Asia Compact | 01.02.2013, 20:45 UTC

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Asia Compact 01.02.2013 | 20:45 UTC Asia Education Suicide lifts lid on physical punishment in school Corporal punishment is banned in Japan's schools but the recent suicide of a 17-year-old student has brought to light the extent to which teachers use violence to 'teach' their students. Courts forced to intervene in Japan's bullying crisis Studying with class enemies - Chinese in Taiwan Pakistan says education key to tackling Taliban Corruption Big fish still elude China's corruption bloggers Citizen journalists in China have taken the leadership's overtures about fighting corruption as a challenge. But while low and middle-ranking officials have been caught out, scandal at the top level is still off-limits. 'China's change offers little hope of great reform' Chinese bloggers criticize party congress Power, greed, money and Wen Jiabao Technology Smiling is all part of the job Japanese companies have come up with a some creative new ways to pamper their customers. Some companies have started giving their staff friendliness and smile training. 'Pretending to be happy just as good as the real thing' Indians 'laugh until it hurts' Culture Music returns to Pakistan's restive Swat valley Musicians who fled Pakistan's Swat valley plagued by the Taliban insurgency are returning to their homes as the Pakistani army now controls the area. Swat musicians speak to DW about their lives under the Taliban. Teenage Taliban victim Malala leaves hospital Mystical Islam 'a threat to the Taliban' Promoting peace through Sufi music More DW More DW Wonders of World Heritage Join DW for a breathtaking tour of Germany's 37 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: From the Aachen Cathedral to Muskauer Park: Park. Our eight routes highlight these unique sites with videos, photo galleries and more. Join us!   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2013