The Asia Bookshelf

AGP Executive Report

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Readers & Books: In South Korea, Gen Z readers are turning to books amid the short-form video boom, while nine Korean picture books winning a national award are now aiming for global readers. Publishing Business: Japan’s manga market generated ¥527.3 billion from digital sales as print revenue fell 14%; South Korean publishers, meanwhile, are pressing for tax credits to support books as a source of K-content. Book Fairs: Sharjah Book Fair opens with a visitor guide and a spotlight on Malayalee literary figures, while its Publishers Conference explores industry growth and international exchange. Writers & Rights: Tamil writer Theepachelvan speaks about the challenges facing Tamil authors, and UK-based Orenda Books has signed Pakistani author Awais Khan for a two-book deal.

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From glaciers to human security: new book assesses climate change impacts across Central Asia

Green Central Asia |

Owner: German Government info about owner

Green Central Asia

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Owned By	German Government through German Federal Foreign Office
Year Founded	2020
Website	http://www.greencentralasia.org/en
Domain Registration Year	2020
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Uzbekistan, Tashkent
Owner Country	Germany

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BOOK REVIEW: 'Enduring Courage: Ace Pilot Eddie Rickenbacker and the Dawn of the Age of Speed'

Finger Lakes Times - New York |

Owner: Perrotto Family info about owner

Finger Lakes Times - New York

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Owned By	Perrotto Family through Community Media Group
Year Founded	1895
Website	www.fltimes.com
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, New York, Geneva
Owner Country	United States

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Book Review: Dr Javed Jamil Calls for a ‘Save Life Movement’ to End the Global Carnage of Abortions in the Name of ‘Choice’

Muslim Mirror |

Owner: Minorities Media Foundation - MMF info about owner

Muslim Mirror

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Owned By	Minorities Media Foundation - MMF (Non-profit, Syed Zubair Ahmad Director)
Year Founded	2012
Website	muslimmirror.com
Domain Registration Year	2012
Access Type	open
Publication Location	India, Delhi
Owner Country	India

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Book reviews: ‘The American Way of Killing’ and ‘Sleeping Beauties: Why Good Ideas Go Dormant and How They Wake Up’

The Week Magazine |

Owner: Future PLC info about owner

The Week Magazine

Left-wing

Owned By	Future PLC through Future US LLC
Year Founded	2001
Website	theweek.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, District of Columbia, Washington, DC
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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The China-Pakistan Information Corridor Is Made to Silence Journalists

The Diplomat |

Owner: James Pach info about owner

The Diplomat

Neutral

Owned By	James Pach through MHT Corporation
Year Founded	2002
Website	thediplomat.com
Domain Registration Year	2012
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	Japan, Tokyo
Owner Country	Japan

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Gift guide: 22 books and magazines for cooks, design devotees and print lovers

Monocle |

Owner: Tyler Brûlé info about owner

Monocle

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Owned By	Tyler Brûlé through Winkreative Ltd
Year Founded	2007
Website	monocle.com
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United Kingdom, London
Owner Country	Switzerland

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Yingfa outlines 7.5GW Indonesian solar cell capacity

Industrial News |

Owner: Non-transparent info about owner

Industrial News

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Owned By	Non-transparent (Jon Hughes, Editor)
Year Founded	2021
Website	https://industrialnews.co.uk/
Domain Registration Year	2020
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom, Birmingham

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Dutch Textbooks Give Curaçao’s Resistance History Less Attention Than Indonesia and Suriname, Researchers Find

Curacao Chronicle |

Owner: Aldrich Hermelijn info about owner

Curacao Chronicle

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Owned By	Aldrich Hermelijn
Year Founded	2012
Website	www.curacaochronicle.com
Domain Registration Year	2011
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Netherlands, Willemstad
Owner Country	United States

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