Articles related to "East Asia"
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
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
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
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
Jakarta Reviewed
With old world charm from its Dutch colonial days or modern developments, Jakarta is an acquired taste.
jakarta • indonesia • big durian • things to see in jakarta • south east asia
With old world charm from its Dutch colonial days or modern developments, Jakarta is an acquired taste.
jakarta • indonesia • big durian • things to see in jakarta • south east asia
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
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
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
Viet-Nam: The Extended Family
The Vietnamese extended family consists of three or four generations, sometimes living under the same roof ; the senior male is the head of that household. He is expected to carry out the cult of the ancestors in their ancestral home. All the decisions made in that large family unit must be for the welfare of all the members, not necessarily for any particular individual 's interests.
vietnam. viet-nam. viet-nam • family • extended • rules • traditions
The Vietnamese extended family consists of three or four generations, sometimes living under the same roof ; the senior male is the head of that household. He is expected to carry out the cult of the ancestors in their ancestral home. All the decisions made in that large family unit must be for the welfare of all the members, not necessarily for any particular individual 's interests.
vietnam. viet-nam. viet-nam • family • extended • rules • traditions
The End of the Financial Crisis
Is the East Asian financial crisis over? Or has the death of the financial crisis been greatly exaggerated?
financial crisis • malaysia • japan • indonesia • taiwan
Is the East Asian financial crisis over? Or has the death of the financial crisis been greatly exaggerated?
financial crisis • malaysia • japan • indonesia • taiwan
Cambodia - Angkor Wat Under Seige
In the frantic rush to build in Cambodia the lack of regulations is leading to the destrruction of the very thing tourists come to see, the heritage site at Angkor Wat
construction development cambodia • angkor wat • rollus temples • construction industry east asia • khmer empire
In the frantic rush to build in Cambodia the lack of regulations is leading to the destrruction of the very thing tourists come to see, the heritage site at Angkor Wat
construction development cambodia • angkor wat • rollus temples • construction industry east asia • khmer empire
Early Japanese Religion
An overview of early Japanese religious history, with a focus on the traditions of Confucianism, Taoism and folk religion.
confucianism • taoism • folk religion • religion • tao
An overview of early Japanese religious history, with a focus on the traditions of Confucianism, Taoism and folk religion.
confucianism • taoism • folk religion • religion • tao
Gulf Air Ticket Sale
Cheap tickets are on sale for Middle East and other destinations served by Gulf Air the flag carrier of the Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Bahrain
gulf air • middle east • sultanate of oman • kingdom of bahrain • south africa
Cheap tickets are on sale for Middle East and other destinations served by Gulf Air the flag carrier of the Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Bahrain
gulf air • middle east • sultanate of oman • kingdom of bahrain • south africa
LAOS - The unexpected treat
While many of us typically plan trips, it is often the unplanned, unexpected travels that turn into memorable adventures.
laos • south • east • asia • buddhist
While many of us typically plan trips, it is often the unplanned, unexpected travels that turn into memorable adventures.
laos • south • east • asia • buddhist
Many Islands
China throws its weight around, even in outposts far removed from Washington D.C.
east • asia • politic • cook • fiji
China throws its weight around, even in outposts far removed from Washington D.C.
east • asia • politic • cook • fiji
On the Trail of Vietnam's Hill Tribes
Find out about these fascinating tribes of primitive, mountain-dwelling peoples whose culture has become an integral part of Vietnam's tourism industry.
vietnam • southeast asia • east asia • hill tribes • culture
Find out about these fascinating tribes of primitive, mountain-dwelling peoples whose culture has become an integral part of Vietnam's tourism industry.
vietnam • southeast asia • east asia • hill tribes • culture
Overestimating China: The Danger of Paying Too Much Attention
chinese economic potential • military might • economic importance • united states • europe
chinese economic potential • military might • economic importance • united states • europe
Thailand's Phuket Vegetarian Festival
Thailand's Vegetarian Festival is not for the faint-hearted. For vegetarians, this is a must-see on Phuket, if you find yourself in East Asia during this 10-day event.
