UNESCO Asia-Pacific in the media 2017 January-April

Preah Vihear: Here is Why this UNESCO World Heritage site in Cambodia is popular among Tourists!. NewsGram, 30 April 2017 https://www.newsgram.com/preah-vihear-here-is-why-this-unesco-world-heritage-site-is-popular-among- tourists/

Team from Unesco inspects Meenakshi Sundareswarar temple renovation The Times of India, 29 April 2017 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/madurai/team-from-unesco-inspects-meenakshi-sundareswarar-temple- renovation/articleshow/58428110.cms

UNESCO World Heritage sites in south India India.com, 28 April 2017 http://www.india.com/travel/articles/unesco-world-heritage-sites-in-south-india/

Archeological site in Inner Mongolia to apply for UNESCO recognition Ecns.cn, 27 April 2017 http://www.ecns.cn/2017/04-27/255160.shtml

All that jazz The Nation, 22 April 2017 http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news/life/music/30312978

'Stone doctors' operate in Thailand Bangkok Post, 25 April 2017 http://www.bangkokpost.com/archive/stone-doctors-operate-in-thailand/1238090

Unesco's regional training on biosphere reserves starts Peninsula, 25 April 2017 https://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/25/04/2017/Unesco-s-regional-training-on-biosphere-reserves-starts

International Jazz Day 2017 celebration Bangkok Post, 25 April 2017 http://www.bangkokpost.com/lifestyle/whats-on/65502/international-jazz-day-2017-celebration

Exhibition to showcase Indonesian cultural heritage for UNESCO list opened The Jakarta Post, 25 April 2017 http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2017/04/25/exhibition-to-showcase-indonesian-cultural-heritage-for- unesco-list-opened.html

Manila to showcase Asean Creative Cities SunStar Manila, 24 April 2017 http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/feature/2017/04/24/manila-showcase-asean-creative-cities-538179 Love-duet singing in school curriculum proves effective Vietnamnet, 24 April 2017 http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/education/177114/love-duet-singing-in-school-curriculum-proves- effective.html

Ancient Artifacts in London Returned to Cambodia The Cambodia Daily, 24 April 2017 https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/ancient-artifacts-in-london-returned-to-cambodia-128486/

‘Ancient civilizations’ team up to protect heritage from terrorism The Times of Israel, 24 April 2017 http://www.timesofisrael.com/ancient-civilizations-team-up-to-protect-heritage-from-terrorism/

IPA’s Kolman talks copyright and freedom to publish in China's Chengdu The Bookseller, 24 April 2017 http://www.thebookseller.com/news/ipa-s-kolman-talks-copyright-and-freedom-publish-chinas-chengdu- 540106

The number of students globally has doubled since 2000—and it’s private colleges that are meeting the demand Quartz, 22 April 2017 https://qz.com/965664/the-number-of-students-globally-has-doubled-since-2000-and-its-private-colleges-that- are-meeting-the-demand/

Restoring the rice terraces philstar, 22 April 2017 http://www.philstar.com/business/2017/04/22/1692548/restoring-rice-terraces

Women closing education gap but disparity between rich and poor still a problem – Unesco SI News, 21 April 2017 https://www.studyinternational.com/news/women-closing-education-gap-disparity-rich-poor-still-problem- unesco/

Thailand sees more women in tech, but more can be done TechInAsia, 21 April 2017 https://www.techinasia.com/talk/women-tech-thailand

Spread of literacy among women highlighted in UNESCO anniversary global review UN News Centre, 21 April 2017 http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=56600

China’s new Silk Road helps promote cultural ties, says UNESCO chief gbtimes, 20 April 2017 http://gbtimes.com/china/chinas-new-silk-road-helps-promote-cultural-ties-says-unesco-chief

UNESCO paper shows governments not keeping pace with growing demand for higher education Naija247 News, 20 April 2017 https://naija247news.com/2017/04/20/unesco-paper-shows-governments-not-keeping-pace-with-growing- demand-for-higher-education/

UNESCO paper shows governments not keeping pace with growing demand for higher education GNN Liberia, 20 April 2017 http://gnnliberia.com/2017/04/20/unesco-paper-shows-governments-not-keeping-pace-growing-demand-higher- education/

Unesco recommends affirmative action admissions policies Times Higher Education, 20 April 2017 https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/unesco-recommends-affirmative-action-admissions-policies

The Japanese professor who loves Viet Nam’s heritage Vietnamnet, 20 April 2017 http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/your-vietnam/176925/the-japanese-professor-who-loves-viet-nam-s- heritage.html

UNESCO Paper on Gaps in Global Completion Rates Inside Higher Ed, 20 April 2017 https://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2017/04/20/unesco-paper-gaps-global-completion-rates

China’s new Silk Road helps promote cultural ties, says UNESCO chief gbtimes, 20 April 2017 http://gbtimes.com/china/chinas-new-silk-road-helps-promote-cultural-ties-says-unesco-chief

Cultural heritage and sustainable tourism Manila Bulletin, 19 April 2017 http://news.mb.com.ph/2017/04/19/cultural-heritage-and-sustainable-tourism/

A yearly reminder of utter incompetence Bangkok Post, 19 April 2017 http://www.bangkokpost.com/opinion/opinion/1234458/a-yearly-reminder-of-utter-incompetence

UN cultural agency promotes power of youth to preserve cultural heritage India Blooms, 18 April 2017 http://indiablooms.com/ibns_new/world-details/F/11076/un-cultural-agency-promotes-power-of-youth-to- preserve-cultural-heritage.html

China hosts International Youth Forum: Creativity and Heritage along the Silk Road Azer TAC, 18 April 2017 http://azertag.az/en/xeber/China_hosts_International_Youth_Forum_Creativity_and_Heritage_along_the_Silk_ Road-1052318

Unesco bioethics unit launched at PIMS The Hindu, 17 April 2017 http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/unesco-bioethics-unit-launched-at- pims/article18074715.ece

UN cultural agency promotes power of youth to preserve cultural heritage UN News Centre, 17 April 2017 http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=56571

Interview: UNESCO chief lauds China's efforts promoting cultural dialogues along Belt and Road XINHUANET, 20 April 2017 http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2017-04/20/c_129554261.htm Five thousand years of Chinese civilisation through 108 million relics South China Morning Post, 16 April 2017 http://www.scmp.com/news/china/policies-politics/article/2087997/five-thousand-years-chinese-civilisation- through-108

Vital for Langkawi to remain a Unesco geopark New Straits Times, 16 April 2017 http://www.nst.com.my/opinion/columnist/2017/04/230878/vital-langkawi-remain-unesco-geopark

Workshop on flood early warning system held The News, 11 April 2017 https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/197772-Workshop-on-flood-early-warning-system-held

A ‘crime’ against local history: Cambodia’s lost manuscripts The Phnom Penh Post, 07 April 2017 http://www.phnompenhpost.com/post-weekend/crime-against-local-history-cambodias-lost-manuscripts

Education Ministry gives recognition to more foreign degrees Vietnam net, 07 April 2017 http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/education/175991/education-ministry-gives-recognition-to-more-foreign- degrees.html

Qualifications training in Apia samoaobserver, 04 April 2017 http://sobserver.ws/en/04_04_2017/local/18638/Qualifications-training-in-Apia.htm

Mother Goddesses worship receives UNESCO’s recognition Hanoitimes, 3 April 2017 http://hanoitimes.com.vn/news/viet-nam/2017/04/81e0b0ad/mother-goddesses-worship-receives-unesco-s- recognition/

Do national qualifications frameworks work? University World News, 31 March 2017 http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20170328000916417

Wastewater an untapped resource: Asia-Pacific Scoop, 1 April 2017 http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1704/S00005/wastewater-an-untapped-resource-asia-pacific.htm

In The Developing World, India Is A Major Hub For Foreign Students Huffpost, 31 March 2017 http://www.huffingtonpost.in/2017/03/31/in-the-developing-world-india-is-a-major-hub-for-foreign- studen_a_22020122/

Kazakhstan welcomes wide cooperation with France, Central Asian neighbours, FM says The Astana Times, 31 March 2017 http://astanatimes.com/2017/03/kazakhstan-welcomes-wide-cooperation-with-france-central-asian-neighbours- fm-says/

Future of ThaiPBS hangs in balance as review nears Bangkok Post, 31 March 2017 http://www.bangkokpost.com/opinion/opinion/1224356/future-of-thaipbs-hangs-in-balance-as-review-nears NGOs appeal to Unesco to save Indonesia’s Leuser Ecosystem Asian Correspondent, 31 March 2017 https://asiancorrespondent.com/2017/03/ngos-appeal-unesco-save-indonesias-leuser-ecosystem/

Events Sixteen SMEs to co-host Mekong Tourism Forum in World Heritage Town Travel Daily News, 31 March 2017 http://www.traveldailynews.asia/news/article/64595/sixteen-smes-to-co-host-mekong

New Learning Forest opens at Singapore Botanic Gardens Today, 31 March 2017 http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/new-learning-forest-opens-singapore-botanic-gardens

The UNESCO City of Music without a concert hall Performing Arts Hub, 31 March 2017 http://performing.artshub.com.au/news-article/features/performing-arts/richard-watts/the-unesco-city-of-music- without-a-concert-hall-253462

Ancient city of Graz in Austria Global Times, 30 March 2017 http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1040334.shtml

Ha Long Bay to suspend all kayaking services amid rip-off allegations VN Express, 30 March 2017 http://e.vnexpress.net/news/travel-life/travel/ha-long-bay-to-suspend-all-kayaking-services-amid-rip-off- allegations-3562973.html

Al Gore and Bangladesh PM spar over coal plants in the Sundarbans Mongabay, 30 March 2017 https://news.mongabay.com/2017/03/al-gore-and-bangladesh-pm-spar-over-coal-plants-in-the-sundarbans/

Why Bandung is a Great Place for Business Global Indonesian Voices, 30 March 2017 http://www.globalindonesianvoices.com/29573/why-bandung-is-a-great-place-for-business/

Vietnam to name 23 new caves in Ha Long Bay world heritage site Global Times, 29 March 2017 http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1040108.shtml

Bisotun bears testimony to eloquent art scene of prehistoric Iran Tehran Times, 29 March 2017 http://www.tehrantimes.com/news/412187/Bisotun-bears-testimony-to-eloquent-art-scene-of-prehistoric

UNESCO celebrates Norooz in Paris Payvand, 29 March 2017 http://www.payvand.com/news/17/mar/1143.html

The potential, promise and pitfalls of blended learning in India Hechinger Report, 29 March 2017 http://hechingerreport.org/potential-promise-pitfalls-blended-learning-india/

Samoa PM hopes regional conversation would establish connection between Science, Technology and Innovation One PNG, 29 March 2017 http://www.onepng.com/2017/03/samoa-pm-hopes-regional-conversation.html

Revisiting colonial ruin in the Flinders Ranges In Daily, 29 March 2017 http://indaily.com.au/arts-and-culture/2017/03/29/revisiting-colonial-ruin-in-the-flinders-ranges/

Khon, Thai massage tipped to be held as intangible cultural heritages Pattaya Mail, 29 March 2017 http://www.pattayamail.com/thailandnews/khon-thai-massage-tipped-held-intangible-cultural-heritages-168639

Hotel Shilla’s ambitious plan for old city wall Korean Joongang Daily, 29 March 2017 http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3031527&cloc=joongangdaily%7Chome%7 Cnewslist1

Calcutta connect in Project Chandigarh Telegraph India, 29 March 2017 https://www.telegraphindia.com/1170329/jsp/calcutta/story_143296.jsp

Phu Tho opens Xoan singing exhibition ahead of Hung Kings Temple Festival Vietnam Net, 29 March 2017 http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/art-entertainment/175462/phu-tho-opens-xoan-singing-exhibition-ahead-of- hung-kings-temple-festival.html

Center for Global Education at Asia Society Participates in 2017 Global Education & Skills Forum in Dubai Asia Society, 29 March 2017 http://asiasociety.org/center-global-education-asia-society-participates-2017-global-education-skills-forum- dubai

Mumbai: Bandra station to get a fancy make-over Mid Day, 28 March 2017 http://www.mid-day.com/articles/bandra-station-to-get-a-fancy-make-over-mumbai-news-unesco-wr- bmc/18116150

Explore the UNESCO treasures of Luang Prabang Travel Daily News, 28 March 2017 http://www.traveldailynews.asia/news/article/64550/explore-the-unesco-treasures-of

Events Focus on Advancing ICT for Development IISD - SDG Knowledge Hub, 28 March 2017 http://sdg.iisd.org/news/events-focus-on-advancing-ict-for-development/

EARTH WIRE -- Environmental NGOs write to UNESCO highlighting threat to Leuser Ecosystem Antara News, 28 March 2017 http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/110173/earth-wire--environmental-ngos-write-to-unesco-highlighting- threat-to-leuser-ecosystem

Five Indian sites tentatively on the World Heritage List Media India, 28 March 2017 http://mediaindia.eu/art-culture/five-indian-cities-tentatively-enlisted-in-world-heritage-list/ ISKCON's Govardhan Eco Village near Mumbai gets 'Water' award Outlook India, 28 March 2017 http://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/iskcons-govardhan-eco-village-near-mumbai-gets-water- award/1016179

Seepage from sewerage line spells trouble for Sonar Fort Times of India, 28 March 2017 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/seepage-from-sewerage-line-spells-trouble-for-sonar- fort/articleshow/57866624.cms

UNESCO celebrates Nowruz in Paris Mehr News, 28 March 2017 http://en.mehrnews.com/news/124462/UNESCO-celebrates-Nowruz-in-Paris

VN prepares UNESCO application Vietnam Net, 28 March 2017 http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/art-entertainment/175350/vn-prepares-unesco-application.html

Indonesia plans to develop spiritual tourism Malay Mail Online, 28 March 2017 http://www.themalaymailonline.com/travel/article/indonesia-plans-to-develop-spiritual-tourism

Kolkata church hosts heritage walk for hearing-impaired Millenium Post, 27 March 2017 http://www.millenniumpost.in/kolkata/kolkata-church-hosts-heritage-walk-for-hearing-impaired-222198

Rajasthan turns to 3D design technologies to preserve heritage Financial Express, 27 March 2017 http://www.financialexpress.com/industry/rajasthan-turns-to-3d-design-technologies-to-preserve- heritage/603688/

Tai chi pitched for UNESCO list CCTV English, 27 March 2017 http://english.cctv.com/2017/03/27/ARTIuBgakqQUhkuPa46QGc6Z170327.shtml

Champaner-Pavagadh authority should be proactive to be model Times of India, 27 March 2017 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vadodara/champaner-pavagadh-authority-should-be-proactive-to-be- model/articleshow/57845311.cms

Korean border counties to seek UNESCO biosphere reserve status Korea Herald, 27 March 2017 http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20170327000907

