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Articles related to "S E Asia"
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
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
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
The Southeast Asia Treaty Organization In 1954, Indochina, including Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam needed a strong defense against Chinese Communism and to create economic unity. Was SEATO the answer? seato • southeast asia treaty organization • vietnam • chinese communism • indochina
Where was Asia Minor? 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
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
Getting Around South Asia 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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Discriminatory Death 5 children killed...fault is that of fate. children • pakistan • south asia • natural disasters • natural disaster
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
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
Golf is an Environmental Hazard 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Return of the Haze Indonesia is burning again. What is the government doing about it? What can it? asia • capitalism • democracy • corporation • japan
Review of Dario Argento's Three Mothers Trilogy The final film and final chapter, "Mother of Tears: The Third Mother," ranks less than "Suspiria" and "Inferno." dario argento • blood • murder • suicide • no story
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
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
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
Suharto Resigns Suharto's resignation and its aftermath -- some predictive scenarios. asia • suharto • resignation • resigns • habibie
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 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
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
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
Wine to Serve w/ Spicy Asian Meals Wine pairing suggestions for foods from China, Japan, and southeast Asia. asia • asian • wine • asian food • china
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
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
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
VIETNAM: VN Proverbs dealing with " WORDS" in human interactions Vietnamese proverbs have been passed on, from generation to generation, as a guide to teach Vietnamese people to live in harmony between themselves. This article and the next one will examine how the proverbs dealing with WORDS and VERBAL EXPRESSIONS are different between the American and the Vietnamese cultures. proverbs • culture • vietnam • viet-nam. folklore • words. human expressions
Bangkok's Weekend Market Bangkok, the city of shopping, is home to "The World's Biggest Market," Jatujak. It's chaotic fun, and a visit here calls for some counterintuitive advice. shopping at jj market • weekend market bangkok • thailand shopping • save money at chatuchak • best places to shop in bangkok
Beyond the Kyoto Protocol An effective extension to the Kyoto Protocol to combat climate change will depend on the EU, US and China resolving key differences. kyoto protocol • tackling climate change • kyoto protocol targets and achievements • the bali agreement • emissions reduction targets |
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