Asia Compact | 31.05.2013, 18:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 31.05.2013 | 18:00 UTC Asia Myanmar Myanmar-China pipelines pump up tension Two pipelines that are being built to establish Myanmar as a regional trade hub have stirred tension among the local populations, who see their livelihoods threatened. They are calling for a stop to the project. Kachin women want Myanmar sanctions renewed Myanmar halts construction of Chinese-backed dam Controversy over Myanmar-China pipeline Labor Market Firms' conservative hiring holds back Japan Many young Japanese students go abroad to study with high hopes. They return home with foreign degrees and even higher hopes, only to be shot down by conservative company ideals. News Central Asia Clashes in Kyrgyzstan over Canadian-run gold mine Unrest near a Canadian-run gold mine in Kyrgyzstan's northern mountains has prompted a clampdown. Authorities say 92 people were arrested and 55 injured in clashes with police. Locals want the mine nationalized. Journal Interview with Almazbek Atambayev, President of Kyrgystan Asia Art "I'm not interested in satisfying the curiosity about India." In a revolutionary move, the German pavilion at this year's Venice Biennale is showcasing work by non-German artists. DW spoke to Indian photographer Danyanita Singh about her work and views on identity. Chinese artist invited to create German pavilion More DW More DW Register now for the Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum in Bonn Save the date! From 17-19 June, this year's Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum will spotlight "The Future of Growth - Economic Values and the Media". See the complete conference program online.   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2013