Around the World: Stories from Frontline Nurses in the Philippines, Daniel Dae Kim on Making Hollywood More Diverse, and More – Asia Society

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ASIA SOCIETY POLICY INSTITUTE, April 21, 2020 The Indian government has taken some of the most drastic measures in the world to combat the spread of COVID-19 within the country. The government closed down India's borders, evacuated its citizens from epicenters around the world, and implemented a three-week national lockdown the largest lockdown in the world. To discuss the government's coronavirus response and the challenges ahead, the Asia Society Policy Institute is honored to host a discussion with India's Ambassador to the United States, Taranjit Singh Sadndhu.

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ASIA 21, April 4, 2020 Asia 21 Young LeaderXyza Cruz Bacanireports on the unsafe working conditions for frontline nurses spearheading the Philippines' fight against COVID-19.

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January 16, 2020 Hollywood has been going through a transformation fueled by social media movements, streaming services, and an increasingly diverse audience. ProducerJanet Yangand actor and producerDaniel Dae Kimare among the fiercest activists within Hollywood, known for pushing boundaries and holding their own directors and employers to account. Kim and Yang discuss their work promoting fresh storytelling with diversity at its center not only for Asians and Asian Americans, but for women, people with disabilities, and many others.

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HONG KONG, December 12, 2018 During this luncheon dialogue,Laura Kubzansky, Lee Kum Kee professor of social and behavioral sciences;K. "Vish" Viswanath, Lee Kum Kee professor of health communication; andRonnie C. Chan, chairman of Hang Lung Group Ltd. explored the psychological factors and social conditions that help people maintain good health.

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