http://news.linktv.org Link TV News Videos (Filtered by topics: Asia) en-us Fri, 10 May 2013 16:18:00 -0700 Copyright 2011 Link Media, Inc. http://news.linktv.org/videos/across-asia-football-fans-bid-farewell-to-sir-alex?start=0 Football fans across Asia offered a flood of praise and fond farewells to Sir Alex Ferguson, after the 71-year-old manager announced he was stepping down after 26 years at the helm of the world-famous English club Manchester United. Ferguson's constant triumphs in the sport won the adoration of millions of football fans across the world, particularly in Asia, where a combination of prominent Asian stars and tours saw a massive boom in the club's popularity. Fri, 10 May 2013 16:18:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/across-asia-football-fans-bid-farewell-to-sir-alex Alex Ferguson, Manchester United F.C., David Beckham, Soccer, English Premier League, Asia, Football, LinkAsia Football fans across Asia offered a flood of praise and fond farewells to Sir Alex Ferguson, after the 71-year-old manager announced he was stepping down after 26 years at the helm of the world-famous English club Manchester United. Ferguson's constant triumphs in the sport won the adoration of millions of football fans across the world, particularly in Asia, where a combination of prominent Asian stars and tours saw a massive boom in the club's popularity. http://news.linktv.org/videos/what-were-asias-words-of-the-year-in-2012-linkasia-1413?start=0 LinkAsia is jumping on the "year-end list" bandwagon by asking our contributors what the top words in social media were throughout Asia in 2012. Toshi Maeda reports from Japan, Yoo Eun Lee from South Korea, Ajoy Bose from India, Nicole Sy from China, and Wajahat Khan from Pakistan. Mon, 07 Jan 2013 14:46:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/what-were-asias-words-of-the-year-in-2012-linkasia-1413 Asia, Social media, Facebook, Twitter, Southeast Asia, South Asia, India, China, South Korea, Japan LinkAsia is jumping on the "year-end list" bandwagon by asking our contributors what the top words in social media were throughout Asia in 2012. Toshi Maeda reports from Japan, Yoo Eun Lee from South Korea, Ajoy Bose from India, Nicole Sy from China, and Wajahat Khan from Pakistan. http://news.linktv.org/videos/can-asian-mobile-apps-conquer-the-us-market-linkasia-1413?start=0 Mobile apps developed in Asia, such as Tencent's Weixin and LINE, are extraordinarily popular across the Pacific. But can they make waves in the American market? LinkAsia speaks with Hamish McKenzie, a tech reporter for PandoDaily, about Asia's top apps. Mon, 07 Jan 2013 14:10:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/can-asian-mobile-apps-conquer-the-us-market-linkasia-1413 Asia, WeChat, Mobile device, Tencent Holdings, China, Mobile phone, LinkAsia, Yul Kwon Mobile apps developed in Asia, such as Tencent's Weixin and LINE, are extraordinarily popular across the Pacific. But can they make waves in the American market? LinkAsia speaks with Hamish McKenzie, a tech reporter for PandoDaily, about Asia's top apps. http://news.linktv.org/videos/is-facebook-destroying-vietnams-social-fabric-linkasia?start=0 Facebook was blocked in Vietnam until 2009 due to government concern that it would become a tool of dissidents. Now, the country has the most Facebook users in Asia. But as state-run VTV4 reports, the new worry is that the social networking site is breaking up family life. Mon, 07 Jan 2013 13:00:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/is-facebook-destroying-vietnams-social-fabric-linkasia Facebook, Vietnam, Social media, Southeast Asia, Hanoi, Social network service, Asia, VTV4, LinkAsia, Yul Kwon Facebook was blocked in Vietnam until 2009 due to government concern that it would become a tool of dissidents. Now, the country has the most Facebook users in Asia. But as state-run VTV4 reports, the new worry is that the social networking site is breaking up family life. http://news.linktv.org/videos/asia-on-high-alert-over-lethal-outbreak?start=0 A lethal strain of hand, foot, and mouth disease is spreading throughout Asia countries, hitting young children the hardest. South Korean broadcaster MBC reports on the virus' impact in Cambodia, the country most affected to date. Fri, 20 Jul 2012 21:10:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/asia-on-high-alert-over-lethal-outbreak Hand, foot and mouth disease, Cambodia, Asia, Phnom Penh, Public health, Disease, South Korea, Enterovirus 71, Southeast Asia, Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation A lethal strain of hand, foot, and mouth disease is spreading throughout Asia countries, hitting young children the hardest. South Korean broadcaster MBC reports on the virus' impact in Cambodia, the country most affected to date. http://news.linktv.org/videos/south-korea-hit-with-worst-drought-on-record?start=0 Major drought conditions are sweeping east Asia, hitting China and South Korea particularly hard. As South Korean broadcaster MBC reports, the water shortage in South Jeolla Province is pitting farmers against the owners of a local golf course. Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:51:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/south-korea-hit-with-worst-drought-on-record South Korea, Drought, Water supply, Jeollanam-do, Water crisis, Asia, Golf course, Government of South Korea, Environment, Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Major drought conditions are sweeping east Asia, hitting China and South Korea particularly hard. As South Korean broadcaster MBC reports, the water shortage in South Jeolla Province is pitting farmers against the owners of a local golf course. http://news.linktv.org/videos/liu-chinas-rise-result-of-embracing-other-cultures?start=0 LinkAsia host Yul Kwon speaks with Chinese author Jing Liu. Liu has just written the second installment of his graphic novel series "Understanding China Through Comics", an engrossing visual history of China from 220-907 A.D. Wed, 30 May 2012 16:36:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/liu-chinas-rise-result-of-embracing-other-cultures History of China, Jing Liu, Graphic novel, Liu, Chinese language, Asia, Yul Kwon, LinkAsia LinkAsia host Yul Kwon speaks with Chinese author Jing Liu. Liu has just written the second installment of his graphic novel series "Understanding China Through Comics", an engrossing visual history of China from 220-907 A.D. Watch our interview with Liu from October, on the first installment of the book: http://news.linktv.org/videos/understanding-china-through-comics. http://news.linktv.org/videos/protestors-demand-better-working-conditions-across-asia?start=0 Asia is marking International Workers' day with rallies in major cities across the region, including Manila, Jakarta, and Phnom Penh, as protestors demand better pay and working conditions. Tue, 01 May 2012 09:12:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/protestors-demand-better-working-conditions-across-asia Jakarta, May Day, Manila, International Workers' Day, Phnom Penh, Labour movement, Philippines, Indonesia, Cambodia, Protest Asia is marking International Workers' day with rallies in major cities across the region. In Manila, labor groups demanded higher wages and better protection for workers both in the Philippines and abroad. In Jakarta, unions demanded that working conditions be improved to reflect Indonesia's booming economy. And in Phnom Penh, Cambodian garment factory workers demanded wage increases. http://news.linktv.org/videos/linsanity-lands-on-asian-shores?start=0 The meteoric rise of the NBA's first Chinese-American player has reinvigorated one of the league's marquee franchises and captured the world's attention. Much of the mania is coming from Asia, where basketball-crazed fans are identifying with this phenomenon. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:19:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/linsanity-lands-on-asian-shores Jeremy Lin, Asia, Chinese American, National Basketball Association, New York Knicks, China, Taiwan, Harvard University, LinkAsia, Yul Kwon The meteoric rise of the NBA's first Chinese-American player has reinvigorated one of the league's marquee franchises and captured the world's attention. Much of the mania is coming from Asia, where basketball-crazed fans are identifying with this phenomenon. http://news.linktv.org/videos/a-glimpse-of-xi-jinpings-china?start=0 Professor Minxin Pei of Claremont McKenna College, an expert on US-Asia relations, speaks with host Yul Kwon about Xi Jinping's background, his visit to the United States, and what China will be like under his leadership. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:25:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/a-glimpse-of-xi-jinpings-china Xi Jinping, Vice President of the People's Republic of China, Asia, Barack Obama, Yul Kwon, United States, Claremont McKenna College, LinkAsia Professor Minxin Pei of Claremont McKenna College, an expert on US-Asia relations, speaks with host Yul Kwon about Xi Jinping's background, his visit to the United States, and what China will be like under his leadership. http://news.linktv.org/videos/disillusioned-with-democracy-japan?start=0 In the first piece of a new series chronicling Asia's growing disenchantment with the political process, contributor Rebecca Milner looks at Japan's youth and the recent failures of Japanese prime ministers. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:25:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/disillusioned-with-democracy-japan Japan, Prime Minister of Japan, Political opportunity, Democracy, Voting, Yoshihiko Noda, Asia, Political campaign, Political movement, LinkAsia In the first piece of a new series chronicling Asia's growing disenchantment with the political process, contributor Rebecca Milner looks at Japan's youth and the recent failures of Japanese prime ministers. http://news.linktv.org/videos/impact-of-iranian-oil-sanctions-would-be-felt-across-asia?start=0 How will sanctions on Iran's oil affect Asian nations? LinkAsia Producer George Lewinski sits down with host Sydnie Kohara to discuss the potential impact of Iranian sanctions on some of its biggest customers. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:03:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/impact-of-iranian-oil-sanctions-would-be-felt-across-asia Iran, Asia, Oil, US-Iran relations, Sanctions against Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Price of petroleum, Petroleum industry, Tehran, Middle East How will sanctions on Iran's oil affect Asian nations? LinkAsia Producer George Lewinski sits down with host Sydnie Kohara to discuss the potential impact of Iranian sanctions on some of its biggest customers. http://news.linktv.org/videos/asias-social-media-responds-to-breiviks-manifesto?start=0 In his manifesto, alleged Norwegian killer Anders Behring Breivik praised Asian countries who he said have kept forgeigners out. We look at the response in Asian social media. Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:14:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/asias-social-media-responds-to-breiviks-manifesto Norway, Shooting, Asia, Immigration law, 2011 Norway attacks, Utøya, Oslo, Anders Behring Breivik, Manifesto, LinkAsia In his manifesto, alleged Norwegian killer Anders Behring Breivik praised Asian countries who he said have kept forgeigners out. We look at the response in Asian social media.