Articles related to "Asia"
The Land of the Smiles
Ever wondered why Thailand attracts so many travelers and tourists? This article gives a brief introduction to some of the highlights of the South East Asian country.
• thailand • travel • beach • resort • ruins
Ever wondered why Thailand attracts so many travelers and tourists? This article gives a brief introduction to some of the highlights of the South East Asian country.
• thailand • travel • beach • resort • ruins
Come to Malaysia: Truly Asia
Would you like to visit Asia, but don't which country to visit? Then come to Malaysia, where you'll find not only the Malaysian culture, but a blend of many other Asian influences.
• malaysia • asia • travel to asia • asian travel • malay
Would you like to visit Asia, but don't which country to visit? Then come to Malaysia, where you'll find not only the Malaysian culture, but a blend of many other Asian influences.
• malaysia • asia • travel to asia • asian travel • malay
Australia’s Relations with Asia
To be fully accepted in the Asia-Pacific region Australia needs a new foreign policy and a cultural change in the community. This will require a change in government.
• australia’s relations with asia • australia’s future • asia-pacific region • cultural change • international relations
To be fully accepted in the Asia-Pacific region Australia needs a new foreign policy and a cultural change in the community. This will require a change in government.
• australia’s relations with asia • australia’s future • asia-pacific region • cultural change • international relations
The Chinese in Southeast Asia
An introduction to the many hundreds of thousands of brave Chinese who travelled overseas in search of a better life.
• chinese migration • reason for migration • chinese and khmer rouge • chinese and vietnam • 1997 crisis and migration
An introduction to the many hundreds of thousands of brave Chinese who travelled overseas in search of a better life.
• chinese migration • reason for migration • chinese and khmer rouge • chinese and vietnam • 1997 crisis and migration
Where was Asia Minor?
Definition of the glossary term Asia Minor
• anatolia • turkey • black sea • mediterranean sea • ancient history
Definition of the glossary term Asia Minor
• anatolia • turkey • black sea • mediterranean sea • ancient history
Asia's Brightest Moments
Celebrate some of the finest accomplishments of individuals and nations.
• china • japan • india • pakistan • nepal
Celebrate some of the finest accomplishments of individuals and nations.
• china • japan • india • pakistan • nepal
Asia's Darkest Moments
Explore some of the worst things that can happen to people, nations and a continent, and marvel that they survived.
• asia • oriental history • history • china • india
Explore some of the worst things that can happen to people, nations and a continent, and marvel that they survived.
• asia • oriental history • history • china • india
Getting Around South Asia
Discover tips on how you can best travel within your destination country.
• bus • train • car rental • south asia • india
Discover tips on how you can best travel within your destination country.
• bus • train • car rental • south asia • india
Nanchao: Between China and Southeast Asia
A history of Nanchao, the state that for centuries separated China from Southeast Asia
• china • yunnan • dali • mongols • kublai khan
A history of Nanchao, the state that for centuries separated China from Southeast Asia
• china • yunnan • dali • mongols • kublai khan
Origami's Role in Gift-Giving Customs in Asia
Origami originated as a form of etiquette when acommpanying gifts and to authenticate valuable items in the 13th century as a custom among the wealthy who were the only ones who could afford paper.
• origami • noshi • gifts • gift-giving
Origami originated as a form of etiquette when acommpanying gifts and to authenticate valuable items in the 13th century as a custom among the wealthy who were the only ones who could afford paper.
• origami • noshi • gifts • gift-giving
Sinister Spirits of Asia (part 1)
<p>This week's featured sites are <u>Bamboo Scares </u> and <u>Horrifying Asia </u>, two excellent collections of Asian ghost stories. In honor of these two very scary sites, here's a look at some of Southeast Asia's most sinister spirits. Beware!
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<p>This week's featured sites are <u>Bamboo Scares </u> and <u>Horrifying Asia </u>, two excellent collections of Asian ghost stories. In honor of these two very scary sites, here's a look at some of Southeast Asia's most sinister spirits. Beware!
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The Achievement of Communism in East Asia
This article describes some of the major achievements of communism in East Asia.
• communism • east asia • china • cambodia • vietnam
This article describes some of the major achievements of communism in East Asia.