Bulldozing History: Ancient Uzbek City's UNESCO Status At Risk RFERL, 26 March 2017 http://www.rferl.org/a/bulldozing-history-ancient-uzbek-city-unesco-status-at-risk/28392139.html

Theater, a tool for international understanding Manila Bulletin, 26 March 2017 http://news.mb.com.ph/2017/03/26/theater-a-tool-for-international-understanding/ Attacks on heritage sites could be war crimes: UNSC The Nation, 26 March 2017 http://nation.com.pk/national/26-Mar-2017/attacks-on-heritage-sites-could-be-war-crimes-unsc

Elephanta gets Rs 344cr tourism devpt plan Nyoooz, 25 March 2017 http://www.nyoooz.com/news/mumbai/765047/elephanta-gets-rs-344cr-tourism-devpt-plan

Climate change killing Great Barrier Reef Raw Story, 25 March 2017 http://www.rawstory.com/2017/03/climate-change-killing-great-barrier-reef/

Auckland To Bid For UNESCO City of Music Pollstar Pro, 25 March 2017 http://www.pollstarpro.com/NewsContent.aspx?cat=0&com=1&ArticleID=830153

Lowest bidders a major threat Himalayan Times, 25 March 2017 https://thehimalayantimes.com/nepal/lowest-bidders-major-threat/

Kathmandu Valley’s heritage at stake Himalayan Times, 25 March 2017 https://thehimalayantimes.com/nepal/kathmandu-valleys-heritage-stake/

IIT Roorkee students to crowdfund Rs 50 lakh for ‘Clean Ganga’ campaign Indian Express, 25 March 2017 http://indianexpress.com/article/education/iitr-ac-in-iit-roorkee-students-to-crowdfund-rs-50-lakh-for-clean- ganga-campaign-4584717/

Science laureate Michelle Simmons sees bright future in quantum computing The Australian, 24 March 2017 http://www.theaustralian.com.au/higher-education/science-laureate-michelle-simmons-sees-bright-future-in- quantum-computing/news-story/10eedf7ac98475e2f52bffbf130c9267

Lowest bidders threaten Nepal's quake-hit heritage Daily Mail, 24 March 2017 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/afp/article-4344866/Lowest-bidders-threaten-Nepals-quake-hit-heritage.html

Japan shuts down path to forced labor site Korea Times, 24 March 2017 https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2017/03/120_226236.html

Distance Learning : UNESCO, JICA, AIOU target dropouts Tribune, 24 March 2017 https://tribune.com.pk/story/1364267/distance-learning-unesco-jica-aiou-target-dropouts/

Delegation Contributes to Social Transformation Policy Fiji Sun, 24 March 2017 http://fijisun.com.fj/2017/03/24/delegation-contributes-to-social-transformation-policy/ Assam's river Island Majuli bids for World Heritage site tag Millenium Post, 24 March 2017 http://www.millenniumpost.in/nation/assams-river-island-majuli-bids-for-world-heritage-site-tag-221591

Video shows rapid deterioration of Great Barrier Reef IANS Live, 24 March 2017 http://www.ianslive.in/index.php?param=news/Video_shows_rapid_deterioration_of_Great_Barrier_Reef- 545884/SCI-TECH%20and%20HEALTH/36

Sumatran palm oil felling habitat of threatened species The Australian, 23 March 2017 http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/sumatran-palm-oil-felling-habitat-of-threatened-species/news- story/8c9c6dbc96447e412044f8a09db7df2b

Quantum physicist Michelle Simmons named a women in science laureate The Australian, 23 March 2017 http://www.theaustralian.com.au/higher-education/quantum-physicist-michelle-simmons-named-a-women-in- science-laureate/news-story/823cb565dfd5cfcd0f1525fd6d6d66a1

Poetry of life Asian Age, 23 March 2017 http://www.asianage.com/life/more-features/230317/poetry-of-life.html

Hidden gems around Karachi Khaleej Times, 23 March 2017 http://www.khaleejtimes.com/Exploring-the-forgotten-path-in-one-of-Pakistan%E2%80%99s-busiest-cities

Experts oppose staging MGI pageant inside cave Vietnam Net, 23 March 2017 http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/art-entertainment/175121/experts-oppose-staging-mgi-pageant-inside- cave.html

Australian female scientists to be honoured in Paris Echo Netdaily, 23 March 2017 http://www.echo.net.au/2017/03/australian-female-scientists-honoured-paris/

Andanar, 10 others appointed to DFA's Unesco National Commission Inter Aksyon, 23 March 2017 http://interaksyon.com/article/137945/andanar-10-others-appointed-to-dfas-unesco-national-commission

UNESCO chief calls Noruz cradle of confidence, belonging for all Tehran Times, 23 March 2017 http://www.tehrantimes.com/news/412127/UNESCO-chief-calls-Noruz-cradle-of-confidence-belonging-for

Seoul withdraws city wall‘s UNESCO World heritage application Hankoryeh, 22 March 2017 http://english.hani.co.kr/arti/english_edition/e_entertainment/787548.html

Heritage sites under threat in Asia DAWN, 22 March 2017 https://www.dawn.com/news/1322098/heritage-sites-under-threat-in-asia World Poetry Day: Top 5 poems of all time India, 22 March 2017 http://www.india.com/buzz/world-poetry-day-top-5-poems-of-all-time-1947765/

What goes around, comes around – not wasting wastewater The Nation, March 22, 2017 http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news/opinion/30309814

What goes around must come around The Hindu, march 22, 2017 http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-opinion/what-goes-around-must-come-around/article17567338.ece

Wastewater key to solving global water crisis: UN New Indian Express, 22 March 2017 http://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2017/mar/22/wastewater-key-to-solving-global-water-crisis-un- 1584282.html

SPV to bolster Ahmedabad's claim to heritage city status Times of India, 22 March 2017 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/spv-to-bolster-ahmedabads-claim-to-heritage-city- status/articleshow/57768723.cms

Crackdown on Shoe-Wearing in Myanmar Pagodas Travel Pulse, 22 March 2017 http://www.travelpulse.com/news/destinations/crackdown-on-shoe-wearing-in-myanmar-pagodas.html

Decreasing water quality affecting Putrajaya Lake and Wetlands Astro Awani, 22 March 2017 http://english.astroawani.com/malaysia-news/decreasing-water-quality-affecting-putrajaya-lake-and-wetlands- 136401

Duterte names Cabinet execs to Unesco panel Manila Times, 22 March 2017 http://www.manilatimes.net/duterte-names-cabinet-execs-unesco-panel/318563/

Heritage sites under threat in Asia Dawn, 22 March 2017 https://www.dawn.com/news/1322098/heritage-sites-under-threat-in-asia

Hoi An completes embankment project to protect UNESCO heritage site Vietnam Net, 22 March 2017 http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/society/175043/hoi-an-completes-embankment-project-to-protect-unesco- heritage-site.html

Menace to greenery Jakarta Post, 22 March 2017 http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2017/03/22/menace-greenery.html

Nowruz is reminder of power of culture and heritage to build resilient and sustainable societies: UNESCO chief Merinews, 22 March 2017 http://www.merinews.com/article/nowruz-is-reminder-of-power-of-culture-and-heritage-to-build-resilient-and- sustainable-societies-unesco-chief/15923901.shtml PIL against illegal constructions Hans India, 22 March 2017 http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Telangana/2017-03-22/PIL-against-illegal-constructions-/288399

Raghu Rai honoured with Lifetime Achievement at the National Photography Awards Scroll, 22 March 2017 https://scroll.in/latest/832523/raghu-rai-honoured-with-lifetime-achievement-at-the-national-photography- awards

Unesco's MOST forum to discuss women, ageing issues: Rohani Karim Sun Daily, 22 March 2017 http://www.thesundaily.my/news/2202806

China's aid boosts teacher education in Africa China Daily, 22 March 2017 http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/culture/2017-03/22/content_28642166.htm

Beauty contest planned inside Vietnam’s famous Paradise Cave causes worry VN Express, 22 March 2017 http://e.vnexpress.net/news/travel-life/beauty-contest-planned-inside-vietnam-s-famous-paradise-cave-causes- worry-3559019.html

AEC FEED The Nation, 22 March 2017 http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news/business/aec/30309816

Sarbananda Sonowal bid to make Majuli carbon-neutral district Nyoooz, 22 March 2017 https://www.nyoooz.com/news/guwahati/762333/sarbananda-sonowal-bid-to-make-majuli-carbonneutral- district

Rustic Vigan never disappoints Saipan Tribune, 22 March 2017 http://www.saipantribune.com/index.php/248698/

Korea retracts application for Seoul City Wall's UNESCO heritage listing Korea Herald, 21 March 2017 http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20170321000908

Andanar heads new appointees to DFA’s UNESCO National Commission Canadian Enquirer, 21 March 2017 http://www.canadianinquirer.net/2017/03/21/andanar-heads-new-appointees-to-dfas-unesco-national- commission/

Bagan, Myanmar tourism: Guides warned over shoes on pagodas Traveller, 21 March 2017 http://www.traveller.com.au/bagan-myanmar-tourism-guides-warned-over-shoes-on-pagodas-gv1stl

'Dondang Sayang' Gunning For Unesco Recognition Malaysia Digest, 21 March 2017 http://www.malaysiandigest.com/news/664580-dondang-sayang-gunning-for-unesco-recognition.html Top Five Best Places To Visit In Kyoto Travelers Today, 21 March 2017 http://www.travelerstoday.com/articles/43380/20170321/top-five-best-places-visit-kyoto.htm

Intl. figures to celebrate Noruz at Golestan Palace Tehran Times, 21 March 2017 http://www.tehrantimes.com/news/412101/Intl-figures-to-celebrate-Noruz-at-Golestan-Palace

The Armenian National Commission for UNESCO Visits Dilijan Georgia Today, 21 March 2017 http://georgiatoday.ge/news/6134/The-Armenian-National-Commission-for-UNESCO-Visits-Dilijan

What goes around, comes around – not wasting wastewater India Education Diary, 21 March 2017 https://indiaeducationdiary.in/goes-around-comes-around-not-wasting-wastewater/

Heritage sites under threat: Sites in Asia suffering worst damage, says study The Straits Times, 21 March 2017 http://www.straitstimes.com/world/heritage-sites-under-threat-sites-in-asia-suffering-worst-damage-says-study

LIST: Duterte appointees announced on March 21, 2017 Rappler, 21 March 2017 http://www.rappler.com/nation/164836-duterte-appointees-march-21-2017

SLAUGHTER: 3,600 wild horses shot down in mass animal cull because they 'damage nature' Express, 21 March 2017 http://www.express.co.uk/news/world/782035/Kakadu-Park-Wild-horses-animal-cull-helicopter-Australia- northern-territory-buffalo

Taiwan happy to contribute to global citizenship education: VP Focus Taiwan, 21 March 2017 http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201703210028.aspx

UNESCO to support Armenian education projects Media Max, 21 March 2017 http://www.mediamax.am/en/news/education/22697/

Heritage sites under threat: Sites in Asia suffering worst damage, says study Straits Times, 21 March 2017 http://www.straitstimes.com/world/heritage-sites-under-threat-sites-in-asia-suffering-worst-damage-says-study

UNESCO Pits Media Development Against Fake News – Analysis eurasiareview, 20 March 2017 http://www.eurasiareview.com/20032017-unesco-pits-media-development-against-fake-news-analysis/

Scan your face for toilet paper: Beijing tourist attraction's bid to stop toilet-paper thieves Straits Times, 20 March 2017 http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/scan-your-face-for-toilet-paper-beijing-tourist-attractions-bid-to- stop-toilet-paper Promoting literacy, cultural understanding through poetry Manila Bulletin News, 20 March 2017 http://news.mb.com.ph/2017/03/20/promoting-literacy-cultural-understanding-through-poetry/

Forget UNESCO! Will Rahul Gandhi be named in Guinness Book of World Records for losing maximum number of elections? India, 20 March 2017 http://www.india.com/news/india/forget-unesco-will-rahul-gandhi-be-named-in-guinness-book-of-world- records-for-losing-maximum-number-of-elections-1945345/

Progress must not leave behind learner happiness Bangkok Post, 20 March 2017 http://www.bangkokpost.com/opinion/opinion/1217741/progress-must-not-leave-behind-learner-happiness

UNESCO World Heritage site Beijing’s Temple of Heaven installs face scanners to catch loo roll thieves The Sun, 20 March 2017 https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/3130212/unesco-world-heritage-site-beijings-temple-of-heaven-installs-face- scanners-to-catch-loo-roll-thieves/

Registration Now Open for Adelaide Festival Centre's 2017 State of Jazz Broadway World, 20 March 2017 http://www.broadwayworld.com/adelaide/article/Registration-Now-Open-for-Adelaide-Festival-Centres-2017- State-of-Jazz-20170320

Promoting literacy, cultural understanding through poetry Manila Bulletin, 20 March 2017 http://news.mb.com.ph/2017/03/20/promoting-literacy-cultural-understanding-through-poetry/

Chinese taiji fans want Unesco honour for martial art Straits Times, 20 March 2017 http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/arts/chinese-taiji-fans-want-unesco-honour-for-martial-art

Move to get world heritage status for Sankaram The Hindu, 20 March 2017 http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/move-to-get-world-heritage-status-for- buddhist-sites/article17533703.ece

Myanmar warns over shoes in pagodas New Zealand Herald, 20 March 2017 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/travel/news/article.cfm?c_id=7&objectid=11821592

NAM Stresses the need for deepening mutual cultural knowledge New Delhi Times, 20 March 2017 https://www.newdelhitimes.com/nam-stresses-the-need-for-deepening-mutual-cultural-knowledge123/

No quality education without happy learners Global Partnership for Education, March 20, 2017 http://www.globalpartnership.org/blog/no-quality-education-without-happy-learners

Bid on Majuli as Heritage Site hits roadblock Assam Tribune, 20 March 2017 http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=mar2117/at055 China to hold first heritage expo in Fujian Global Times, 19 March 2017 http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1038546.shtml

Border Mail letters: Border Mail readers have their say on the issues of the day Border Mail, 19 March 2017 http://www.bordermail.com.au/story/4533698/letters-to-the-editor/

Local papers recognised Riverine Herald, 19 March 2017 http://www.riverineherald.com.au/regional/2017/03/19/79545/local-papers-recognised

This Unesco programme is now in Malaysia Star 2, 19 March 2017 http://www.star2.com/people/2017/03/19/this-unesco-programme-is-now-in-malaysia/

‘World heritage city status add new dynamics’ Times of India, 19 March 2017 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/world-heritage-city-status-add-new- dynamics/articleshow/57710645.cms

Director General condemns killing of columnist Joaquin Briones in the Philippines Military Technologies, 19 March 2017 http://www.military-technologies.net/2017/03/19/director-general-condemns-killing-of-columnist-joaquin- briones-in-the-philippines/

