine coral reefs. But this fragile region faces growing threats from climate change, overfishing, and unsustainable development.
Today, a pioneer dive team from Asian Geographic has arrived at Myanmarโs Mergui Archipelago and embarked on a 10-day unforgettable journey to document a time capsule of:
โ The Moken way of life โ A nomadic culture deeply connected to the sea.
โ Biodiversity at risk โ Why these waters are critical for marine conservation.
โ The challenges of preservation โ Can this paradise survive modern pressures?
Check out the teaser below or [๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐] via https://youtu.be/eu-iEh7GGHc
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Executive Producer: John Thet
Producer and Director: Diego Andres Garcia
Cinematography: Kumar
Underwater Cameras: Burn Lim , Diego Andres Garcia
21/06/2025
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Tall, graceful, and surprisingly quiet โ giraffes are one of natureโs most iconic wonders. But did you know their populations are quietly declining across Africa?
This World Giraffe Day, weโre raising our voices for the worldโs tallest land animal. Letโs protect their habitats, support conservation efforts, and ensure future generations get to look up and see them in the wild.
17/06/2025
๐ ๐ช๐ฃ๐ 17 โ ๐๐ค๐ง๐ก๐ ๐พ๐ง๐ค๐ ๐ฟ๐๐ฎ ๐
Powerful, ancient, and wildly misunderstood โ crocodiles are vital to the balance of wetlands and river ecosystems.
Though theyโve outlived the dinosaurs, many croc species today face threats from habitat loss, pollution, and illegal trade. World Croc Day is a chance to look beyond the fear and into the facts: these creatures deserve our respect and protection.
17/06/2025
๐ ๐ช๐ฃ๐ 17 โ ๐๐ค๐ง๐ก๐ ๐ฟ๐๐ฎ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐พ๐ค๐ข๐๐๐ฉ ๐ฟ๐๐จ๐๐ง๐ฉ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฟ๐ง๐ค๐ช๐๐๐ฉ ๐พ
Dry land doesnโt have to mean dead land. Across the world, communities are restoring soil, planting trees, and bringing life back to parched places.
Today is a call to act โ to protect the land that feeds us, the water that sustains us, and the future we all share.
A greener, more resilient tomorrow starts with what we choose to do today.
08/06/2025
๐ ๐ช๐ฃ๐ 8 โ ๐๐ค๐ง๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฃ๐จ ๐ฟ๐๐ฎ ๐
The ocean connects us all. It regulates our climate, feeds billions, and fills our lives with wonder.
But beneath the surface, our seas are changing โ warming waters, plastic pollution, and overfishing are threatening the balance of life underwater. Today is a reminder: the ocean gives us so much. Itโs time we give back. Letโs protect what sustains us.
05/06/2025
๐ ๐ช๐ฃ๐ 5 is ๐๐ค๐ง๐ก๐ ๐๐ฃ๐ซ๐๐ง๐ค๐ฃ๐ข๐๐ฃ๐ฉ ๐ฟ๐๐ฎ ๐
Our planet does so much for us โ World Environment Day is a moment to pause, appreciate, and give back. Whether itโs choosing to recycle, spending time in nature, or learning something new about our Earth โ every small step adds up.
Together, we can grow a future thatโs greener, kinder, and more resilient.
01/06/2025
๐ ๐ช๐ฃ๐ 1 โ ๐๐ค๐ง๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ผ๐ฌ๐๐ง๐๐ฃ๐๐จ๐จ ๐ฟ๐๐ฎ ๐
These underwater cities are bursting with colour, life, and stories weโve only just begun to understand.
But reefs are fragile. Warming seas, pollution, and overfishing are pushing them to the edge. Today is a reminder that if we want thriving oceans, we need thriving reefs. Letโs protect the beauty beneath the waves.
31/05/2025
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Many of these vibrant birds face shrinking habitats and the risks of illegal trade. On this day, we celebrate their beauty and remind ourselves of the role we can play in keeping the skies โ and the trees โ full of their colours and voices.
24/05/2025
๐๐๐ฎ 24 โ ๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ฃ๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐๐ก ๐ฟ๐๐ฎ ๐ค๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ค๐ง ๐
With its spiraling horns and fearless climb, the markhor is more than just the national animal of Pakistan โ itโs a powerful symbol of survival in some of the worldโs harshest terrains.