• communism • east asia • china • cambodia • vietnam
Turtle Troubles in SE Asia
The Chinese have an appetite for turtles and tortoises. Two Chinese food markets are said to have sold an estimated 10,000 turtles of various kinds in two days and another estimate suggests there are at least 12 such markets in China. If they all sell turtles at that rate, an estimated 12 million turtles end up as food and Chinese medicine.
• turtles • tortoises • endangered species • asia • china
The Chinese have an appetite for turtles and tortoises. Two Chinese food markets are said to have sold an estimated 10,000 turtles of various kinds in two days and another estimate suggests there are at least 12 such markets in China. If they all sell turtles at that rate, an estimated 12 million turtles end up as food and Chinese medicine.
• turtles • tortoises • endangered species • asia • china
Aspasia
Aspasia came to Athens as a foreigner, but made her mark as an outspoken activist, independent woman, and companion to the Athenian general Pericles.
• aspasia • hetaera • miletus • asia minor • pericles
Aspasia came to Athens as a foreigner, but made her mark as an outspoken activist, independent woman, and companion to the Athenian general Pericles.
• aspasia • hetaera • miletus • asia minor • pericles
Countries of the Former USSR
The countries of the former USSR are not only located in Eastern Europe. The Soviet Union also included nations that now occupy Transcaucasian and Central Asian regions.
• countries of the former ussr • soviet union • cccp • ussr • eastern europe
The countries of the former USSR are not only located in Eastern Europe. The Soviet Union also included nations that now occupy Transcaucasian and Central Asian regions.
• countries of the former ussr • soviet union • cccp • ussr • eastern europe
DVD bootlegger fined
Richmond, BC-based store fined $25,000 after RCMP finds counterfeit copies of Finding Nemo DVD's.
• bootleg • dvd's • finding nemo • rcmp • copyright violation
Richmond, BC-based store fined $25,000 after RCMP finds counterfeit copies of Finding Nemo DVD's.
• bootleg • dvd's • finding nemo • rcmp • copyright violation
India's Look East Policy
India is looking east to balance its connections with the west. What are its objectives in doing so and what are the likely results?
• india and asean • india and southeast asia • indian economic policy • burmese oil and gas • burmese refugees
India is looking east to balance its connections with the west. What are its objectives in doing so and what are the likely results?
• india and asean • india and southeast asia • indian economic policy • burmese oil and gas • burmese refugees
Megasthenes
Contact between the Greek Selucid world and the INdian Mauryan one was deepened by the man who wrote the Indica.
• chandragupta • mauryan empire • successor states in asia • seleucus i nicator • death of alexander
Contact between the Greek Selucid world and the INdian Mauryan one was deepened by the man who wrote the Indica.
• chandragupta • mauryan empire • successor states in asia • seleucus i nicator • death of alexander
Potsticker Appetizers
Add Asian flair to your next gathering with these Crab Rangoon and Curried Chicken Potstickers.
• potstickers • wontons • wonton wrappers • crab rangoon • curried chicken potstickers
Add Asian flair to your next gathering with these Crab Rangoon and Curried Chicken Potstickers.
• potstickers • wontons • wonton wrappers • crab rangoon • curried chicken potstickers
Silk Road Beckons Via ElderTreks
ElderTreks, famous for adventure travel for the over-50 set, has 5 spots left on May and August trips for those who long to travel in the foootsteps of Marco Polo
• senior adventures • eldertreks • senior hiking • central asia • silk road
ElderTreks, famous for adventure travel for the over-50 set, has 5 spots left on May and August trips for those who long to travel in the foootsteps of Marco Polo
• senior adventures • eldertreks • senior hiking • central asia • silk road
Teaching ESL Illegally!
The allure of teaching abroad is one that most of us have thought about at one time or another. Whether in between careers, deciding what to do after graduation or you are already teaching abroad but don’t meet all of the pertinent criteria, beware of the dangers that exist for anyone thinking of teaching illegally.
• tefl • celta • private • lessons • asia
The allure of teaching abroad is one that most of us have thought about at one time or another. Whether in between careers, deciding what to do after graduation or you are already teaching abroad but don’t meet all of the pertinent criteria, beware of the dangers that exist for anyone thinking of teaching illegally.
• tefl • celta • private • lessons • asia
The Green Revolution
For centuries, millions of Asian farmers and their families suffered the threat of starvation. Scientists joined to create the Green Revolution to help end this threat.