World heritage city status add new dynamics Nyoooz, 19 March 2017 http://www.nyoooz.com/news/ahmedabad/759398/world-heritage-city-status-add-new-dynamics

This Unesco programme is now in Malaysia Read more at Star2, 19 March 2017 http://www.star2.com/people/2017/03/19/this-unesco-programme-is-now-in-malaysia/

Tai chi encourages calm. So why are its Chinese fans stressing out? Gulf News, 18 March 2017 http://gulfnews.com/culture/heritage/tai-chi-encourages-calm-so-why-are-its-chinese-fans-stressing-out- 1.1996010

Taking in Penang from greater heights The Star Online, 18 March 2017 http://www.thestar.com.my/metro/community/2017/03/18/taking-in-penang-from-greater-heights-attraction- offers-visitors-a-birds-eye-of-islands-heritage-won/

UN Broadband Commission urges public-private partnerships to reach 'the unconnected' New Kerala, 18 March 2017 http://www.newkerala.com/news/fullnews-233600.html

UN Broadband Commission urges public-private partnerships to reach 'the unconnected' Indian Television, 18 March 2017 http://www.indiantelevision.com/iworld/broadband/un-panel-time-for-a-new-deal-if-bband-is-to-reach- everyone-170318

Laos witnesses 10 pct drop in foreign arrivals in 2016 Global Times, 17 March 2017 http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1038295.shtml

Ecologist Special Report: The world's leading Coral Reef scientist says only a global effort will save the Great Barrier Reef The Ecologist, 17 March 2017 http://www.theecologist.org/News/news_analysis/2988770/ecologist_special_report_the_worlds_leading_coral _reef_scientist_says_only_a_global_effort_will_save_the_great_barrier_reef.html

New Riphyim leads the way in environment conservation Morung Express, 17 March 2017 http://morungexpress.com/new-riphyim-leads-way-environment-conservation/

Remembering Ayutthaya Bangkok Post, 17 March 2017 http://www.bangkokpost.com/lifestyle/social-and-lifestyle/1216321/remembering-ayutthaya

South China Sea tsunami alert center expected to go on trial in 2017 CCTV English, 16 March 2017 http://english.cctv.com/2017/03/16/ARTI5tCbJLvFU9DCQfIyKjAt170316.shtml

Tai Chi Encourages Calm. So Why Are Its Chinese Fans Stressing Out? New York Times, 17 March 2017 https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/17/world/asia/china-tai-chi-unesco.html?_r=0

Will Karbala be added to list of World Heritage sites? Al Monitor, 17 March 2017 http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2017/03/karbala-world-heritage-unesco-christianity.html

Bangladesh weighs energy needs against environmental anxiety MENAFN, 17 March 2017 http://menafn.com/1095320064/Bangladesh-weighs-energy-needs-against-environmental-anxiety

Shivaji's capital, Raigad Fort, to be spruced up for Rs600 crore Nyoooz, 16 March 2017 http://www.nyoooz.com/news/mumbai/757113/shivajis-capital-raigad-fort-to-be-spruced-up-for-rs600-crore

UNESCO sounds alarm: digital gender gap only grows ABC.az, 16 March 2017 http://abc.az/eng/news_16_03_2017_102654.html

China's aid boosts teacher education in Africa: UN official Xinhua Net, 16 March 2017 http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2017-03/16/c_136132253.htm

Bid for Pone Taung-Pone Nyar heritage listing Myanmar Times, 16 March 2017 http://www.mmtimes.com/index.php/national-news/yangon/25346-bid-for-pone-taung-pone-nyar-heritage- listing.html

Azerbaijan’s First VP Mehriban Aliyeva meets UNESCO goodwill ambassador Trend News Agency, 16 March 2017 http://en.trend.az/azerbaijan/politics/2732656.html

‘Sur Ganga’ to showcase city’s musical heritage Times of India, 16 March 2017 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/varanasi/sur-ganga-to-showcase-citys-musical- heritage/articleshow/57658432.cms

‘Sibu needs to tap into its storyline for tourism’ The Borneo Post, 16 March 2017 http://www.theborneopost.com/2017/03/16/sibu-needs-to-tap-into-its-storyline-for-tourism/

Year-on-year bleaching threatens Great Barrier Reef’s World Heritage status The Conversation, 16 March 2017 https://theconversation.com/year-on-year-bleaching-threatens-great-barrier-reefs-world-heritage-status-74606

Mobile Learning Week 2017 focuses on the potential of mobile technologies to serve educational needs in crisis situations India Education Diary, 15 March 2017 http://indiaeducationdiary.in/mobile-learning-week-2017-focuses-potential-mobile-technologies-serve- educational-needs-crisis-situations/

WATER, POWER CUT TO FORCE OUT AYUTTHAYA VENDORS Khao Sod English, 15 March 2017 http://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/bangkok/2017/03/15/water-power-cut-force-ayutthaya-vendors/

10 PLACES OPEN IN ‘UNESCO INTERNSHIP PROGRAM’ 2017 Macau Daily Times, 15 March 2017 http://macaudailytimes.com.mo/10-places-open-unesco-internship-program-2017.html

Auckland seeks to become a 'city of music' Stuff, 15 March 2017 http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/central-leader/90428195/auckland-seeks-to-become-a-city-of- music

Australian Sikh invited to International UNESCO Peace Summit Singh Station, 15 March 2017 http://singhstation.net/2017/03/australian-sikh-invited-international-unesco-peace-summit/

Central Railway officials to be trained on how to preserve CST Indian Express, 15 March 2017 http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/central-railway-officials-to-be-trained-on-how-to-preserve-cst- 4569313/

Curaçao Is Part Of UNESCO’s “Envisioning The Future Of The Global Capacity-Building Program And Its Facilitators’ Network” Curacao Chronicle, 15 March 2017 http://curacaochronicle.com/main/curacao-is-part-of-unescos-envisioning-the-future-of-the-global-capacity- building-program-and-its-facilitators-network/

Have you ever wanted to change the world for better? Gamasutra, 15 March 2017 http://www.gamasutra.com/view/pressreleases/293733/Have_you_ever_wanted_to_change_the_world_for_bett er.php

Unesco appoints first chairholder in Singapore Business Times, 15 March 2017 http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/government-economy/unesco-appoints-first-chairholder-in-singapore

Mrauk-U still struggling to woo tourists Myanmar Times, 15 March 2017 http://www.mmtimes.com/index.php/lifestyle/travel/25333-mrauk-u-still-struggling-to-woo-tourists.html

Pro-war Azerbaijani ambassador seeks to head UNESCO Panarmenian, 14 March 2017 http://www.panarmenian.net/eng/news/234868/

Bibhuti Lahkar: Grassland Warrior Northeast Today, 14 March 2017 http://www.northeasttoday.in/bibhuti-lahkar-grassland-warrior/

Buddhist temple added to UNESCO tentative list The Hankyoreh, 14 March 2017 http://english.hani.co.kr/arti/english_edition/e_entertainment/786459.html

INDIA'S LESSER KNOWN UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES National Geographic, 14 March 2017 http://www.nationalgeographic.com.au/travel/indias-lesser-known-unesco-world-heritage-sites.aspx

Kazakh top diplomat says ceasefire areas to be discussed at Astana meeting TASS, 14 March 2017 http://tass.com/world/935331

Korean temple with stone Buddhas, pagodas added to UNESCO's tentative list The Korea Herald, 14 March 2017 http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20170314000176

Macao expects healthy growth in Indian tourists in 2017 Outlook India, 14 March 2017 http://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/macao-expects-healthy-growth-in-indian-tourists-in-2017/1006483

Baku's hypocrisy is limitless, says Armenia's foreign ministry spox Armenpress, 14 March 2017 https://armenpress.am/eng/news/882440/baku%E2%80%99s-hypocrisy-is-limitless-says- armenia%E2%80%99s-foreign-ministry-spox.html

Turkmen horses may be included in UNESCO World Heritage List Trend News Agency, 13 March 2017 http://en.trend.az/casia/turkmenistan/2730932.html The essence of Vietnam Vietnam Net, 13 March 2017 http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/travel/174367/the-essence-of-vietnam.html

Subsidy increase, formal education proposed to nurture ICH inheritors ECNS, 13 March 2017 http://www.ecns.cn/2017/03-13/249080.shtml

S. Korean temple with stone Buddhas, pagodas added to UNESCO's tentative list Yonhap News Agency, 13 March 2017 http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2017/03/13/0200000000AEN20170313013600315.html

Polad Bulbuloglu can lead UNESCO Azernews, 13 March 2017 http://www.azernews.az/nation/110145.html

Mother Tongues matter amid English-language push in Asia Global Partnership for Education, March 13, 2017 http://www.globalpartnership.org/blog/mother-tongues-matter-amid-english-language-push-asia

Hoax Resolution Hints at What the U.N. Could Look Like If It Lived Up to Its Own Charter CNS News, 13 March 2017 http://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/patrick-goodenough/hoax-resolution-hints-what-un-could-look-if-it- lived-its-own-charter

Azerbaijani ambassador to Russia nominated for UNESCO chief News Az, 13 March 2017 http://news.az/articles/politics/119792

Turkmenistan seeks to see Akhal-Teke horses in UNESCO World Heritage List Azernews, 13 March 2017 http://www.azernews.az/region/110128.html

Abacus Calculation Shanghai Daily, 12 March 2017 http://www.shanghaidaily.com/sunday/now-and-then/Abacus-Calculation/shdaily.shtml

National park fights back against illegal plantations The Nation, 11 March 2017 http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2017/03/11/national-park-fights-back-against-illegal-plantations.html

Concerned Diyarbakir architects implore UNESCO intervention India Blooms, 11 March 2017 http://indiablooms.com/ibns_new/video-details/W/88194/concerned-diyarbakir-architects-implore-unesco- intervention.html

Coffee festival opens in Central Highlands Viet Nam New, 11 March 2017 http://vietnamnews.vn/society/372688/coffee-festival-opens-in-central-highlands.html

5 Incredible Vietnam experiences in and around the ancient city of Hoi An Traveller 24, 11 March 2017 http://traveller24.news24.com/FindYourEscape/Vietnam/5-incredible-vietnam-experiences-in-and-around-the- ancient-city-of-hoi-an-20170310

Don't Like Crowds? Check Out These Five Crowd-Free Beaches In Asia Travelers Today, 11 March 2017 http://www.travelerstoday.com/articles/42514/20170311/dont-crowds-check-out-five-crowd-free-beaches- asia.htm

Sia Boey heritage site ‘saved’ The Star, 11 March 2017 http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2017/03/11/sia-boey-heritage-site-saved/

PLACES IN MADHYA PRADESH THAT TAKE YOU BACK IN TIME The Indian Panorama, 10 March 2017 https://www.theindianpanorama.news/places-madhya-pradesh-take-back-time/

Add-On Okinawa For Your Next Asian Trip Channel News Asia, 10 March 2017 http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/specials/theasiantraveller/articles/add-on-okinawa-for-your-next-asian- trip/3492562.html

How ICTs are helping to raise women’s voices in media in Thailand itu4u, March 10, 2017 https://itu4u.wordpress.com/2017/03/10/how-icts-are-helping-to-raise-womens-voices-in-media-in-thailand/

Quang Nam plans community tourism TTR Weekly, 10 March 2017 http://www.ttrweekly.com/site/2017/03/quang-nam-plans-community-tourism/

Queensland to plead over UNESCO “in danger” listing for Great Barrier Reef The Australian, 10 March 2017 http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/queensland-to-plead-over-unesco-in-danger-listing-for-great- barrier-reef/news-story/47c0e70a3b987b82341a33aede07c019

Lack of collaboration among ministries, NGOs main hurdle The Daily Star, 09 March 2017 http://www.thedailystar.net/city/lack-collaboration-among-ministries-ngos-main-hurdle-1373026

Lack of collaboration among ministries, NGOs main hurdle Daily Star, 9 March 2017 http://www.thedailystar.net/city/lack-collaboration-among-ministries-ngos-main-hurdle-1373026

S. Korean professor elected to lead sub-committee of UNESCO advisory group Yonhap News Agency, 9 March 2017 http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2017/03/09/0200000000AEN20170309012500315.html

Sydney Opera House’s world heritage status at risk, say critics The Australian, 9 March 2017 http://www.theaustralian.com.au/arts/stage/sydney-opera-houses-world-heritage-status-at-risk-say-critics/news- story/9c6354d375fe84a56e2566bfc84fac04 UNESCO enlists 33 languages of Arunachal as endangered: Minster Zee News, 9 March 2017 http://zeenews.india.com/news/unesco-enlists-33-languages-of-arunachal-as-endangered-minster_1985001.html

Women can be expert sources too The Nation, March 9, 2017 http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news/life/art_culture/30308353

International Women’s Day : A teacher’s ‘Letters of Love’ from India to Syrian, Iraqi and Yazidi refugee children The Indian Express, 8 March 2017 http://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/life-style/international-womens-day-a-teachers-letters-of-love-from- india-to-children-affected-by-syrian-refugee-crisis-4559628/

Join the Force with UNESCO - องคการยูเนสโก กรุงเทพฯ ชวนหญิงไทยมารวมสรางพื้นที่ใหผูหญิงในสื่อ marie claire, March 8, 2017 http://www.marieclairethailand.com/people/women-make-the-news-thailand/

Level playing field on degrees - Unesco works on convention on recognising foreign qualifications The Telegraph Calcutta, 8 March 2017 https://www.telegraphindia.com/1170309/jsp/nation/story_139809.jsp

"ฐปณีย" รับรางวัล Women Make the News วันสตรีสากล Krobkruakao Ch3, March 8, 2017 http://goo.gl/3Ljk5d

ยูเนสโกเปดตัวฐานขอมูลออนไลน Women Make the News – Thailand Thai News Agency, March 7, 2017 http://www.tnamcot.com/content/669299

Gender equality begins at home Vietnam Net, 7 March 2017 http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/society/173902/gender-equality-begins-at-home.html

"ยูเนสโก" เปดตัวฐานขอมูลออนไลนผูเชี่ยวชาญสตรี Thai PBS News, March 7, 2017 https://news.thaipbs.or.th/content/260681

Endangered Languages? Korea Times, 7 March 2017 http://www.koreatimesus.com/endangered-languages/

Forest department fines Chinese team for entering Valley of Flowers during off season Hindustan Times, 7 March 2017 http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/forest-department-fines-chinese-team-for-entering-valley-of- flowers-during-off-season/story-IsvSjmDaFWJhazxQ71C6BL.html

Rajyavardhan Rathore meets UNESCO delegation India, 7 March 2017 http://www.india.com/news/agencies/rajyavardhan-rathore-meets-unesco-delegation-1902573/ Government committed to empowering local communities through Community Radio: Rathore Radio and Music, 7 March 2017 http://www.radioandmusic.com/biz/radio/community-radio/170307-government-committed-empowering-local

