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Brunei Darussalam - Asian Kingdom of Peace
The small size of the Asian kingdom of Brunei Darassalam, located on the Northern Shore of Borneo, means that its nature, culture and heritage are all within easy reach.
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Brunei, Unique in S.E. Asia
While other countries rush to join the materialistic world, Brunei determines to hold on to its non-polluted rainforests and rivers, its flora and fauna and way of life.
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Beginning Research in the Near East: Part I
This is the first of a two part series, divided alphabetically. This week covers Afghanistan to India
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Royalty in the 20th Century (Part 1)
Royalty plays a larger role in the modern world than you might think. Who are today's monarchs, and how did they manage to emerge from the tumult of the 20th century with their crowns intact? Part One: Bahrain, Belgium, Bhutan, and Brunei.
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Geography of Southeast Asia
Lying between the continents of Asia and Australia, Southeast Asia is an area with a rich geography, a rich history, and a varied culture.
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Human Rights for ASEAN
ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) is proposing to create a new transnational human rights organization. Can it really work?
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Singapore Airlines new Airbus.
The new Airbus offering luxury suites takes off for Oz after delivery in October, business-class only on non-stop flights to L.A. and New York, SIA takes flying upmarket.
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Visa – South East Asia
Guidelines and costs for travellers applying for and acquiring a visa to Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos.
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Tonga at the Crossroads
Tonga faces an economic crisis occasioned by government policy.
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Meaning of Gross Domestic Product
Economists put great store in certain numbers and few are more highly regarded than the Gross Domestic Product; but this may be delivering a distorted picture.
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Costa Cruises in Hong Kong
Costa Cruises will operate nine two-week voyages around southeast Asia this year, combining culture, wildlife, shopping and adventure
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Asean Summit
12,000 security personnel will be guarding the great and the good as they mingle on Cebu Island for the next Asean Summit.
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Dengue Fever Health Risk in EAsia.
The recent outbreaks of bird flu took the spotlight away from Dengue Fever related diseases and deaths. This is now an epidemic in S.E. Asia and no vaccine is available,
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James Brooke Rajah of Sarawak
For 100 Years the White Rajahs Ruled Sarawak. They prevented the natives from being exploited but in so doing caused them to fall behind the rest of the British Empire.
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Malaysia Travel Facts & Trivia
Information on Raja Brooke, Batu & Niah Caves, Borneo, Melaka's Stadhuys, Gunung Mulu National Park, Petronas Towers Skybridge & the Hindu Shrine.
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Malaysia, environment and arms
Conflicting priorities in Malaysia. Environmental issues in need of attention, arms deals on the rise.
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Cheap Flights in East Asia
MAS plans to encourage tourists from China, India, Europe and Australia by linking them with Penang and Langkawi, while Tiger Airways opens a cheap route to Brunei.
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The ASEAN Union
This week in the Philippines, leaders of the nations of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) crossed the threshold of discussing a possible economic and monetary union.
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Production variants of the FAL
The FAL was the rifle choice of western Europe's NATO forces as well as those of the Commonwealth. They were made in two very different versions.
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Diversity in Southeast Asian History
The diversity within the Southeast Asian region in various aspects is a starting point to understanding its history.
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Leading Natural Gas Exporters
America, Iran and China export less than 5% of their natural gas production while Norway ships more than 90% of its natural gas onto international trade markets.
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Costa Launches 2008 Brochure
Costa Cruises is introducing a number of 'firsts' in its new 2008 brochure, which sees the cruise line expanding into new waters.
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Cruise the world with Crystal
Crystal Cruises has announced details of its spectacular 2008 world cruise, a 108-day voyage from Los Angeles to Southampton, England on board Crystal Serenity
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Beginning Research in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea
Links that will help you start your ancestral research in these countries of islands.
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Charm of the Philippines
While others will just point the way to one asking directions, a Filipino will accompany him until he reaches his destination. That's a fact. Read a report which states that several tourists cited Filipino hospitality as the main reason for coming back to the archipelago.