thailand's phuket vegetarian festival • history of phuket vegetarian festival • phuket town • best vegetarian destinations • east asia
Thailand's Vegetarian Festival is not for the faint-hearted. For vegetarians, this is a must-see on Phuket, if you find yourself in East Asia during this 10-day event.
thailand's phuket vegetarian festival • history of phuket vegetarian festival • phuket town • best vegetarian destinations • east asia
Commodore Perry and the Opening of Japan
What was the impact of Commodore Perry's illegal entry of Japanese waters?
japan • samurai • isolationism • american imperialism • tokugawa ieyasu
What was the impact of Commodore Perry's illegal entry of Japanese waters?
japan • samurai • isolationism • american imperialism • tokugawa ieyasu
Blending Capitalism and Democracy (Part 5 of 5)
Part 5 in a five-part series on "the Clash of Capitalism and Democracy"
capitalism • democracy • business politics • democratization
Part 5 in a five-part series on "the Clash of Capitalism and Democracy"
capitalism • democracy • business politics • democratization
Thailand Festivals and Events
Top events in this South-East Asian country include raves on Hat Rin Beach, NewYear in Bangkok, candles on the water, Lopburi Monkey Banquet & the Surin Elephant Round-Up
thailand festivals • songhhran bangkok • lopburi monkey banquet • full moon party • surin elephant round-up
Top events in this South-East Asian country include raves on Hat Rin Beach, NewYear in Bangkok, candles on the water, Lopburi Monkey Banquet & the Surin Elephant Round-Up
thailand festivals • songhhran bangkok • lopburi monkey banquet • full moon party • surin elephant round-up
Expatriate Jobs
The sort of jobs you can do as an expatriate and how to find one.
job • career • overseas • abroad • international
The sort of jobs you can do as an expatriate and how to find one.
job • career • overseas • abroad • international
The English language needs you
News about new World English dictionary and the updating of the classic English dictionary
english language • encarta world english dictionary • oxford english dictionary • dictionaries
News about new World English dictionary and the updating of the classic English dictionary
english language • encarta world english dictionary • oxford english dictionary • dictionaries
XanGo Mangosteen Supplement Drink
A South East Asian tropical fruit that's loaded with xanthones is made into a dietary supplement. This isn't your average can of antioxidant boosting juice!
xango • mangosteen juice • mangosteen dietary supplement • xanthones • antioxidant juice
A South East Asian tropical fruit that's loaded with xanthones is made into a dietary supplement. This isn't your average can of antioxidant boosting juice!
xango • mangosteen juice • mangosteen dietary supplement • xanthones • antioxidant juice
A Short History of Opium
This article provides a short history of opium production and its impact in East Asia.
opium • heroin • opium wars • china • thailand
This article provides a short history of opium production and its impact in East Asia.
opium • heroin • opium wars • china • thailand
Kon-Tiki Expedition
A 1947 expedition from Peru to Polynesia changed all of what we once believed about world exploration.
lake titicaca hotels • lake titicaca tours • kon-tiki expedition • thor heyerdahl • pacific to polynesialake titcaca
A 1947 expedition from Peru to Polynesia changed all of what we once believed about world exploration.
lake titicaca hotels • lake titicaca tours • kon-tiki expedition • thor heyerdahl • pacific to polynesialake titcaca
Bears of the World
A discussion of bears in general and their evolution as well as a brief description of each of the five species found outside of North America. This is an information article.
bears • black bears • ursine • carnivore • raccoon
A discussion of bears in general and their evolution as well as a brief description of each of the five species found outside of North America. This is an information article.
bears • black bears • ursine • carnivore • raccoon
Blu Ray or HD-DVD?