Japanese royalty enjoy central city attractions Viet Nam News, 6 March 2017 http://vietnamnews.vn/politics-laws/372282/japanese-royalty-enjoy-central-city-attractions.html

Sexism in Indian science Asian Age, 6 March 2017 http://www.asianage.com/india/all-india/060317/sexism-in-indian-science.html

Uttara Kannada gets set to push back against Eco Sensitive Zones notification Nyoooz, 6 March 2017 http://www.nyoooz.com/news/hubli/750352/uttara-kannada-gets-set-to-push-back-against-eco-sensitive-zones- notification

After several days’ delay, Sindh submits report on Makli to Unesco DAWN, 5 March 2017 https://www.dawn.com/news/1318411/after-several-days-delay-sindh-submits-report-on-makli-to-unesco

Tibetan languages face heavy government pressure whilst modernity threatens neglected dialects Hong Kong Free Press, 5 March 2017 https://www.hongkongfp.com/2017/03/05/tibetan-languages-face-heavy-government-pressure-whilst- modernity-threatens-neglected-dialects/

The Incredible Cultural Illiteracy Of Our Fellow Indians Swarajya, 5 March 2017 https://swarajyamag.com/culture/the-incredible-cultural-illiteracy-of-our-fellow-indians

The unique Mother Goddess Worship of Vietnam Vietnam Net, 5 March 2017 http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/art-entertainment/173831/the-unique-mother-goddess-worship-of- vietnam.html

Quality education central to Sustainable Development: UNESCO-APEID Conference opens in Bangkok India Education Diary, 4 March 2017 https://indiaeducationdiary.in/quality-education-central-sustainable-development-unesco-apeid-conference- opens-bangkok/

George Town, Malaysia: Losing Old Luster as New Developments Come In? Benar News, 3 March 2017 http://www.benarnews.org/english/news/malaysian/george-town-03032017162352.html

Vugar Muradov becomes UNESCO Artist Azernews, 3 March 2017 http://www.azernews.az/culture/109724.html

Public'private partnerships helping to take public agendas forward Malaysia Sun, 3 March 2017 http://www.malaysiasun.com/index.php/sid/252141651 UNESCO Week for Peace and Sustainable Development highlights teachers' role in achieving Global Development Agenda Malaysia Sun, 3 March 2017 http://www.malaysiasun.com/index.php/sid/252161297

Shirvanshahs collection presented in Baku [PHOTO] Azernews, 2 March 2017 http://www.azernews.az/culture/109675.html

Kerala activists question ‘unwritten law’ banning women from scaling Agasthyarkoodam peak The News Minute, 2 March 2017 http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/kerala-activists-question-unwritten-law-banning-women-scaling- agasthyarkoodam-peak-57979

Children need to be ready for the twenty-first century – but what does that mean? openDemoracy, 2 March 2017 https://www.opendemocracy.net/wfd/alexandra-stenbock-fermor/children-need-to-be-ready-for-twenty-first- century-but-what-does-that-mean

JAAGO Foundation wins UNESCO award Financial Express, 1 March 2017 http://www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/2017/03/01/63124/JAAGO-Foundation-wins-UNESCO-award

International meet on Thirukkural in May Nyoooz, 1 March 2017 https://www.nyoooz.com/news/madurai/747171/international-meet-on-thirukkural-in-may

Shades Of Green At Jatiluwih FRV Bali, 1 March 2017 https://frvbali.com/2017/shades-green-jatiluwih/

Political advisory body urges inclusion of Tai Chi on world heritage list ECNS, 28 February 2017 http://www.ecns.cn/2017/02-28/247231.shtml

Telangana wants UNESCO recognition for Charminar, Golconda Nyoooz, 28 February 2017 http://www.nyoooz.com/news/hyderabad/745790/telangana-wants-unesco-recognition-for-charminar-golconda

UNESCO signs up to DET trainee program PS News, 28 February 2017 http://www.psnews.com.au/aps/540/news/unesco-signs-up-to-det-trainee-program

Special task force to clear encroachments at monuments Telangana Today, 28 February 2017 http://telanganatoday.news/special-task-force-to-clear-encroachments-at-monuments

Govt to organise 'Mangal Shobhajatra' processions across Bangladesh this year BD News 24, 27 February 2017 http://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2017/02/27/govt-to-organise-mangal-shobhajatra-processions-across- bangladesh-this-year "Congratulations! Proud Of You," Idris Jusoh Shares M'sian Team Success In Winning UNESCO Award By Striking A Pose Malaysian Digest, 27 February 2017 http://www.malaysiandigest.com/frontpage/29-4-tile/660532-congratulations-proud-of-you-idris-jusoh-shares- m-sian-team-success-in-winning-unesco-award-by-striking-a-pose.html

Burrup Peninsula Aboriginal rock art could be given World Heritage status Esperance Express, 27 February 2017 http://www.esperanceexpress.com.au/story/4495129/burrup-peninsula-aboriginal-rock-art-could-be-given- world-heritage-status/

From ‘Dede Gorgud’ to modern ashiq traditions [PHOTO] Azernews, 27 February 2017 http://www.azernews.az/culture/109506.html

Japan’s national cuisine: history and invention Huffington Post, 27 February 2017 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/japans-national-cuisine-history-and- invention_us_58b4107ae4b02f3f81e449da

Princess Cruises to Sail Longest-Ever Japan Cruise Season in 2018 Travel Agent Central, 27 February 2017 http://www.travelagentcentral.com/cruises/princess-cruises-unveils-2018-japan-cruise-season

TU, KU part of Unesco Chair programme Kathmandu Post, 27 February 2017 http://kathmandupost.ekantipur.com/news/2017-02-27/tu-ku-part-of-unesco-chair-programme.html

Women present Qipao in central China Global Times, 27 February 2017 http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1035019.shtml

End gender bias and invest more in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education of girls: UN chief Antonio Guterres Merinews, 27 February 2017 http://www.merinews.com/article/end-gender-bias-and-invest-more-in-science-technology-engineering-and- math-stem-education-of-girls-un-chief-antonio-guterres/15923307.shtml

Living With The Heritage: ‘Ahmedabad Policies attractive, implementation faces roadblocks, lacks political will’ Nyoooz, 26 February 2017 https://www.nyoooz.com/news/ahmedabad/744159/living-with-the-heritage--ahmedabad-policies-attractive- implementation-faces-roadblocks-lacks-political-will

Desi students prefer Australia, Canada New Indian Express, 26 February 2017 http://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2017/feb/26/desi-students-prefer-australia-canada- 1574774.html

Living With The Heritage: ‘Ahmedabad Policies attractive, implementation faces roadblocks, lacks political will’ Indian Express, 26 February 2017 http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/living-with-the-heritage-ahmedabad-policies-attractive- implementation-faces-roadblocks-lacks-political-will/

Ministers, experts urge inclusive access and quality education through open educational resources Malaysia Sun, 25 February 2017 http://www.malaysiasun.com/index.php/sid/251977623

Future of Pacific Heritage Hub Discussed Fiji Sun, 25 February 2017 http://fijisun.com.fj/2017/02/25/future-of-pacific-heritage-hub-discussed/

Palm plantation boom fuels discontent on Palawan Today Online, 25 February 2017 http://www.todayonline.com/world/asia/palm-plantation-boom-fuels-discontent-palawan

TD Bank donates $500,000 to Wanuskewin Heritage Park Hindustan Times, 25 February 2017 http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/new-body-to-manage-bodh-gaya-heritage-sites-proposed/story- lINvmWjggzAX6PHHcDfByI.html

Princess adds new ports to longest Japan cruise season Seatrade Cruise News, 24 February 2017 http://www.seatrade-cruise.com/news/news-headlines/princess-adds-ports-in-longest-japan-season.html

The Great Barrier Reef Is in Trouble — Again Seeker, 24 February 2017 http://www.seeker.com/the-great-barrier-reef-is-in-trouble-again-2282620901.html

Revisiting Mohenjodaro The News International, 24 February 2017 https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/188398-Revisiting-Mohenjodaro

Pakistan wants good ties with India: Sharif Malaysia Sun, 24 February 2017 http://www.malaysiasun.com/index.php/sid/251977019

International Mother Language Day celebrates the power of multilingualism Malaysia Sun, 24 February 2017 http://www.malaysiasun.com/index.php/sid/251946521

Azerbaijan to appeal to UNESCO on illegal archaeological work in occupied lands Trend News Agency, 24 February 2017 http://en.trend.az/azerbaijan/karabakh/2725396.html

Shirakawa-go, a fairytale land Jakarta Post, 24 February 2017 http://www.thejakartapost.com/travel/2017/02/24/shirakawa-go-a-fairytale-land.html

Shoot at site The Hindu, 24 February 2017 http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/shoot-at-site/article17358328.ece Nominations for UNESCO-Hamdan bin Rashid Al-Maktoum Prize now open Malaysia Sun, 23 February 2017 http://www.malaysiasun.com/index.php/sid/251915627

The development of story books for early childhood Phil Star, 23 February 2017 http://www.philstar.com/education-and-home/2017/02/23/1674799/development-story-books-early-childhood

Bangladesh missions observe Martyrs' Day BD News 24, 23 February 2017 http://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2017/02/22/bangladesh-missions-observe-martyrs-day

Giving peace a chance The Hindu, 23 February 2017 http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-in-school/giving-peace-a-chance/article17350028.ece

Giving peace a chance The Hindu, 23 February 2017 http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-in-school/giving-peace-a-chance/article17350028.ece

Need to impart education in mother tongue stressed The Hindu, 23 February 2017 http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/need-to-impart-education-in-mother-tongue- stressed/article17350661.ece

Speakers for imparting education in mother tongue The Nation, 23 February 2017 http://nation.com.pk/karachi/23-Feb-2017/speakers-for-imparting-education-in-mother-tongue

Vietnamese Mother Goddess rituals performed in India Vietnam Net, 23 February 2017 http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/art-entertainment/173295/vietnamese-mother-goddess-rituals-performed-in- india.html

Speakers for imparting education in mother tongue The Nation, 23 February 2017 http://nation.com.pk/karachi/23-Feb-2017/speakers-for-imparting-education-in-mother-tongue

Laos: Paradise lost to Unesco NZ Herald, 23 February 2017 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/travel/news/article.cfm?c_id=7&objectid=11804163

Multilingual education is 'absolutely essential,' UNESCO chief says on Mother Language Day New Kerala, 22 February 2017 http://www.newkerala.com/news/fullnews-228943.html

‘Education essential tool for fighting terrorism’ The Himalayan Times, 22 February 2017 https://thehimalayantimes.com/kathmandu/education-essential-tool-fighting-terrorism/ Disaster risk reduction document prepared Pajhwok Afghan News, 22 February 2017 http://www.pajhwok.com/en/2017/02/22/disaster-risk-reduction-document-prepared

International Mother Language Day Observed At B'desh High Commission Millenium Post, 22 February 2017 http://www.millenniumpost.in/features/international-mother-language-day-observed-at-bdesh-high- commission-216427

International Mother Language Day Observed At B'desh High Commission Millenium Post, 22 February 2017 http://www.millenniumpost.in/features/international-mother-language-day-observed-at-bdesh-high- commission-216427

Internet is breaching barriers to education for the most vulnerable Humanosphere, 22 February 2017 http://www.humanosphere.org/basics/2017/02/internet-breaching-barriers-education-vulnerable/

Learning a native culture Morung Express, 22 February 2017 http://morungexpress.com/learning-native-culture/

Bangladesh observes Ekusehy February for the first time in UNESCAP bdnews24, 22 February 2017 http://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2017/02/22/bangladesh-observes-ekusehy-february-for-the-first-time-in- unescap

New Species of Frogs Smaller Than Fingernails Found in India Sputnik News, 22 February 2017 https://sputniknews.com/environment/201702221050941733-frogs-species-india/

New Species of Small Frog Revealed in India Apex Tribune, 22 February 2017 http://www.apextribune.com/new-species-of-small-frog-india/217736/

Odisha hopeful of world heritage tag for Bhitarkanika National Park Odisha Sun Times, 22 February 2017 https://odishasuntimes.com/2017/02/22/odisha-hopeful-world-heritage-tag-bhitarkanika-national-park/

These are the world’s best beaches for 2017, according to TripAdvisor Malay Mail Online, 22 February 2017 http://www.themalaymailonline.com/travel/article/these-are-the-worlds-best-beaches-2017-according-to- tripadvisor

Unesco republishes International Mother Language Day video after including Bangla Dhaka Tribune, 22 February 2017 http://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2017/02/22/unesco-republishes-international-mother-language-day- video/

Why Orchha is in a monumental mess Daily O, 22 February 2017 http://www.dailyo.in/arts/orchha-heritage-site-unesco-madhya-pradesh/story/1/15787.html มธ. – ศธ. จับมือ องคการยูเนสโก เปดตัวรายงานการติดตามผลการศึกษาทั่วโลก ป 2559 เรื่อง “การศึกษาเพื่อมนุษยและโลกของเรา: สรางสรรคอนาคตใหยั่งยืน เพื่อปวงชน” ( ThaiPR.net, 21 February 2017

From Earth to Art Daily Star, 17 February 2017 http://www.thedailystar.net/city-in-frame/earth-art-1362601

China to invest US$ 1 million into Myanmar's conservation work CRI English, 17 February 2017 http://english.cri.cn/12394/2017/02/17/4204s952038.htm

EBU launches Dot Radio domain on World Radio Day in Shanghai Radio Info, 17 February 2017 https://www.radioinfo.com.au/news/ebu-launches-dot-radio-domain-world-radio-day-shanghai

Several South Australian councils and businesses have united in a bid to see the Mt Lofty Ranges granted World Heritage listing Daily Telegraph, 16 February 2017 http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/several-south-australian-councils-and-businesses-have-united-in-a-bid- to-see-the-mt-lofty-ranges-granted-world-heritage-listing/news-story/a9441f75de0b680f344dd6ac96c5203f

Quake-prone Pacific nations hold annual tsunami warning drill Straits Times, 15 February 2017 http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/quake-prone-pacific-nations-hold-annual-tsunami-warning-drill

Introducing The UNESCO World Heritage Sites In Sri Lanka Which Should Definitely Be A Part Of Your Must-See Attractions SAT Press Releases, 16 February 2017 http://www.satprnews.com/2017/02/16/introducing-the-unesco-world-heritage-sites-in-sri-lanka-which-should- definitely-be-a-part-of-your-must-see-attractions/

International Partners Pledge Support for Bagan Renovations The Irrawady, 16 February 2017 https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/international-partners-pledge-support-bagan-renovations.html

International experts help Bagan to enlist as UNESCO World Heritage Site CRI English, 16 February 2017 http://english.cri.cn/12394/2017/02/16/3521s952002.htm

