Articles related to "Southeast Asia"
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Khun Sa
The life and times of the Shan-Chinese drug lord criminal mastermind Khun Sa are placed in context.
opium production in thailand • betrayal of the shans • thai junta • zhang qifu • methamphetamines in southeast asia
The life and times of the Shan-Chinese drug lord criminal mastermind Khun Sa are placed in context.
opium production in thailand • betrayal of the shans • thai junta • zhang qifu • methamphetamines in southeast asia
Opium Production in Burma
After years of suppression, opium production seems to be on the rise in Burma. Why is this happening and what does it mean?
opium production in burma • drugs in southeast asia • heroin production in burma • drug production in golden triangle • junta control of burma
After years of suppression, opium production seems to be on the rise in Burma. Why is this happening and what does it mean?
opium production in burma • drugs in southeast asia • heroin production in burma • drug production in golden triangle • junta control of burma
Singapore's Green Space Includes Flora and Fauna
Among Singapore's skyscrapers and state of the art shopping malls is an oasis of 123 acres of green space awaiting your visit.
singapore • southeast asia • botanical gardens • night safari • orchid pavilions
Among Singapore's skyscrapers and state of the art shopping malls is an oasis of 123 acres of green space awaiting your visit.
singapore • southeast asia • botanical gardens • night safari • orchid pavilions
The Chinese in Laos
Thousands of Chinese workers are establishing themselves in the sparsely-populated regions of northern Laos. Why is this happening and what does it mean?
chinese migration • population in laoas • ethnic chinese in southeast asia • chinatown in vientiane • asian development bank in laos
Thousands of Chinese workers are establishing themselves in the sparsely-populated regions of northern Laos. Why is this happening and what does it mean?
chinese migration • population in laoas • ethnic chinese in southeast asia • chinatown in vientiane • asian development bank in laos
The Japanese Occupation of Indonesia
An introduction to the themes resulting from the Japanese conquest and occupaton of Indonesia during the Second World War.
indonesia • japan • world war ii • colonialisam • sukarno
An introduction to the themes resulting from the Japanese conquest and occupaton of Indonesia during the Second World War.
indonesia • japan • world war ii • colonialisam • sukarno
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.
wto • doha • world trade organization • wto talks • wto deal
Multi-nation talks led by the World Trade Organization to lower global trade barriers are suspended in Doha, Quatari - perhaps never to resume.
wto • doha • world trade organization • wto talks • wto deal
The Cambodian Civil War, 1970-5
The Cambodian Civil War of 1970-5 saw the defeat of the nationalist government and the rise to power of the Khmer Rouges under Pol Pot. The horrific regime heralded by this is one of the darkest moments of history. Understand how and why it happened.
cambodia • sihanouk • lon nol • vietnam war
The Cambodian Civil War of 1970-5 saw the defeat of the nationalist government and the rise to power of the Khmer Rouges under Pol Pot. The horrific regime heralded by this is one of the darkest moments of history. Understand how and why it happened.
cambodia • sihanouk • lon nol • vietnam war
Elephant!
An introduction to the elephants of Southeast Asia.
elephant • ancient warfare • white elephant • lan xang • xishuangbanna
An introduction to the elephants of Southeast Asia.
elephant • ancient warfare • white elephant • lan xang • xishuangbanna
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
Fa Ngum Founds the Holy City of Louang Phrabang
The history of the founder of Laos, the Prince Fa Ngum.
fa ngum • louang phrabang • khmer empire • elephants • angkor wat
The history of the founder of Laos, the Prince Fa Ngum.
fa ngum • louang phrabang • khmer empire • elephants • angkor wat
ASEAN
What is the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and what is it purpose? Has it been successful?
asean accession • the clm countries in asean • politics in southeast asia • transboundary issues in asean • technical cooperation in asean
What is the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and what is it purpose? Has it been successful?
asean accession • the clm countries in asean • politics in southeast asia • transboundary issues in asean • technical cooperation in asean
Celebrate on Five Luxury Trains
Luxury train travel is back in fashion. Across the world these elite rail cars transport travelers on exclusive and elegant excursions, perfect for special celebrations.
luxury train travel • luxury vacations • american orient express • royal canadian pacific • the blue train
Luxury train travel is back in fashion. Across the world these elite rail cars transport travelers on exclusive and elegant excursions, perfect for special celebrations.
luxury train travel • luxury vacations • american orient express • royal canadian pacific • the blue train
Fantasy Vacation Poll Results
Readers were asked where they would most like to travel. Now, the Fantasy Vacation Poll results are analyzed. Where is your luxury travel locale?
fantasy vacations polls • favorite dreams places • luxury romance travel traveling • money no object • mediterranean greece italy monaco turkey
Readers were asked where they would most like to travel. Now, the Fantasy Vacation Poll results are analyzed. Where is your luxury travel locale?
fantasy vacations polls • favorite dreams places • luxury romance travel traveling • money no object • mediterranean greece italy monaco turkey
Golf is an Environmental Hazard
golf, environment
golf • environment • hazards • fertilizers • runoff
golf, environment
golf • environment • hazards • fertilizers • runoff
Origin, Causes of the Vietnam War
Indochina conflict began with United States economic rebuilding of Japan. Political, social ideals of Communism; French Colonialism threaten post WW2 Southeast Asia.
economic cause of the vietnam war • political cause of the vietnam war • social cause of the vietnam war • french colonialism • communist threat
Indochina conflict began with United States economic rebuilding of Japan. Political, social ideals of Communism; French Colonialism threaten post WW2 Southeast Asia.
economic cause of the vietnam war • political cause of the vietnam war • social cause of the vietnam war • french colonialism • communist threat
Pramoedya Ananta Toer
No Southeast Asian writer has ever won the Nobel Prize for Literature but none has come closer than Pramoedya Ananta Toer. This is an introduction to his life.