It is a war between blu ray and HD- DVD and now it seems the X Box and Micro soft are also in it It is for the customer to decide the course of the war
blu ray • hd-dvd • x box • tv • movies
It is a war between blu ray and HD- DVD and now it seems the X Box and Micro soft are also in it It is for the customer to decide the course of the war
blu ray • hd-dvd • x box • tv • movies
Budget Airline Deals To Singapore
Travel to Changi at bargain prices with low cost carriers - such as Tiger Airways, Air Asia, Cebu Pacific and Air India Express - from Thailand, Vietnam, India & China.
cheap flights • budget airline deals • changi airport • travel singapore • tiger airways
Travel to Changi at bargain prices with low cost carriers - such as Tiger Airways, Air Asia, Cebu Pacific and Air India Express - from Thailand, Vietnam, India & China.
cheap flights • budget airline deals • changi airport • travel singapore • tiger airways
Budget Airlines to China: Shenzhen
Just north of Hong Kong and a Special Economic Zone, the Chinese shopping paradise can be reached with low cost carriers from Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.
cheap flights • budget airlines • shenzhen china • special economic zone • low cost carrier
Just north of Hong Kong and a Special Economic Zone, the Chinese shopping paradise can be reached with low cost carriers from Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.
cheap flights • budget airlines • shenzhen china • special economic zone • low cost carrier
Burma Cyclone Nargis
Aid agencies fear the worst for Burma's cyclone hit region as military junta reject foreign intervention.
cyclone • nargis • burma • burmese • myanmar
Aid agencies fear the worst for Burma's cyclone hit region as military junta reject foreign intervention.
cyclone • nargis • burma • burmese • myanmar
Classic Key Lime Pie Recipe
This sweet tangy desert will transport you and your friends to the sunny Caribbean with each bite.
key lime pie recipe • key limes • limes • recipe • caribbean
This sweet tangy desert will transport you and your friends to the sunny Caribbean with each bite.
key lime pie recipe • key limes • limes • recipe • caribbean
Guess Who's Coming To Dinner 1967
The screen best bombshell duo, Tracy and Hepburn where together up until two weeks before he died.,The screen best bombshell duo, Tracy and Hepburn where together up until two weeks before he died.
spencer tracy • katharine hepburn • gues who's voming to dinner • two time oscar winners • oscar winners
The screen best bombshell duo, Tracy and Hepburn where together up until two weeks before he died.,The screen best bombshell duo, Tracy and Hepburn where together up until two weeks before he died.
spencer tracy • katharine hepburn • gues who's voming to dinner • two time oscar winners • oscar winners
Imperial Delights
What is the reality behind the claim that the colonization of East Asian countries during the Second World War by Japan bring about subsequent economic growth?
japan • imperialism • world war ii • korea • taiwan
What is the reality behind the claim that the colonization of East Asian countries during the Second World War by Japan bring about subsequent economic growth?
japan • imperialism • world war ii • korea • taiwan
Japanese Cranes, Symbols of Peace
Red-crowned Cranes are traditional symbols of peace and harmony. Sadako Sasaki, a young Hiroshima victim, made paper cranes an international peace symbol too.
japanese cranes • sadako sasaki • hiroshima victim • peace • red-crowned crane
Red-crowned Cranes are traditional symbols of peace and harmony. Sadako Sasaki, a young Hiroshima victim, made paper cranes an international peace symbol too.
japanese cranes • sadako sasaki • hiroshima victim • peace • red-crowned crane
Kids' Garden, Hollyhock House
No children's garden is complete without a special place to meet friends or hold tea parties. Here's how to make a hideaway from hollyhock plants.
hollyhock house • children's garden • kids' garden • hollyhocks • tall perennial flowers
No children's garden is complete without a special place to meet friends or hold tea parties. Here's how to make a hideaway from hollyhock plants.
hollyhock house • children's garden • kids' garden • hollyhocks • tall perennial flowers
Manila
A history of one of the great cities of Southeast Asia and what makes it such a unique place.
philippines • silver trade • spain • colonization • imperialism
A history of one of the great cities of Southeast Asia and what makes it such a unique place.