House panel approves bill to boost PH scientific innovations, inventions Update Philippines, 16 January 2017 http://www.update.ph/2017/02/house-panel-bill-to-boost-ph-scientific-innovations-inventions/14502

China assists most in renovating quake-hit pagodas in Myanmar's Bagan Ecns, February 16, 2017 http://www.ecns.cn/2017/02-16/245574.shtml

Taj Safaris Meghauli Serai named as one of best new openings DNA India, 16 February 2017 http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report-taj-safaris-meghauli-serai-named-as-one-of-best-new-openings- 2325044 World Radio Day 2017: The audience is at the heart of the broadcast Malaysia Sun, 16 February 2017 http://www.malaysiasun.com/index.php/sid/251741979

Baku prepares for Int’l Symposium on Azerbaijani Carpet Azernews, 16 February 2017 http://www.azernews.az/culture/108855.html

World Radio Day 2017 in Ha Noi, Viet Nam Asia Radio Today, 16 February 2017 http://www.asiaradiotoday.com/news/world-radio-day-2017-ha-noi-viet-nam

What is the optimal balance between basic and applied research' Malaysia Sun, 16 February 2017 http://www.malaysiasun.com/index.php/sid/251771799

This Japanese island lets you interact with deer Travelers Today, 16 February 2017 http://www.travelerstoday.com/articles/39541/20170216/japanese-island-lets-interact-deer.htm

CRS free to get ads from any source, Govt opposition only to political news Radio and Music, 15 February 2017 http://www.radioandmusic.com/biz/radio/community-radio/170215-crs-free-get-ads-any-source-govt-opposition

Meet Chatri, the lone human living in a wildlife park on the Himalayas The News Minute, 15 February 2017 http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/meet-chatri-devi-lone-human-living-wildlife-park-himalayas-57296

Reaping the joy of nature The Statesman, 15 February 2017 http://www.thestatesman.com/features/reaping-the-joy-of-nature-1487167535.html

Sundarbans Day Observed: Call to scrap Rampal project Daily Star, 15 February 2017 http://www.thedailystar.net/backpage/sundarbans-day-observed-call-scrap-rampal-power-project-1361182

Thai media admires Finland at Press Freedom debate ScanAsia.com, February 15, 2017 http://scandasia.com/thai-media-admires-finland-at-press-freedom-debate/

The old woman who lives alone in a Himachal wildlife park New Indian Express, 15 February 2017 http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2017/feb/15/the-old-woman-who-lives-alone-in-a-himachal-wildlife- park-1570846--1.html

UNESCO will preserve Derawar Fort The Nation, 15 February 2017 http://nation.com.pk/national/15-Feb-2017/unesco-will-preserve-derawar-fort

UNSCO condemns killing of SAMAA cameraman Samaa TV, 15 February 2017 https://www.samaa.tv/pakistan/2017/02/unsco-condemns-killing-of-samaa-cameraman/ Competing for World Heritage status Myanmar Times, 15 February 2017 http://www.mmtimes.com/index.php/national-news/24957-competing-for-world-heritage-status.html

Bagan’s long, bumpy road to World Heritage listing Myanmar Times, 15 February 2017 http://www.mmtimes.com/index.php/national-news/24956-bagan-s-long-bumpy-road-to-world-heritage- listing.html

500 dwellings razed at Ramdevnagar Nyoooz, 14 February 2017 https://www.nyoooz.com/news/vadodara/734817/500-dwellings-razed-at-ramdevnagar

Recordings register voice from the past PS News, 14 February 2017 http://www.psnews.com.au/aps/538/news/recordings-register-voice-from-the-pastttp://

'Radio provides accessible, real-time medium to bridge divides,' UNESCO says on World Day New Kerala, 14 February 2017 http://www.newkerala.com/news/fullnews-227305.html

Top Five Of The 21 Latest UNESCO Heritage Sites Travelers Today, 14 February 2017 http://www.travelerstoday.com/articles/39241/20170214/top-5-21-latest-unesco-heritage-sites.htm

Re-imagining radio power The Pioneer, 14 February 2017 http://www.dailypioneer.com/columnists/edit/re-imagining-radio-power.html

Community radios decry Centre's position on news broadcasting Business Standard, 14 February 2017 http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/community-radios-decry-centre-s-position-on-news- broadcasting-117021400584_1.html

Japan's 'Battleship island' haunted by ghosts of its past Yahoo News, 14 February 2017 https://www.yahoo.com/news/japans-battleship-island-haunted-ghosts-past-040524982.html

Open doors at Uzbekistan radio station for World Radio Day Asia Radio Today, 13 February 2017 http://www.asiaradiotoday.com/news/open-doors-uzbekistan-radio-station-world-radio-day

A glimpse of communities across India The Hindu, 13 February 2017 http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/A-glimpse-of-communities-across-India/article17293060.ece

Pacific Nations Testing Tsunami Warning Systems This Week Occupational Health and Safety, 13 February 2017 https://ohsonline.com/articles/2017/02/13/pacific-nations-testing-tsunami-warning-systems-this- week.aspx?admgarea=news PM Narendra Modi extends greetings on World Radio Day Financial Express, 13 February 2017 http://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/pm-narendra-modi-extends-greetings-on-world-radio-day/548492/

World Needs Science and Science Needs Women Financial Tribune, 13 February 2017 https://financialtribune.com/articles/people/59421/world-needs-science-and-science-needs-women

Australia's 'most significant site' kept off UNESCO's World Heritage list Sydney Morning Herald, 13 February 2017 http://www.smh.com.au/technology/sci-tech/australias-most-significant-site-kept-off-unescos-world-heritage- list-20170209-gu9sr9.html

13 Feb 2017- World Radio Day Daily Kashmir Images, 13 February 2017 http://dailykashmirimages.com/Details/131524/13-feb-2017-world-radio-day

Radio is a wonderful way to interact, learn and communicate: PM Modi on World Radio Day Merinews, 13 February 2017 http://www.merinews.com/article/radio-is-a-wonderful-way-to-interact-learn-and-communicate-pm-modi-on- world-radio-day/15923008.shtml

Raigad fort restoration work to begin in March, says Sambhajiraje Nyoooz, 13 February 2017 https://www.nyoooz.com/news/kolhapur/733693/raigad-fort-restoration-work-to-begin-in-march-says- sambhajiraje

Saving Moenjodaro DAWN, 13 February 2017 https://www.dawn.com/news/1314381/saving-moenjodaro

Falconry cultural heritage gets recognition Pakistan Observer, 13 February 2017 http://pakobserver.net/falconry-cultural-heritage-gets-recognition/

World Radio Day today Daily Star, 13 February 2017 http://www.thedailystar.net/city/world-radio-day-today-1360420

EBU officially launches dotRadio TLD in Shanghai on World Radio Day European Broadcasting Union, 13 February 2017 https://www.ebu.ch/news/2017/02/ebu-officially-launches-dotradio-tld-in-shanghai-on-world-radio-day

Raigad fort restoration work to begin in March, says Sambhajiraje Times of India, 13 February 2017 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolhapur/raigad-fort-restoration-work-to-begin-in-march-says- sambhajiraje/articleshow/57115730.cms

Australia edges out UK, ranks second in number of Indian students Daily News & Analysis, 12 February 2017 http://www.dnaindia.com/academy/report-australia-edges-out-uk-ranks-second-in-number-of-indian-students- 2320091 PepsiCo supports economic development in Myanmar Eleven Myanmar, 12 February 2017 http://www.elevenmyanmar.com/business/7845

Preparing students for the school of life Bangkok Post, February 12, 2017 http://www.bangkokpost.com/opinion/opinion/1197221/preparing-students-for-the-school-of-life

The 8th Wonder of the World Buried In Peshawar? Geo TV, 12 February 2017 https://www.geo.tv/latest/130854-The-8th-Wonder-of-the-World-Buried-In-Peshawar

Pakistan’s falconry cultural heritage gets recognition Pakistan Today, 12 February 2017 http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2017/02/12/pakistans-falconry-cultural-heritage-gets-recognition/

Date of 4th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue revealed Azernews, 11 February 2017 http://www.azernews.az/culture/108746.html

“Women representation in Nepal's parliament is an example for others” My Republica, 11 February 2017 http://www.myrepublica.com/news/14717

Persepolis: Iran tourism gateway faces climate threats Al Jazeera, 11 February 2017 http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/inpictures/2017/01/persepolis-iran-tourism-gateway-faces-climate-threats- 170131130608098.html

Moushira Khattab favourite for DG UNESCO election Pakistan Observer, 10 February 2017 http://pakobserver.net/moushira-khattab-favourite-for-dg-unesco-election/

Pacific rim countries to test their tsunami warning system Malaysia Sun, 10 February 2017 http://www.malaysiasun.com/index.php/sid/251591515

Sindh CM inaugurates int'l conference on Indus Valley civilization Daily Times, 10 February 2017 http://dailytimes.com.pk/sindh/10-Feb-17/sindh-cm-inaugurates-intl-conference-on-indus-valley-civilization

Laguna launches inaugural Food & Music Festival Pukhet News, 10 February 2017 http://www.thephuketnews.com/laguna-launches-inaugural-food-music-festival-60981.php

La Bella Maestra Manila Bulletin, 10 February 2017 http://news.mb.com.ph/2017/02/10/la-bella-maestra/

Int’l Conference on Moenjo-daro kicks off after 40-year gap Pakistan Observer, 10 February 2017 http://pakobserver.net/intl-conference-on-moenjo-daro-kicks-off-after-40-year-gap/ If left unprotected, Moenjodaro will disintegrate, cautions Unesco official DAWN, 10 February 2017 http://www.dawn.com/news/1313830/if-left-unprotected-moenjodaro-will-disintegrate-cautions-unesco-official

Government wants foolproof dossier for Majuli to get Unesco tag Times of India, 10 February 2017 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/government-wants-foolproof-dossier-for-majuli-to-get-unesco- tag/articleshow/57073069.cms

Dig this: Indus Valley Civilisation comes alive Tribune, 10 February 2017 https://tribune.com.pk/story/1321810/dig-indus-valley-civilisation-comes-alive/

Album: Chinese, Africans share new year wishes (Part one) New China, 10 February 2017 http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2017-02/10/c_136047230.htm

Murad urges more research on Indus Valley Civilisation The Nation, 10 February 2017 http://nation.com.pk/karachi/10-Feb-2017/murad-urges-more-research-on-indus-valley-civilisation

Fanny Cochrane Smith's Tasmanian Aboriginal songs and language preserved forever ABC News, 9 February 2017 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-09/fanny-cochrane-smith-recordings-inducted-into-unesco- register/8254806

Women still a minority in engineering and computer science Malaysia Sun, 9 February 2017 http://www.malaysiasun.com/index.php/sid/251591137

Warlpiri Act of Memory Aboriginal Art Directory, 9 February 2017 http://news.aboriginalartdirectory.com/2017/02/warlpiri-act-of-memory-1.php

Ring of Fire WARNING: Nations prepare for devastating TSUNAMI which is long overdue Express, 9 February 2017 http://www.express.co.uk/news/science/765184/Pacific-Ring-of-Fire-tsunami-emergency-test

Free online course for climate change Fiji Times, 9 February 2017 http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=388680

Dorothea Mackellar’s My Country manuscript on UNESCO register The Australian, 9 February 2017 http://www.theaustralian.com.au/arts/books/dorothea-mackellars-my-country-manuscript-on-unesco- register/news-story/006f0c0cf0861dd5ecbc658443a1775d

Lessons from Australia's first self-made millionaire Sydney Morning Herald, 9 February 2017 http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/art-and-design/lessons-from-australias-first-selfmade-millionaire- 20170206-gu6ll5.html Four tourist hotspots hit by land rights disputes Daily Mail, 8 February 2017 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-4203924/Four-tourist-hotspots-hit-land-rights-disputes.html

Uzbekistan objects added to UNESCO Heritage List Times of Central Asia, 8 February 2017 http://www.timesca.com/index.php/news/17657-uzbekistan-objects-added-to-unesco-heritage-list

Unesco outraged by Sirajganj journo killing Financial Express, 8 February 2017 http://www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/2017/02/08/61280/Unesco-outraged-by-Sirajganj-journo-killing

Unesco condemns journo Shimul killing Dhaka Tribune, 8 February 2017 http://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2017/02/08/unesco-condemns-journo-shimul-killing/

Thailand proposes Phra That Phanom for heritage list TTR Weekly, 8 February 2017 http://www.ttrweekly.com/site/2017/02/thailand-proposes-phra-that-phanom-for-heritage-list/

Manavai Mustafa is no more The Hindu, 8 February 2017 http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/Manavai-Mustafa-is-no- more/article17245040.ece

How the Indigenous art recognised by Unesco draws us into Australia's real history The Guardian, 8 February 2017 https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/postcolonial-blog/2017/feb/08/the-genesis-of-modern-desert- indigenous-art-acknowledged-by-unesco

Dr. Kelegama to deliver 27th J.E. Jayasuriya Memorial Lecture Daily Mirror, 8 February 2017 http://www.dailymirror.lk/article/Dr-Kelegama-to-deliver-th-J-E-Jayasuriya-Memorial-Lecture-123482.html

Maha forts to get Unesco attention Pune Mirror, 8 February 2017 http://punemirror.indiatimes.com/pune/civic/maha-forts-to-get-unesco-attention/articleshow/57027405.cms

Silver filigree lacks skilled labour Telangana Today, 7 February 2017 http://telanganatoday.news/silver-filigree-lacks-skilled-labour

UNESCO team visits community radio stations in Haryana Radio and Music, 7 February 2017 http://www.radioandmusic.com/biz/radio/community-radio/170207-unesco-team-visits-community-radio- stations

Pepsico sees opportunities for potato cultivation in Myanmar Potato Pro, 7 February 2017 http://www.potatopro.com/news/2017/pepsico-sees-opportunities-potato-cultivation-myanmar UNESCO boss condemns killing of Shahzadpur journalist Prothom Alo, 7 February 2017 http://en.prothom-alo.com/bangladesh/news/138587/UNESCO-boss-condemns-killing-of-Shahzadpur

UNESCO's nature fest to begin on Feb 11 Business Standard, 7 February 2017 http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/unesco-s-nature-fest-to-begin-on-feb-11- 117020701095_1.html

The 'Father of scientific Tamil' who worked tirelessly for its cause New Indian Express, 7 February 2017 http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2017/feb/07/the-father-of-scientific-tamil-who-worked- tirelessly-for-its-cause-1567835.html

Dhaka declaration vows equitable edn by 2030 Daily Star, 7 February 2017 http://www.thedailystar.net/city/no-one-would-be-left-behind-2030-1357177

Festival celebrates natural heritage in arts, lit Nyoooz, 7 February 2017 http://www.nyoooz.com/news/dehradun/726248/festival-celebrates-natural-heritage-in-arts-lit