• asia • rice • international rice research institute • subsistence farming • famine
For centuries, millions of Asian farmers and their families suffered the threat of starvation. Scientists joined to create the Green Revolution to help end this threat.
• asia • rice • international rice research institute • subsistence farming • famine
Whither Australian Foreign Policy?
At the 2007 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit John Howard and his opponent Kevin Rudd acted out contrasting paths for Australian foreign policy in the region.
• apec • john howard • kevin rudd • hu jintao • george bush
At the 2007 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit John Howard and his opponent Kevin Rudd acted out contrasting paths for Australian foreign policy in the region.
• apec • john howard • kevin rudd • hu jintao • george bush
Wine to Serve w/ Spicy Asian Meals
Wine pairing suggestions for foods from China, Japan, and southeast Asia.
• asia • asian • wine • asian food • china
Wine pairing suggestions for foods from China, Japan, and southeast Asia.
• asia • asian • wine • asian food • china
Big Business and Democracy (Part 2 of 5)
Part 2 in a five-part series on "the Clash of Capitalism and Democracy"
• east asia • capitalism • democracy • corporate • corporation
Part 2 in a five-part series on "the Clash of Capitalism and Democracy"
• east asia • capitalism • democracy • corporate • corporation
Centre Stage with APEC
Suite101 goes behind the scenes as one of this week's major news events - the APEC summit in New Zealand.
• broadcast • broadcasters • news coverage • apec • cnn
Suite101 goes behind the scenes as one of this week's major news events - the APEC summit in New Zealand.
• broadcast • broadcasters • news coverage • apec • cnn
China Bomb
On May 7, in the most unfortunate accident of the war in Kosovo, NATO forces bombed the Chinese embassy.
• china • bomb • embassy • kosovo • albright
On May 7, in the most unfortunate accident of the war in Kosovo, NATO forces bombed the Chinese embassy.
• china • bomb • embassy • kosovo • albright
Congress Deals IMF Major Setback
Funding for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is in jeopardy.
• imf • international monetary fund • asia bailout • financial crisis • world bank
Funding for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is in jeopardy.
• imf • international monetary fund • asia bailout • financial crisis • world bank
Corruption and Democracy (Part 4 of 5)
Part 4 in a five-part series on "the Clash of Capitalism and Democracy"
• east asia • capitalism • democracy • corporate • corporation
Part 4 in a five-part series on "the Clash of Capitalism and Democracy"
• east asia • capitalism • democracy • corporate • corporation
Discriminatory Death
5 children killed...fault is that of fate.
• children • pakistan • south asia • natural disasters • natural disaster
5 children killed...fault is that of fate.
• children • pakistan • south asia • natural disasters • natural disaster
Golf is an Environmental Hazard
golf, environment
• golf • environment • hazards • fertilizers • runoff
golf, environment
• golf • environment • hazards • fertilizers • runoff
Interfet
After a great deal of reluctance, the Indonesian government has allowed the United Nations to deploy a peacekeeping force in East Timor. They will be quite lucky if they find any peace to keep.
• indonesia • timor • habibie • megawati • sukarnoputri
After a great deal of reluctance, the Indonesian government has allowed the United Nations to deploy a peacekeeping force in East Timor. They will be quite lucky if they find any peace to keep.
• indonesia • timor • habibie • megawati • sukarnoputri
International Institutions and Democracy (Part 3 of 5)
Part 3 in a five-part series on "the Clash of Capitalism and Democracy"
• east asia • capitalism • democracy • corporate • corporation
Part 3 in a five-part series on "the Clash of Capitalism and Democracy"
• east asia • capitalism • democracy • corporate • corporation
Kosovo and North Korea
While the world focuses its attention on Yugoslavia, this week's clashes between North and South Korea raise tough questions.
• east asia • politics • north korea • south korea • korean peninsula
While the world focuses its attention on Yugoslavia, this week's clashes between North and South Korea raise tough questions.
• east asia • politics • north korea • south korea • korean peninsula
Megawati Sukarnoputri
Megawati may be the next president of Indonesia. But she should make it a short honeymoon. There's a lot of work to be done.
• east • asia • indonesia • megawati • sukarno
Megawati may be the next president of Indonesia. But she should make it a short honeymoon. There's a lot of work to be done.
• east • asia • indonesia • megawati • sukarno
Red Footed Falcon
The Red Footed Falcon is one of the smaller falcons standing about two inches tall with long wings while in flight. The elegant male bird displays a slate grey coloring with spots of brownish red under the tail and on the flank of the leg.