Once on the brink of extinction, markhor populations are slowly recovering, thanks to community-led conservation. Today, we honour this wild mountain king โ and the local heroes helping it rise again.
23/05/2025
๐๐๐ฎ 23 is ๐๐ค๐ง๐ก๐ ๐๐ช๐ง๐ฉ๐ก๐ ๐ฟ๐๐ฎ ๐ข
Turtles have roamed our oceans for over 100 million years โ long before humans ever walked the Earth. Letโs do better โ not just for turtles, but for the oceans we all share.
Every action counts. Say no to single-use plastic. Support marine conservation.
23/05/2025
is ๐ข๐ค๐ง๐ ๐ฉ๐๐๐ฃ ๐ ๐ก๐๐๐-๐๐๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ก๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ฌ๐๐ฎโitโs a powerful reminder of how ๐ฃ๐๐ฉ๐ช๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฃ ๐ง๐๐๐ค๐ซ๐๐ง ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฃ ๐ฌ๐ ๐ฅ๐ง๐ค๐ฉ๐๐๐ฉ ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฉ ๐ข๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐จ. From the restored marine habitats of Mu Ko Lanta National Park to the limestone wonders of Koh Haa, this island offers moments that ๐ข๐ค๐ซ๐ ๐ฎ๐ค๐ชโ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ฃ๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ.
This 6โ10 June, join Asian Geographic on a purposeful journey as we dive into clean-up efforts across the island!
๐๐๐ฎ 22 is the ๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ฃ๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐๐ก ๐ฟ๐๐ฎ ๐๐ค๐ง ๐ฝ๐๐ค๐ก๐ค๐๐๐๐๐ก ๐ฟ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐จ๐๐ฉ๐ฎ!
From the largest whale in the ocean to the smallest bug in your garden, every living being plays a role in keeping our planet healthy.
Today, weโre reminded that protecting the variety of life on Earth isnโt just a responsibility โ itโs a necessity. Each species lost is a thread pulled from the fabric of our world. Letโs choose to care. Letโs protect what we can, while we still can. ๐ฟ
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ASIA WITHOUT BORDERS
ASIAN Geographic showcases the region's past, present and future in an intriguing way that not only entices readers but also informs and educates. As the region's leading geographical magazine, we have our fingers on the pulse of Asia, with award-winning contributors scouring the region to bring readers the most compelling stories and images. We cover cultural, geographical and social topics and encourage a positive understanding of issues to show how each of us can make a difference in the world โ the power is in our hands.
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โCellphones are so convenient that theyโre an inconvenience.โ by Haruki Murakami
If you own a mobile phone, you are among the over 5.1 billion mobile phone users worldwide. This number is projected to grow to 5.8 billion in 2025. Who would have thought this small device would dominate telecommunication. After all, its grown-up version โ the smartphone that the majority are accustomed to today โ only started becoming common a decade ago. Some of you may recall using coin and card-operated payphones before you owned a mobile phone. Widely used till the 1990s, these relics are still relevant and constitute a fond memory to many (p36-39). Remember the days you used pagers, flipped through phone books to find telephone numbers and sent SMSes on phone keypads with buttons you can press? We bring back memories of these communication tools that we once could not do without in Distant Connections (p94-95).
The mobile phone has become such an integral part of our daily lives that living without it can be a nerve-racking ordeal. We use it to wake us up in the morning, communicate with people, capture precious memories, navigate places and access an ever-growing list of services that apps supply. Can we live without it? Decide for yourself when you read Lost Without You (p42-55), which delineates conveniences and problems our usage of mobile phones has brought.Though the gadget is so ubiquitous and familiar to us, how much do we know about them beyond their features and design? The dirty, perilous conditions from which our mobile phones come from are a stark contrast to the glamorous advertisements and shop displays we are accustomed to seeing them in. Find out what actually goes into making your smartphone in Elements in a Smartphone (p28-29) and Unethical Practices That Power Our Smartphones (p88-93). Within the span of a mere decade since the popularisation of smartphones, a staggering 7.1 billion devices have been used. This number continues to grow and so does the amount of resources that go into their production and the consequent waste they turn into. We bring you insights on how mobile phones harm our environment in The Cost of Convenience (p84-87) and hope it encourages you to be a responsible mobile phone user.
The compact gadget has so many functions built in that it has obsoleted many other items we used to need. But hopefully, face-to-face human interaction will not be one of them.