Manavai Mustafa, editor of UNESCO Courier is no more The Hindu, 7 February 2017 http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/Manavai-Mustafa-editor-of-UNESCO-Courier-is-no- more/article17206238.ece

PepsiCo Supports Economic Development in Myanmar Yahoo Finance, 6 February 2017 http://finance.yahoo.com/news/pepsico-supports-economic-development-myanmar-233000907.html

Inter-faith publication to be given to Unesco Straits Times, 6 February 2017 http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/inter-faith-publication-to-be-given-to-unesco

Outcry Grows Against Bangladesh Coal Plant and Threat to Rare Bengal Tiger Triple Pundit, 6 February 2017 http://www.triplepundit.com/2017/02/outcry-bangladesh-coal-plant-bengal-tiger/

Hasina for linking 'Education for All' initiative with SDG MENA FN, 5 February 2017 http://menafn.com/1095237910/Hasina-for-linking-Education-for-All-initiative-with-SDG

UNESCO Builds Cultural Center at the Site of Destroyed Bamiyan Buddhas ArtNet News, 5 February 2017 https://news.artnet.com/art-world/unesco-cultural-center-destroyed-bamiyan-buddhas-845687

Breathtaking Bahir Dar Mumbai Mirror, 5 February 2017 http://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/others/leisure/breathtaking-bahir-dar/articleshow/56979214.cms Borra Caves in contention for world heritage tag Deccan Herald, 5 February 2017 http://www.deccanherald.com/content/594849/borra-caves-contention-world-heritage.htmlhttp://

Dr Ha Phuong Thu and her dream to elevate Vietnam’s medicinal sector Vietnam Net, 4 February 2017 http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/science-it/172075/dr-ha-phuong-thu-and-her-dream-to-elevate-vietnam-s- medicinal-sector.html

World Wetlands Day 2017 Observed Globally Jagran Josh, 4 February 2017 http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/world-wetlands-day-2017-observed-globally-1486122829-1

Sri Lanka: Sense of serenity Khaleej Times, 4 February 2017 http://www.khaleejtimes.com/sri-lanka-sense-of-serenity

Seeking Nature Heritage status Japan Times, 4 February 2017 http://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2017/02/04/editorials/seeking-nature-heritage-status/

Ramappa temple nominated for UNESCO’s recognition The Hindu, 4 February 2017 http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-telangana/Ramappa-temple-nominated-for- UNESCO%E2%80%99s-recognition/article17191384.ece

Plans to make Mauk U and Annanda Sandra Stone Pillar UNESCO World Heritage sites Mizzima, 4 February 2017 http://www.mizzima.com/development-news/plans-make-mauk-u-and-annanda-sandra-stone-pillar-unesco- world-heritage-sites

Party it up like you're in Ibiza Phuket Gazette, 4 February 2017 http://www.phuketgazette.net/phuket-lifestyle/Party-up-youaposre-Ibiza/66222

Bangladesh to chair the E-9 for next two years Dhaka Tribune, 4 February 2017 http://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2017/02/04/bangladesh-chair-e-9-next-two-years/

Funds Allocated to Restore 11 Qanats Financial Tribune, 4 February 2017 https://financialtribune.com/articles/people-travel/58789/funds-allocated-to-restore-11-qanats

UNESCO World Heritage Site in China hit by an earthquake Deutsche Welle (DW), 10 August 2017 http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/healthandwellness/554035/unfpa-report-raises-alarm-over-teen- pregnancy-adolescent-sex-in-phl/story/

Padma Sri for tainted archaeologist stirs row Asian Age, 4 February 2017 http://www.asianage.com/india/all-india/040217/padma-sri-for-tainted-archaeologist-stirs-row.html Plans to make Bagan UNESCO World Heritage site under study Myanmar Times, 3 February 2017 http://www.mmtimes.com/index.php/national-news/mandalay-upper-myanmar/24812-plans-to-make-bagan- unesco-world-heritage-site-under-study.html

Week in Review: Putting Iran “On Notice”; New UN Chief Criticized for Telling Truth The Tower, 3 February 2017 http://www.thetower.org/4524-week-in-review-putting-iran-on-notice-new-un-chief-criticized-for-telling-truth/

Travel to These Locations Where 2017’s Biggest Movies Were Filmed Travel Pulse, 3 February 2017 http://www.travelpulse.com/news/destinations/travel-to-these-locations-where-2017-s-biggest-movies-were- filmed.html

Bamiyan Cultural Centre gets under way Art Newspaper, 3 February 2017 http://theartnewspaper.com/news/bamiyan-cultural-centre-gets-under-way/

Protecting Cultural Heritage: Lessons from the Gorkha Earthquake Malaysia Sun, 3 February 2017 http://www.malaysiasun.com/index.php/sid/251410757

Preah Vihear villagers seek the minister’s help Khmer Times, 3 February 2017 http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/35070/preah-vihear-villagers-seek-the-minister---s-help/

Nine most populous countries meet in Bangladesh to align on Education 2030 Agenda Malaysia Sun, 3 February 2017 http://www.malaysiasun.com/index.php/sid/251440227

China to destroy 5,000-year-old Buddhist city in Afghanistan for copper extraction International Business Times, 3 February 2017 http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/china-destroy-5000-year-old-buddhist-city-afghanistan-copper-extraction-1604647

Heritage sites The News International, 3 February 2017 https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/183653-Heritage-sites

Cambodia bid to have more heritage sites Bangkok Post, 2 February 2017 http://www.bangkokpost.com/travel/around-the-globe/1191540/cambodia-bid-to-have-more-heritage-sites

S. Korea Seeks World Heritage Status for 7 Mountain Temples KBS World Radio, 2 February 2017 http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/news/news_Cu_detail.htm?No=125045&id=Cu

Korea seeks UNESCO World Heritage designation for 7 mountain temples Korea Herald, 2 February 2017 http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20170202000665 Jeju's women divers 'haenyeo' likely to be listed as UNESCO Cultural Heritage Korea Times, 2 February 2017 http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/culture/2017/02/317_217257.html

Japan proposes 2 sites for UNESCO World Heritage list The Mainichi, 2 February 2017 http://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20170202/p2g/00m/0dm/070000c

Japan proposes 2 sites for UNESCO World Heritage list Japan Today, 2 February 2017 https://www.japantoday.com/category/national/view/japan-proposes-2-sites-for-unesco-world-heritage-list

International artists to give park near Bodh Gaya shrine a new look Hindustan Times, 2 February 2017 http://www.hindustantimes.com/patna/international-artists-to-give-park-near-bodh-gaya-shrine-a-new- look/story-ECfNjhln3kFXfXskzmRc6N.html

Hiroshima A-Bomb Dome lighting event stirs controversy Japan Times, 2 February 2017 http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2017/02/02/national/hiroshima-bomb-dome-lighting-event-stirs-controversy/

Delhi's Lotus Temple not to be a UNESCO world heritage site Travel Biz Monitor, 2 February 2017 http://www.travelbizmonitor.com/Top-Stories/delhis-lotus-temple-not-to-be-a-unesco-world-heritage-site- 32615

China plans to destroy an ancient Buddhist city to get the copper buried there New Asia One, 2 February 2017 http://news.asiaone.com/news/asia/china-plans-destroy-ancient-buddhist-city-get-copper-buried-there

Cambodia bid to have more heritage sites Bangkok Post, 2 February 2017 http://www.bangkokpost.com/travel/around-the-globe/1191540/cambodia-bid-to-have-more-heritage-sites

Bid to have more Heritage sites Khmer Times, 2 February 2017 http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/35025/bid-to-have-more-heritage-sites/

Amitabh Kant launches India Innovation Index to rank States Web India 123, 2 February 2017 http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/India/20170202/3048126.html

Sadly, UNESCO Label Won’t Save These 2 Indian World Heritage Sites The Quint, 2 February 2017 https://www.thequint.com/environment/2017/02/02/two-indian-unesco-world-heritage-sites-manas-keoladeo- threatened

UGC to universities: Celebrate Matrubhasha Diwas on 21 Feb. Education News Agency India, 2 February 2017 http://www.enaindia.in/news/newsdetails/policy/regulatory-bodies/ugc-to-universities-celebrate-matrubhasha- diwas-on-21-feb Wetlands play vital role in reducing impact of extreme events: UNESCO Merinews, 2 February 2017 http://www.merinews.com/article/wetlands-play-vital-role-in-reducing-impact-of-extreme-events- unesco/15922744.shtml

Cambodia Seeks to Add More Heritage Sites Travel Pulse, 2 February 2017 http://www.travelpulse.com/news/destinations/cambodia-seeks-to-add-more-heritage-sites.html

UNESCO world heritage tag: Centre nominates South Mumbai’s Oval Maidan Hindustan Times, 1 February 2017 http://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/unesco-world-heritage-tag-centre-nominates-south-mumbai-s- oval-maidan/story-nIzfh54MaS125uvs3L4b3H.html

UNDER human PRESSURE The Hindu, 1 February 2017 http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-in-school/UNDER-human-PRESSURE/article17125898.ece

Oval Maidan precinct nominated for UNESCO World Heritage site Mumbai Mirror, 1 February 2017 http://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/mumbai/other/oval-maidan-precinct-nominated-for-unesco-world- heritage-site/articleshow/56919003.cms

World Heritage Site tag likely for Oval Maidan in Mumbai The Indian Express, 1 February 2017 http://indianexpress.com/article/india/world-heritage-site-tag-likely-for-oval-maidan-in-mumbai-4501410/

U.S. military must not jeopardize Okinawan forest’s bid for World Heritage status Japan Times, 1 February 2017 http://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2017/02/01/voices/u-s-military-must-not-jeopardize-okinawan-forests- bid-world-heritage-status/

UNESCO approves proposal to include eight Pakistani sites in World Heritage Dunya News, 31 January 2017 http://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/372928-UNESCO-approves-proposal-to-include-eight-Pakistan

World Heritage tag for Oval precinct will pull in tourists, renovation funds Times of India, 31 January 2017 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/oval-area-may-get-unesco-heritage- tag/articleshow/56881895.cms

Project aims to ignite passion for art to students Khmer Times, 31 January 2017 http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/34940/project-aims-to-ignite-passion-for-art-to-students/

Pilgrimage map of Scorsese’s ‘Silence’ given out in Nagasaki Asahi Shimbun, 31 January 2017 http://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/AJ201701310012.html

PHOTOS: The breathtaking beauty of Pakistani sites on World Heritage list Geo TV, 31 January 2017 https://www.geo.tv/latest/129294-PHOTOS-The-breathtaking-beauty-of-Pakistani-sites-on-World-Heritage-list More than 100 natural world heritage sites degraded by human activity, says report The Guardian, 31 January 2017 https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2017/jan/31/more-than-100-natural-world-heritage-sites-degraded- by-human-activity-says-report

Humans Are Destroying Over 100 Natural World Heritage Sites Gizmodo, 31 January 2017 http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2017/01/humans-are-destroying-over-100-natural-world-heritage-sites/

FISU Executive Meeting in Almaty - Day 2 Eurosport, 31 January 2017 http://www.eurosport.com/university-sports/fisu-executive-meeting-in-almaty-day-2_sto6038413/story.shtml

Delhi's Lotus Temple out of world heritage race Times of India, 31 January 2017 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/delhis-lotus-temple-out-of-world-heritage- race/articleshow/56894289.cms

Fake News Buster: Jallikattu bull gets UNESCO heritage tag Bangalore Mirror, 31 January 2017 http://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/bangalore/others/fake-news-buster-jallikattu-bull-gets-unesco-heritage- tag/articleshow/56880062.cms

OPINION: Education 2030 sets bar high for Laos and that’s where it must be Asia News Network, 30 Jan 2017 http://annx.asianews.network/content/opinion-education-2030-sets-bar-high-laos-and-that%E2%80%99s- where-it-must-be-38271

Efforts being made to get Wangkang Unesco recognition The Star, 30 January 2017 http://www.thestar.com.my/metro/community/2017/01/30/unique-cultural-heritage-efforts-being-made-to-get- wangkang-unesco-recognition/

UNESCO adds eight Pakistani historical sites to heritage list The News International, 30 January 2017 https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/182809-UNESCO-adds-eight-Pakistani-historical-sites-to-heritage-list

Unesco agrees to add eight more Pakistani sites to world heritage list DAWN, 30 January 2017 http://www.dawn.com/news/1311593/unesco-agrees-to-add-eight-more-pakistani-sites-to-world-heritage-list

Banaras ghats a unique landscape, says French prof Hindustan Times, 29 January 2017 http://www.hindustantimes.com/lucknow/banaras-ghats-a-unique-landscape-says-french-prof/story- Xu2LqhBKlJ4nVge206DJMK.html

UNESCO undertakes project to conserve State biodiversity Eastern Mirror Nagaland, 29 January 2017 http://www.easternmirrornagaland.com/unesco-undertakes-project-to-conserve-state-biodiversity/ UNESCO team visits Nagaland Morung Express, 29 January 2017 http://morungexpress.com/unesco-team-visits-nagaland/

UNESCO officials call on T.R. Zeliang Nagaland Post, 29 January 2017 http://www.nagalandpost.com/ChannelNews/State/StateNews.aspx?news=TkVXUzEwMDEwODk1NQ%3D% 3D

The dancing girl in distress Pakistan Today, 29 January 2017 http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2017/01/29/the-dancing-girl-in-distress/

News, when true, wasn’t truth. But news that is untrue is taken as truth today. Is anybody safe? New Indian Express, 29 January 2017 http://www.newindianexpress.com/opinions/columns/t-j-s-george/2017/jan/29/news-when-true-wasnt-truth-but- news-that-is-untrue-is-taken-as-truth-today-is-anybody-safe-1564572.html

FOOTPRINTS: THE MYTH OF THE PRESENT DAWN, 29 January 2017 https://www.dawn.com/news/1311393/footprints-the-myth-of-the-present

National Debate on Improving ICT Accessibility for Disabled Financial Tribune, 29 January 2017 https://financialtribune.com/articles/people/58387/national-debate-on-improving-ict-accessibility-for-disabled

Shimla-Kalka 'Toy Train' to have more coaches Nyoooz, 28 January 2017 http://www.nyoooz.com/news/shimla/718609/shimlakalka-toy-train-to-have-more-coaches

Sino-Japanese propaganda wars are heating up Japan Times, 28 January 2017 http://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2017/01/28/commentary/sino-japanese-propaganda-wars-heating/

Cagayan De Oro to host ASEAN meeting in July Manila Bulletin, 28 January 2017 http://news.mb.com.ph/2017/01/28/cagayan-de-oro-to-host-asean-meeting-in-july/

Mt. Damavand’s UNESCO Dream Still Alive Financial Tribune, 28 January 2017 https://financialtribune.com/articles/people-travel/58269/mt-damavand-s-unesco-dream-still-alive