• red footed • falcon • europe • asia
The Red Footed Falcon is one of the smaller falcons standing about two inches tall with long wings while in flight. The elegant male bird displays a slate grey coloring with spots of brownish red under the tail and on the flank of the leg.
• red footed • falcon • europe • asia
Return of the Haze
Indonesia is burning again. What is the government doing about it? What can it?
• asia • capitalism • democracy • corporation • japan
Indonesia is burning again. What is the government doing about it? What can it?
• asia • capitalism • democracy • corporation • japan
Rock and a Hard Place
To cut or not to cut? A discussion of the tax dilemma of Japan's Ryutaro Hashimoto.
• asia • capitalism • democracy • corporate • corporation
To cut or not to cut? A discussion of the tax dilemma of Japan's Ryutaro Hashimoto.
• asia • capitalism • democracy • corporate • corporation
Rus Cuisines: Plov Or Pilaf
Plov, pilaf, pilov...whatever you want to call it, it is delicious! Learn where it came from, how it evolved and what it has become today. Make it and eat it!
• plov • pilaf • pilov • pliav • lileau
Plov, pilaf, pilov...whatever you want to call it, it is delicious! Learn where it came from, how it evolved and what it has become today. Make it and eat it!
• plov • pilaf • pilov • pliav • lileau
Suharto Resigns
Suharto's resignation and its aftermath -- some predictive scenarios.
• asia • suharto • resignation • resigns • habibie
Suharto's resignation and its aftermath -- some predictive scenarios.
• asia • suharto • resignation • resigns • habibie
The Clash of Capitalism and Democracy (Part 1 of 5)
Part 1 in a five-part series on "the Clash of Capitalism and Democracy"
• east asia • capitalism • democracy • corporate • corporation
Part 1 in a five-part series on "the Clash of Capitalism and Democracy"
• east asia • capitalism • democracy • corporate • corporation
VIETNAM: VN Proverbs dealing with WORDS in human interactions,
The second part deals with the similarities between the American and the Vietnamese cultures, which set out rules to guide their people to use WORDS appropriately in interpersonal relationships.
• proverbs • culture • vietnam • viet-nam. folklore • words. human expressions
The second part deals with the similarities between the American and the Vietnamese cultures, which set out rules to guide their people to use WORDS appropriately in interpersonal relationships.
• proverbs • culture • vietnam • viet-nam. folklore • words. human expressions
Why We Need Another GATT Round
This article examines why the global economy need another multilateral round of negotiations to further liberalize trade and investment
• gatt • wto • global economy • asia financial crisis
This article examines why the global economy need another multilateral round of negotiations to further liberalize trade and investment
• gatt • wto • global economy • asia financial crisis
Women in Asian History
Women often played important roles in shaping Asian history, though they can be difficult to find in the textbooks. Read here about some of the fascinating women of Asia.
• asia • asian • history • women • china
Women often played important roles in shaping Asian history, though they can be difficult to find in the textbooks. Read here about some of the fascinating women of Asia.
• asia • asian • history • women • china
Autumn in Singapore
Dance, music, theatre, painting, photography and prints, Hindu, Chinese and Malay Festivals, all combine to make autumn in Singapore an exciting place for art-lovers.
• singapore festivals and exhibitiions • diwali little india • hindu buddhist • malay festival • buddhism in india china and s.e. asia
Dance, music, theatre, painting, photography and prints, Hindu, Chinese and Malay Festivals, all combine to make autumn in Singapore an exciting place for art-lovers.
• singapore festivals and exhibitiions • diwali little india • hindu buddhist • malay festival • buddhism in india china and s.e. asia
McDonalds Global Sales
McDonald's franchises and operates more than 32,000 fast-food restaurants in over 100 countries. Which 9 countries generate 70% of Micky Dees' revenues?
• mcdonalds global revenues • mcdonalds international revenues • mcdonalds global sales • mcdonalds international sales • mcdonalds proft margins
McDonald's franchises and operates more than 32,000 fast-food restaurants in over 100 countries. Which 9 countries generate 70% of Micky Dees' revenues?
• mcdonalds global revenues • mcdonalds international revenues • mcdonalds global sales • mcdonalds international sales • mcdonalds proft margins