philippines • silver trade • spain • colonization • imperialism
Maritime Time in Greenwich, London
By the River Thames in London, Greenwich's major visitor attractions include the Cutty Sark, National Maritime Museum, Royal Observatory and Old Royal Naval College
greenwich • london • river thames • national maritime museum • royal observatory
By the River Thames in London, Greenwich's major visitor attractions include the Cutty Sark, National Maritime Museum, Royal Observatory and Old Royal Naval College
greenwich • london • river thames • national maritime museum • royal observatory
Nicola di Conti of Venice
The Venetian traveller Nicola di Conti was surprised to find that Burmese women expected their men to enhance their members with metal rings - to satisfy them better.
burma • ava • elephants • penile enhancements • ringers
The Venetian traveller Nicola di Conti was surprised to find that Burmese women expected their men to enhance their members with metal rings - to satisfy them better.
burma • ava • elephants • penile enhancements • ringers
Sago Pudding
Sago Gula Melaka (which refers to palm sugar) is a common and lovely dessert in South East Asia. Served primarily in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia.
asian desserts • sago pudding • gula melaka • palm sugar • sago dessert
Sago Gula Melaka (which refers to palm sugar) is a common and lovely dessert in South East Asia. Served primarily in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia.
asian desserts • sago pudding • gula melaka • palm sugar • sago dessert
Sarah McLachlan Reissues Classic Album
In 1993 Canadian singer/songwriter Sarah McLachlan released her third album Fumbling Towards Ecstasy, an album that won her international recognition.
sarah mclachlan • sarah mclachlan fumbling towards ecstasy legacy ed • fumbling towards ecstasy review • sarah mclachlan freedom sessions • sarah mclachlan lilith fair
In 1993 Canadian singer/songwriter Sarah McLachlan released her third album Fumbling Towards Ecstasy, an album that won her international recognition.
sarah mclachlan • sarah mclachlan fumbling towards ecstasy legacy ed • fumbling towards ecstasy review • sarah mclachlan freedom sessions • sarah mclachlan lilith fair
The Shwe Dagon Pagoda
The Shwe Dagon Pagoda is the central location for demonstrations by monks in Burma's Saffron Revolution. What is it and what is it for?
saffron revolution in burma • capital city of burma • buddhist relics in buma • geography of rangoon • british occupation of burma
The Shwe Dagon Pagoda is the central location for demonstrations by monks in Burma's Saffron Revolution. What is it and what is it for?
saffron revolution in burma • capital city of burma • buddhist relics in buma • geography of rangoon • british occupation of burma
Winter Solstice Festivals
Ancient cultures, so many of them dependent upon agriculture, celebrated major festivals on or around the day of the Winter Solstice.
winter solstice festivals world • celebration sun return • history seasonal celebration • year shortest day • neolithic newgrange stonehenge timekeeper
Ancient cultures, so many of them dependent upon agriculture, celebrated major festivals on or around the day of the Winter Solstice.
winter solstice festivals world • celebration sun return • history seasonal celebration • year shortest day • neolithic newgrange stonehenge timekeeper
Asian Noodles: Udon, Ramen, Soba
In the Asian world, the simple noodle is not so simple: from broad noodles to vermicelli, from soba to ramen, there's a plethora of them.
asian noodles • udon • somen • japanese noodles • egg noodles
In the Asian world, the simple noodle is not so simple: from broad noodles to vermicelli, from soba to ramen, there's a plethora of them.
asian noodles • udon • somen • japanese noodles • egg noodles
Come Dance with Me
Films about ballroom dancing and TV dance competitions involving celebrities, has led to renewed interest in dance. Now, Singapore is producing champions for East Asia.
singapore airlines • antonio banderas • jennifer lopez and richard gere • baz luhmann film strictly ballroom • sunny low dancers
Films about ballroom dancing and TV dance competitions involving celebrities, has led to renewed interest in dance. Now, Singapore is producing champions for East Asia.
singapore airlines • antonio banderas • jennifer lopez and richard gere • baz luhmann film strictly ballroom • sunny low dancers
Congress Considers New Trade Legislation
Controversial trade legislation is slated for debate.
fast track • gatt • gatt • imf • imf
Controversial trade legislation is slated for debate.
fast track • gatt • gatt • imf • imf
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