Pakistan government urged to ensure 8th wonder tag to Kanishka Stupa Free Press Journal, 28 January 2017 http://www.freepressjournal.in/world/pakistan-government-urged-to-ensure-8th-wonder-tag-to-kanishka- stupa/1009327

Peserving, promoting Hue heritage site Saigon GP Daily, 28 January 2017 http://www.saigon-gpdaily.com.vn/Culture_Art/2017/1/122877/ Vanuatu: the Prime Minister explores the challenges of development Malaysia Sun, 27 January 2017 http://www.malaysiasun.com/index.php/sid/251227931

US-based historian urges Pak govt to engage UNESCO to declare ancient Kanishka Stupa as 8th wonder of world News Nation, 27 January 2017 http://www.newsnation.in/world-news/us-based-historian-urges-pak-govt-to-engage-unesco-to-declare-ancient- kanishka-stupa-as-8th-wonder-of-world-article-159271.html

Pakistan govt urged to ensure 8th wonder tag to Kanishka Stupa The Hindu, 27 January 2017 http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/Pakistan-govt-urged-to-ensure-8th-wonder-tag-to-Kanishka- Stupa/article17101715.ece

Hope for the hearing-impaired through the arts Manila Times, 27 January 2017 http://www.manilatimes.net/hope-hearing-impaired-arts/309060/

Locals in Sikkim are fighting to save their community and the environment from hydropower projects Scroll, 27 January 2017 https://scroll.in/article/827635/locals-in-sikkim-are-fighting-to-save-their-community-and-the-environment- from-hydropower-projects

Bangladesh police fire tear gas at anti-coal protest World Bulletin, 26 January 2017 http://www.worldbulletin.net/todays-news/183740/bangladesh-police-fire-tear-gas-at-anti-coal-protest

Canada returns more of China's ancient relics China Daily, 26 January 2017 http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2017-01/26/content_28063886.htm

First golf course for famous Asian UNESCO World Heritage site Travel Daily Media, 26 January 2017 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/246412/first-golf-course-for-famous-asian-unesco-world-heritage-site/

Police clash with protesters marching against power plant in Bangladesh Mongabay, 26 January 2017 https://news.mongabay.com/2017/01/police-clash-with-protesters-marching-against-power-plant-in-bangladesh/

Wendy Wu braced for Great Wall blockbuster Travel Weekly, 26 January 2017 http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/articles/271826/wendy-wu-braced-for-great-wall-blockbuster

UNESCO World Heritage Series: Part 1 - Dolmens Asia Society, 25 January 2017 http://asiasociety.org/korea/unesco-world-heritage-series-part-1-dolmens

UNESCO and university network sign quality distance education cooperation programme Malaysia Sun, 25 January 2017 http://www.malaysiasun.com/index.php/sid/251166359 The Ocean Challenges Before Us Require All Hands on Deck National Geographic, 25 January 2017 http://voices.nationalgeographic.com/2017/01/25/the-ocean-challenges-before-us-require-all-hands-on-deck/

Fin Garden: A UNESCO World Heritage Site in Iran Tasnim News Agency, 25 January 2017 https://www.tasnimnews.com/en/news/2017/01/25/1307393/fin-garden-a-unesco-world-heritage-site-in-iran

Child labour survey to be completed this year with cooperation of UNESCO, PA told Radio Pakistan, 25 January 2017 http://www.radio.gov.pk/25-Jan-2017/child-labour-survey-to-be-completed-this-year-with-cooperation-of- unesco-pa-told

Daw Suu flags Bagan sunset viewing ban as govt readies for heritage listing Frontier Myanmar, 25 January 2017 http://frontiermyanmar.net/en/daw-suu-flags-bagan-sunset-viewing-ban-as-govt-readies-for-heritage-listing

Kris lovers seek a way to penetrate generation Z Jakarta Post, 24 January 2017 http://www.thejakartapost.com/life/2017/01/24/kris-lovers-seek-a-way-to-penetrate-generation-z.html

Wangkang festival to be nominated for Unesco representative list Sun Daily, 24 January 2017 http://www.thesundaily.my/news/2139631

Bringing back India's priceless treasures DDI News, 23 January 2017 http://www.ddinews.gov.in/Social/Social%20-%20Top%20Story/Pages/indian%20treasures.aspx

cultural show Unesco tag for Mongol Shobhajatra reminds beleaguered Bangladesh of its common Bengali-ness Scroll, 23 January 2017 https://scroll.in/article/826635/bangladeshs-mongol-shobhajatra-is-a-non-religious-cross-communal- celebration-of-bengaliness

Unesco tag for humble 'madur' and 'sitalpati' Times of India, 23 January 2017 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/unesco-tag-for-humble-madur-and- sitalpati/articleshow/56722470.cms

Quiet chugs the toy train The Tribune, 22 January 2017 http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/spectrum/quiet-chugs-the-toy-train/352550.html

Christian sites included in Japan's nominations for World Heritage honor Christian Daily, 22 January 2017 http://www.christiandaily.com/article/christian-sites-included-in-japans-nominations-for-world-heritage- honor/59834.htm

Vietnam province denies rumors of cable car through Son Doong Cave Tuoi Tre News, 21 January 2017 http://tuoitrenews.vn/lifestyle/39201/vietnam-province-denies-rumors-of-cable-car-through-son-doong-cave Son Doong cable car idea needs careful consideration: official Vietnam Net, 21 January 2017 http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/society/171570/son-doong-cable-car-idea-needs-careful-consideration-- official.html

Radio is You! This year’s World Radio Day theme Radio Info, 21 January 2017 https://www.radioinfo.com.au/news/radio-you-year%E2%80%99s-world-radio-day-theme

Prabhu signs $5-lakh pact with UNESCO for Darjeeling railways Indian Express, 21 January 2017 http://indianexpress.com/article/india/railways-sign-pact-with-unesco-for-darjeeling-himalayan-railway- 4483967/

PH Permanent Delegation to UNESCO leads meeting in human rights education Manila Bulletin, 21 January 2017 http://news.mb.com.ph/2017/01/21/ph-permanent-delegation-to-unesco-leads-meeting-in-human-rights- education/

Nasrul Hamid says Al Gore’s Davos remarks on Rampal based on internet info BD News 24, 21 January 2017 http://bdnews24.com/environment/2017/01/21/nasrul-hamid-says-al-gores-davos-remarks-on-rampal-based-on- internet-info

'Mangol Shovajatra' as world heritage to be celebrated today Daily Star, 21 January 2017 http://www.thedailystar.net/city/mangol-shovajatra-world-heritage-be-celebrated-today-1348621

Mangal Shobhajarta’s UNESCO recognition celebrated Prothom Alo, 21 January 2017 http://en.prothom-alo.com/entertainment/news/136735/Mangal-Shobhajarta%E2%80%99s-UNESCO- recognition-celebrated

Arasbaran Forest Eyes 2017 UNESCO Listing Financial Tribune, 21 January 2017 https://financialtribune.com/articles/people-travel/57792/arasbaran-forest-eyes-2017-unesco-listing

Japan Air receives first ATR Wings Journal, 21 January 2017 http://www.wingsjournal.com/japan-air-receives-first-atr

Tourism | First session of Macau’s Application Committee held Macau Daily Times, 20 January 2017 http://macaudailytimes.com.mo/tourism-first-session-macaus-application-committee-held.html

India is planning railway link with neighbouring countries One India, 20 January 2017 http://www.oneindia.com/india/india-is-planning-railway-link-with-neighbouring-countries-2322872.html

Does the solution to the jallikattu legal tangle lie with UNESCO? News Minute, 20 January 2017 http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/does-solution-jallikattu-legal-tangle-lie-unesco-56036 Japan to Recommend Southern Isles, Christian Sites as World Heritage (News) Nippon, 20 January 2017 http://www.nippon.com/en/behind/l10106/

Japan to seek inclusion of Christian sites in World Heritage list Business Standard, 20 January 2017 http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/japan-to-seek-inclusion-of-christian-sites-in-world- heritage-list-117012000702_1.html

Thousands Worldwide Protest Coal Plant Near the Sundarbans Mangrove Forest Global Voices, 20 January 2017 https://globalvoices.org/2017/01/20/thousands-worldwide-protest-coal-plant-near-the-sundarbans-mangrove- forest/

Biodiverse island areas in northern Okinawa nominated for UNESCO World Natural Heritage Ryukyu Shimpo, 20 January 2017 http://english.ryukyushimpo.jp/2017/01/26/26372/

Budj Bim Cultural Landscape: Ancient Aboriginal site a step closer to UNESCO World Heritage status ABC News, 20 January 2017 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-01-20/budj-bim-ancient-aboriginal-site-closer-to-world-heritage- status/8197204

King Chulalongkorn's regent Chuang Bunnag honoured Bangkok Post, 20 January 2017 http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/1183437/king-chulalongkorns-regent-chuang-bunnag-honoured

Angkor experts check progress TTR Weekly, 19 January 2017 http://www.ttrweekly.com/site/2017/01/angkor-experts-check-progress/

Govt prepares defence of Khao Yai world heritage status The Nation, 19 January 2017 http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news/breakingnews/30304467

Documentary heritage put on display in Bangkok OANA, January 18, 2017 http://oananews.org/content/news/general/documentary-heritage-put-display-bangkok

EARTH WIRE -- UNESCO mission to evaluate Ciletuh Geopark by April 2017 Antara News, 18 January 2017 http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/109009/earth-wire--unesco-mission-to-evaluate-ciletuh-geopark-by-april- 2017

How do we know businesses are contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals? CSR Asia, 18 January 2017 http://csr-asia.com/csr-asia-weekly-news-detail.php?id=12651

New lease of life awaits Darjeeling toy train The Hindu, 18 January 2017 http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/New-lease-of-life-awaits-Darjeeling-toy- train/article17051439.ece Regional economic communities a conduit for South'South cooperation in science Malaysia Sun, 18 January 2017 http://www.malaysiasun.com/index.php/sid/250987511

UNESCO recognises sitalpati or cool mat from Cooch Behar district as 'intangible cultural heritage' Economic Times, 17 January 2017 http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/unesco-recognises-sitalpati-or-cool-mat-from- cooch-behar-district-as-intangible-cultural-heritage/articleshow/56623350.cms

UNESCO World Heritage sites in Japan Japan Times, 17 January 2017 http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2017/01/17/business/unesco-world-heritage-sites-japan/

Kazakhstani Students Embracing Study Abroad Opportunities Master Studies, 17 January 2017 https://www.masterstudies.com/news/Kazakhstani-Students-Embracing-Study-Abroad-Opportunities-1351/

Vietnam province denies rumors of cable car construction in world’s largest cave VN Express, 17 January 2017 http://e.vnexpress.net/news/travel-life/vietnam-province-denies-rumors-of-cable-car-construction-in-world-s- largest-cave-3529802.html

No Entry For Women To Agasthyamala! The Reasons Given Are An Insult Counter Currents, 17 January 2017 http://www.countercurrents.org/2017/01/17/no-entry-for-women-to-agasthyamala-the-reasons-given-are-an- insult/

ยูเนสโกจัดแสดงเอกสารสําคัญทางประวัติศาสตรเอเชีย-แปซิฟก ThaiNews Agency, January 17, 2017 http://www.tnamcot.com/content/637015

UNESCO recognises Cooch Behar’s Sitalpati as an 'Intangible Cultural Heritage' KNN, 17 January 2017 http://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/features/unesco-recognises-cooch-behars-sitalpati-as-an-intangible- cultural-heritage

A taste of high-quality Japanese food and drink Japan Times, 17 January 2017 http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2017/01/17/business/taste-high-quality-japanese-food-drink/

A Provincial Government in Indonesia Wants to Develop UNESCO World Heritage Rainforest Time, 17 January 2017 http://time.com/4635994/leuser-national-park-unesco-sumatra-aceh/

On track: toy train upkeep - Unesco & railways to sign pact for conservation of hill train, blueprint in 2 years Telegraph Calcutta, 17 January 2017 https://www.telegraphindia.com/1170118/jsp/siliguri/story_130910.jsp

China applies for UNESCO listing for wood engraving pictures ECNS, 17 January 2017 http://www.ecns.cn/2017/01-17/242051.shtml Lindblad Expeditions Announces New French Polynesian Itineraries for 2018 Travel Agent Central, 16 January 2017 http://www.travelagentcentral.com/cruises/lindblad-expeditions-announces-new-french-polynesian-itineraries- for-2018

WHERE TO GO? 17 TRAVEL DESTINATIONS IN 2017 The Recorder, 16 January 2017 http://www.recordernews.com/lifestyle/features/75643

Seven Wonders of the selfie world The Australian, 16 January 2017 http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/the-times/seven-wonders-of-the-selfie-world/news- story/dbe16caf995dc75abb902b41b0273b94

Nickelodeon set to open underwater theme park on World's Best Island Daily Star, 16 January 2017 http://www.dailystar.co.uk/travel/adventure/578974/Nickelodeon-underwater-theme-park-Palawan-Philippines- Worlds-Best-Island

Natural world heritage status for Borra Caves sought The Hindu, 16 January 2017 http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/Natural-world-heritage-status-for-Borra-Caves- sought/article17041900.ece

Miss U bets charm Ilocanos Inquirer, 16 January 2017 http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/250798/miss-u-bets-charm-ilocanos/

Looking back in wonder The Nation, January 16, 2017 http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news/life/culture_alive/30304087

Looking back in wonder The Nation, 16 January 2017 http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news/life/culture_alive/30304087

Chandigarh: Encroachments to be removed to conserve Capitol Complex Nyoooz, 15 January 2017 http://www.nyoooz.com/news/chandigarh/708601/chandigarh-encroachments-to-be-removed-to-conserve- capitol-complex

Hydrogen-Producing Boat Readies for World Trip Maritime Executive, 15 January 2017 http://www.maritime-executive.com/article/hydrogen-producing-boat-readies-for-world-trip

Preserving Quan Ho folk singing Vietnam Net, 15 January 2017 http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/art-entertainment/171250/preserving-quan-ho-folk-singing.html

When is the best time for your dream trip to Vietnam's Ha Long Bay? VN Express, 14 January 2017 http://e.vnexpress.net/news/travel-life/when-is-the-best-time-for-your-dream-trip-to-vietnam-s-ha-long-bay- 3528157.html

Urgent attention needed to train healthcare professionals in humanistic and ethical principles: UNESCO expert Pharmabiz, 14 January 2017 http://www.pharmabiz.com/NewsDetails.aspx?aid=99785&sid=1

Temple of Dawn offers a beacon of hope Bangkok Post, January 14, 2017 http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/1179989/temple-of-dawn-offers-a-beacon-of-hope