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November News Digest - III
This article covers the F1 scene from November 10 to Novemeber 18.
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APEC to Cooperate to Beat Financial Crisis
Despite differences on regulation, APEC leaders meeting in Lima, Peru have resolved to work together to kick start the global economy after the recent financial crisis.
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ASEAN
What is the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and what is it purpose? Has it been successful?
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History of the Lanfang Republic
The Lanfang Republic was a little-known state in modern-day Indonesia. It was the first republic in Asia.
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PGA European Seniors Tour Schedule
In less than three weeks the next event on the Seniors Tour will be underway in Spain. Three former Ryder Cup captains will head the strong field.
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The World's Safest Airline
Which airline is the world's safest? Based on passenger fatalities this is an alphabetical list of the safest airlines in the world.
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WTO Undone in Doha
Multi-nation talks led by the World Trade Organization to lower global trade barriers are suspended in Doha, Quatari - perhaps never to resume.
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Abrams on the Hippie Trail: A Wander Through the Prose (The Long of It)
I promised to share at length the many worthwhile extracts I had from Abrams' diary. Here they are, presenting a casual wander through what I felt were the highlights of this piece.
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The Spratly Islands
The Spratly Islands are a group of widely spaced, unpopulated islands in the middle of the South China Sea. Why should we care about them?
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The Spratly Islands
The Spratly Islands are a group of widely spaced, unpopulated islands in the middle of the South China Sea. Why should we care about them?
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Australian Capital Cities – Darwin
Darwin is the capital of the Northern Territory. It is the smallest capital city in Australia and the most northerly. Visitors flock here during the Australian winter.
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Common Factors in Southeast Asian Development
In recent Southeast Asian History, at least three important influences in particular have had a profound effect on the region's development.
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Melaka, Malaysia Continues To Reinvent Itself
This Southeast Asia gem on the Malacca Straits coast has attracted merchants, pirates and colonialists since the 14th century and now tourists flock to sample its charms.
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Rainforest Conservation Concessions
Leasing rainforests for conservation purposes is an alternative to national parks and reserves that provides benefits to local economies and helps combat climate change.
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Richest Countries by GDP and the Poorest Country
News media release attention grabbing headlines about trillion dollar debts and deficits. Use country GDP figures to place these scary financial headlines into context.
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Singapore Slingers Begin Challenge Series
The league will officially begin on October 11, 2009 after the Challenge Series is over. The Slingers were off to a good start by winning the first game in the series.
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Sylvia, Queen of the Headhunters
Philip Eade's Sylvia, Queen of the Headhunters is an excellent biography of the outrageous Sylvia Brooke, the last Ranee of Sarawak, and her lost kingdom.
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The 29 Olympic Footprints
What was the significance of the 'Footprints of History' that traversed the city prior to the Opening Ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics? Were these real?
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USA Visa Waiver Program
Tourists from Australia, NZ, Britain and Singapore are among those required to complete the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation before leaving home for the US.
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Centre Stage with APEC
Suite101 goes behind the scenes as one of this week's major news events - the APEC summit in New Zealand.
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Studio B at 15!
A French man in his underpants, baseball playing birds, a comedic yak, titans in their teenage years, and a kids named Ian and Mimi. These are just some of the stories told by Studio B over the past decade and a half.

2010 World Cup Preliminary Draw
The 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup preliminary draw will take place on 25 November in Durban, South Africa under the eyes of over 300 members of the world media.
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Richest Asian Countries 2006 GDP
China is tops in terms of GDP but falls well behind Hong Kong's GDP per capita, while Vietnam, India, Cyprus, Oman and Bahran show strong gains.
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The Geopolitics of Oil
Oil doesn't just move the world's economic machinery it also lubricates the globe's politics.
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The Special Forces
Around the world, groups of highly trained, anonymous soldiers train for years to carry out dangerous missions that others are not deemed able to do. But who are they?
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