New UNESCO Report on School Violence and Bullying to be released at International Symposium on issue affecting millions worldwide Malaysia Sun, 14th January 2017 http://www.malaysiasun.com/index.php/sid/250899451

Kadapa Temple Vying for UNESCO Tag Mirchi 9, 14 January 2017 https://www.mirchi9.com/politics/vontimitta-kodandarama-swamy-temple-vying-for-unesco-tag/

Feltmaking art of Shahrekord on road to UNESCO Mehr News Agency, 14 January 2017 http://en.mehrnews.com/news/122700/Feltmaking-art-of-Shahrekord-on-road-to-UNESCO

New UNESCO Report on School Violence and Bullying to be released at International Symposium on issue affecting millions worldwide Malaysia Sun, January 14, 2017 http://www.malaysiasun.com/index.php/sid/250899451

A reacquaintance with his ancestral heritage Nyoooz, 13 January 2017 http://www.nyoooz.com/goa/707635/a-reacquaintance-with-his-ancestral-heritage

Hamlet, as told by Kunqu Opera star China Daily, 13 January 2017 http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/culture/2017-01/13/content_27951455.htm

ICC-Angkor meeting this month Khmer Times, 13 January 2017 http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/34257/icc-angkor-meeting-this-month/

Kadapa temple Aandhra's best bet for Unesco tag Times of India, 13 January 2017 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/kadapa-temple-aandhras-best-bet-for-unesco- tag/articleshow/56509935.cms

Rivers of gold: Behind plans to sell water from the mountains The Press, 13 January 2017 http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/88260872/rivers-of-gold-behind-plans-to-sell-water-from-the-mountains Sri Lanka pledges cooperation in implementing Saudi Vision 2030 Arab News, 13 January 2017 http://www.arabnews.com/node/1038341/saudi-arabia

UNESCO embarks on board Energy Observer, the first hydrogen ship Malaysia Sun, 13 January 2017 http://www.malaysiasun.com/index.php/sid/250868523

Why UNESCO Should Turn Its Nose Up at Chinese Food Sixth Tone, 13 January 2017 http://www.sixthtone.com/news/how-china%E2%80%99s-unesco-applications-became-publicity-stunt

Study in America: How do Chinese and Indian students differ? Asia Times, 12 January 2017 http://www.atimes.com/study-america-chinese-indian-students-differ/

Travel And Save The Environment: Five Great Ecotourism Trips Travelers Today, 12 January 2017 http://www.travelerstoday.com/articles/34311/20170112/travel-save-environment-five-great-ecotourism- trips.htm

Nepal names new quake reconstruction head, citing delays Reuters, 12 January 2017 http://in.reuters.com/article/quake-nepal-rebuilding-idINKBN14W0R5

Hippies’ date with Hosapete Bangalore Mirror, 12 January 2017 http://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/news/state/Hippies-date-with-Hosapete/articleshow/56483416.cms

DoA hiring experts to study the condition of Singha Durbar My Republica, 12 January 2017 http://www.myrepublica.com/news/12945

Chinese top Angkor Wat visitors last year Bangkok Post, 12 January 2017 http://www.bangkokpost.com/travel/around-the-globe/1179016/chinese-top-angkor-wat-visitors-last-year

Qeshm Geopark Awaits April D-Day Financial Tribune, 11 January 2016 https://financialtribune.com/articles/travel/57178/qeshm-geopark-awaits-april-d-day

What makes Malaysia one of the best places in the world to retire? Property Report, 11 January 2017 http://www.property-report.com/malaysia-named-one-of-the-best-places-in-the-world-to-retire/

Việt Nam develops positive role in UNESCO Viet Nam News, 11 January 2017 http://vietnamnews.vn/life-style/349478/viet-nam-develops-positive-role-in-unesco.html

From 'Little Snow' to 'Big Smog' Global Times, 11 January 2017 http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1028170.shtml The unintended consequences of UNESCO world heritage listing The Huffington Post, 11 January 2016 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-conversation-global/the-unintended-consequenc_b_14109268.html

Philippines: Nickelodeon Theme Park Rejected Gazette Review, 11 January 2017 http://gazettereview.com/2017/01/philippines-nickelodeon-theme-park-rejected/

Philippines rejects Dora the Explorer underwater theme park The Guardian, 11 January 2017 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/jan/11/philippines-rejects-dora-the-explorer-underwater-theme-park

House bill seeks to boost PHL innovations, inventions, R&D Business Mirror, 11 January 2017 http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/house-bill-seeks-to-boost-phl-innovations-inventions-rd/

National Geographic Orion to explore French Polynesia and South Pacific Seatrade Cruise News, 11 January 2017 http://www.seatrade-cruise.com/news/news-headlines/national-geographic-orion-to-explore-french-polynesia- and-south-pacific.html

Thousands hold ‘Global Protest Day’ to support world’s largest mangrove forest Mongabay, 11 January 2017 https://news.mongabay.com/2017/01/thousands-hold-global-protest-day-to-support-worlds-largest-mangrove/

BOOK-LANGUAGE 2 LAST India Today, 10 January 2017 http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/book-language-2-last/1/853635.html

The Straits Times newspaper hails Baku's tourism potential Azertag, 10 January 2017 http://azertag.az/en/xeber/The_Straits_Times_newspaper_hails_Baku_039s_tourism_potential-1025414

Life Before False Flag Terrorism: Afghanistan As It Once Was Through the Eyes of Dr. William Podlich (Images) Collective Evolution, 10 January 2017 http://www.collective-evolution.com/2017/01/10/life-before-false-flag-terrorism-afghanistan-as-it-once-was- through-the-eyes-of-dr-william-podlich-images/

How Tatarstan paves its way to UNESCO and joins Great Silk Road Source Realnoe Vremya, 10 January 2017 http://realnoevremya.com/articles/1093

Have books, will travel: Sight-impaired Japanese expat introduces joy of reading to Thai youth Coconuts Bangkok, January 10, 2017 http://bangkok.coconuts.co/2017/01/10/have-books-will-travel-sight-impaired-japanese-expat-introduces-joy- reading-thai-youth

Famous Toy Train of Darjeeling derails leaving 5 injured India Today, 10 January 2017 http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/toy-train-derailed-darjeeling-himalayan-railway-unesco-world- heritage/1/854373.html Cambodia in top budget destinations Khmer Times, 10 January 2017 http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/34058/cambodia-in-top-budget-destinations/

Tourist boat catches fire at Vietnam Unesco world heritage site (again) International Business Times, 10 January 2017 http://www.ibtimes.co.in/tourist-boat-catches-fire-at-vietnam-unesco-world-heritage-site-again-711778

China blocks India’s Project Mausam Daily Excelsior, 9 January 2017 http://www.dailyexcelsior.com/china-blocks-indias-project-mausam-2/

Unesco heritage tag for monuments caught in red tape The Hindu, 9 January 2017 http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/Unesco-heritage-tag-for-monuments-caught-in- red-tape/article17011267.ece

Bhojpuri song traditions propagated by Indian slaves becomes UNESCO heritage Indian Express, 9 January 2017 http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2017/jan/09/bhojpuri-song-traditions-propagated-by-indian-slaves- becomes-unesco-heritage-1557814.html

Shalimar Gardens, Lahore Fort feared to lose UN heritage tag Daily Times, 8 January 2017 http://dailytimes.com.pk/punjab/08-Jan-17/shalimar-gardens-lahore-fort-feared-to-lose-un-heritage-tag

International scientific collaboration has become a must, says report Malaysia Sun, 7 January 2017 http://www.malaysiasun.com/index.php/sid/250726169

OLMT: Shalimar Gardens, Lahore Fort may be removed from UN list of heritage sites Pakistan Today, 7 January 2017 http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2017/01/07/olmt-shalimar-gardens-lahore-fort-may-be-removed-from-un- list-of-heritage-sites/

Seeking Unesco recognition for Wangkang procession The Star Online, 7 January 2017 http://www.thestar.com.my/metro/focus/2017/01/07/seeking-unesco-recognation-for-wangkang-procession- ageold-tradition-oberved-by-the-hokkien-community/

Shalimar Gardens, Lahore Fort feared to be removed from UN list of heritage sites Ary News, 7 January 2017 http://arynews.tv/en/shalimar-gardens-lahore-fort-feared-to-be-removed-from-un-list-of-heritage-sites/

The man behind the iconic Mahatma stamp The Hindu, 7 January 2017 http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/The-man-behind-the-iconic-Mahatma-stamp/article17005614.ece

Unesco documentary heritage map published Korea JoongAng Daily, 7 January 2017 http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3028366&cloc=joongangdaily%7Chome%7 Cnewslist1 ‘Embrace digital technology for better teaching, learning experience’ Nyoooz, 7 January 2017 http://www.nyoooz.com/vijayawada/702896/embrace-digital-technology-for-better-teaching-learning- experience

Greens bat for Edakkal Caves The Hindu, 7 January 2017 http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/Greens-bat-for-Edakkal- Caves/article17002610.ece

Govt keeping monitoring mission at bay: UNESCO Daily Times, 6 January 2017 http://dailytimes.com.pk/punjab/06-Jan-17/govt-keeping-monitoring-mission-at-bay-unesco

Unesco mission faces visa hurdles The Nation, 6 January 2017 http://nation.com.pk/newspaper-picks/06-Jan-2017/unesco-mission-faces-visa-hurdles

Korean UNESCO documentary heritage map published Yonhap News Agency, 6 January 2017 http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2017/01/06/0200000000AEN20170106013800315.html

Asia reaches out C21 Media, 6 January 2017 http://www.c21media.net/perspective/asia-reaches-out

‘Govt delays visas to UNESCO mission for OLMT project’ Pakistan Today, 6 January 2017 http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2017/01/06/govt-delays-visas-to-unesco-mission-for-olmt-project/

Speech by SDEV at presentation ceremony of UNESCO Asia-Pacific Award for Cultural Heritage Conservation to Green Hub 7th Space Interactive, 6 January 2017 http://7thspace.com/headlines/533150/speech_by_sdev_at_presentation_ceremony_of_unesco_asia_pacific_aw ard_for_cultural_heritage_conservation_to_green_hub.html

24 Solar Terms added to UNESCO's heritage list CRI English, 5 January 2017 http://english.cri.cn/12394/2017/01/05/3124s948979.htm

Appreciate Nature’s Beauty With The Best World Heritage Sites In Asia Travelers Today, 5 January 2017 http://www.travelerstoday.com/articles/33168/20170105/appreciate-nature-s-beauty-best-world-heritage-sites- asia.htm

Take inequalities in education seriously: UNESCO Daily Times, 5 January 2017 http://dailytimes.com.pk/khyber-pakhtunkhwa/05-Jan-17/take-inequalities-in-education-seriously-unesco

Far from the truth Deccan Herald, 4 January 2017 http://www.deccanherald.com/content/589692/far-truth.html Quality, uniform education must to reduce risk of violence: Unesco DAWN, 4 January 2017 http://www.dawn.com/news/1306379/quality-uniform-education-must-to-reduce-risk-of-violence-unesco

Congress legislature party leader moves Chief Minister over derelict state of Charaideo Nyoooz, 4 January 2017 http://www.nyoooz.com/news/guwahati/700650/congress-legislature-party-leader-moves-chief-minister-over- derelict-state-of-charaideo

Congress legislature party leader moves Chief Minister over derelict state of Charaideo Times of India, 4 January 2017 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/clp-leader-moves-cm-over-derelict-state-of- charaideo/articleshow/56323827.cms

KTR pledges to make Badi Baoli Hyderabad’s pride The Hindu, 3 January 2017 http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/KTR-pledges-to-make-Badi-Baoli-Hyderabad%E2%80%99s- pride/article16983740.ece

Seongju seeks UNESCO registration of royal placenta chambers Yonhap News Agency, 3 January 2017 http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2017/01/03/67/0200000000AEN20170103005900315F.html

Scientists support Marianas Trench UNESCO nomination Marianas Variety, 3 January 2017 http://www.mvariety.com/cnmi/cnmi-news/local/91819-scientists-support-marianas-trench-unesco-nomination

Scientists back Trench’s Unesco nomination Saipan Tribune, 3 January 2017 http://www.saipantribune.com/index.php/scientists-back-trenchs-unesco-nomination-2/

2016 saw 3 UNESCO listings, return of stolen antiquities Business Standard, 3 January 2017 http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/2016-saw-3-unesco-listings-return-of-stolen-antiquities- 117010300191_1.htmlhttp://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/2016-saw-3-unesco-listings-return- of-stolen-antiquities-117010300191_1.htm

Maldives is ‘Best Remote Beach Destination’ Travel & Tourism News Middle East, 3 January 2017 http://www.ttnworldwide.com/Article/16957/Maldives_is_%E2%80%98Best_Remote_Beach_Destination%E2 %80%99

How effective will Teoh be from the inside, ask civil groups Free Malaysia Today, 3 January 2017 http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2017/01/03/how-effective-will-teoh-be-from-the-inside- ask-civil-groups/

Heritage | UNESCO awaiting Beijing’s reply regarding unfinished building Macau Daily Times, 3 January 2017 http://macaudailytimes.com.mo/heritage-unesco-awaiting-beijings-reply-regarding-unfinished-building.html Cultural diplomacy promotes Vietnam’s soft power Vietnam Net, 3 January 2017 http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/art-entertainment/170552/cultural-diplomacy-promotes-vietnam-s-soft- power.html

Chinese Opera Star to Lead One-Man I, HAMLET at Asia Society Broadway World, 3 January 2017 http://www.broadwayworld.com/off-off-broadway/article/Chinese-Opera-Star-to-Lead-One-Man-I-HAMLET- at-Asia-Society-20170103

Bringing the gods home Kathmandu Post, 3 January 2017 http://kathmandupost.ekantipur.com/news/2017-01-03/bringing-the-gods-home.html

Along for the ride: Are horse-drawn city carriages being pulled in different directions? EQUUS, 3 January 2017 http://equusmagazine.com/blog/ride-politics-equine-welfare-research-tourism-pull-city-carriages-54871

S. Korea seeks to put mountains temples on World Heritage List Yonhap News Agency, 3 January 2017 http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2017/01/03/0200000000AEN20170103006300315.html

Communicating with the world by promoting Korean cultural heritage! The World on Arirang, 2 January 2017 http://www.arirang.com/Tv2/TVCommon_NoStaff_Archive.asp?sys_lang=Eng&PROG_CODE=TVCR0633& MENU_CODE=101481&view_seq=21835&cnt=1

Fiona Fernandez: We wish, for heritage's sake! Mid Day, 2 January 2017 http://www.mid-day.com/articles/fiona-fernandez-we-wish-for-heritages-sake/17876160

Nam Hoe Villa restoration: Can Malacca govt pull it off? New Straits Times, 2 January 2017 http://www.nst.com.my/news/2017/01/201265/nam-hoe-villa-restoration-can-malacca-govt-pull-it