indonesian literature • buru islands tetralogy • arok of java • indonesian post-independence politics • free speech in indonesia
No Southeast Asian writer has ever won the Nobel Prize for Literature but none has come closer than Pramoedya Ananta Toer. This is an introduction to his life.
indonesian literature • buru islands tetralogy • arok of java • indonesian post-independence politics • free speech in indonesia
The King Cobra
The King Cobra is a massive poisonous snake, found in Southeast Asia, that can be quite aggressive.
the world's largest venomous snake • the world's largest poisonous snake • king cobra • ophiopagus hannah • cobras
The King Cobra is a massive poisonous snake, found in Southeast Asia, that can be quite aggressive.
the world's largest venomous snake • the world's largest poisonous snake • king cobra • ophiopagus hannah • cobras
The Tai Ahom Kingdom of Assam
A description of the founding and nature of the Tai kingdom of Ahom in modern day Assam, which is the westernmost point of Tai migrations.
ahom • tai • assam • hou li • nanchao
A description of the founding and nature of the Tai kingdom of Ahom in modern day Assam, which is the westernmost point of Tai migrations.
ahom • tai • assam • hou li • nanchao
Upside To The Bird Flu Scare
Entrepreneurs made a fortune from selling gas masks during the Anthrax menace following 9/11. Can bird flu also stimulate profitable innovations in world trade?
upside • bird flu • avarian influenza • scare • bird virus
Entrepreneurs made a fortune from selling gas masks during the Anthrax menace following 9/11. Can bird flu also stimulate profitable innovations in world trade?
upside • bird flu • avarian influenza • scare • bird virus
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 World's Most Disgusting Foods
Adventurous gourmets will try just about anything but the average person draws the line at fried hairy spiders or fruit that smells like a dead cat.
exotic foods • foods that smell bad • eating insects • smelly cheese • stinking bishop cheese
Adventurous gourmets will try just about anything but the average person draws the line at fried hairy spiders or fruit that smells like a dead cat.
exotic foods • foods that smell bad • eating insects • smelly cheese • stinking bishop cheese
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
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
Raffles: Sir Stamford Raffles and the Founding of Singapore
An introduction to Sir Stamford Raffles and to the founding of Singapore.
singapore • raffles • colonial administration • java • napoleonic wars
An introduction to Sir Stamford Raffles and to the founding of Singapore.
singapore • raffles • colonial administration • java • napoleonic wars
Ramkhamhaeng the Great
The history and achievements of King Ramkhamhaeng the great of Sukothai are described. Ramkhamhaeng continues to be remembered as the father of modern Thai monarxhy and a great hero.
thailand • sukothai • ramkhamhaeng • angkor wat • khmer empire
The history and achievements of King Ramkhamhaeng the great of Sukothai are described. Ramkhamhaeng continues to be remembered as the father of modern Thai monarxhy and a great hero.
thailand • sukothai • ramkhamhaeng • angkor wat • khmer empire
The Thai Resistance in World War II
This is a description of the resistance to Japanese occupation by the Thais during World War II.
thailand • japan • world war ii • resistance movements • abraham lincoln
This is a description of the resistance to Japanese occupation by the Thais during World War II.
thailand • japan • world war ii • resistance movements • abraham lincoln
A King of Siam
Who hasn't seen "The King and I?" Find out here what the real King Mongkut was like.
siam • thailand • thai • mongkut • chulalongkorn
Who hasn't seen "The King and I?" Find out here what the real King Mongkut was like.
siam • thailand • thai • mongkut • chulalongkorn
Yes -- You CAN weave complex patterns on simple looms!
Wonderful cloth is produced by many native peoples using very simple techniques and equipment. Here are some wonderful photos of native women at work and the intricate cloth they produce.
weaving • fiber • textiles • cloth • clothing
Wonderful cloth is produced by many native peoples using very simple techniques and equipment. Here are some wonderful photos of native women at work and the intricate cloth they produce.
weaving • fiber • textiles • cloth • clothing
China’s Auto Exports Surge
Starting in 2005, the number of vehicles exported from China has soared more than 120%.
china • auto exports • auto imports • chinese vehicles • chinese autos
Starting in 2005, the number of vehicles exported from China has soared more than 120%.
china • auto exports • auto imports • chinese vehicles • chinese autos
Different Not Quite Equal
Women in Thailand were traditionally equal in nearly all ways to men - and in many cases still are. Why did that start to change?
status of thai women • women in thailand • gender relations in thailand • economic development in thailand • women and work in thailand
Women in Thailand were traditionally equal in nearly all ways to men - and in many cases still are. Why did that start to change?
status of thai women • women in thailand • gender relations in thailand • economic development in thailand • women and work in thailand
Factory Life in Northern Thailand
What is it like to work in a factory in the north of Thailand and live in a nearby dormitory?
gender issues in thailand • factory work in thailand • manufacturing in thailand • sexual double standards in asia. remitting money i • clothing industry in thailand
What is it like to work in a factory in the north of Thailand and live in a nearby dormitory?
gender issues in thailand • factory work in thailand • manufacturing in thailand • sexual double standards in asia. remitting money i • clothing industry in thailand
Garlic: Hardnecks & Softnecks
Whether hardneck or softneck, your choice of garlic for the garden should be a variety well-suited for your environment.
hardneck garlic • softneck garlic • artichoke garlic • silverskin garlic • purple stripe garlic
Whether hardneck or softneck, your choice of garlic for the garden should be a variety well-suited for your environment.
hardneck garlic • softneck garlic • artichoke garlic • silverskin garlic • purple stripe garlic
Hainanese Chicken Rice
I've compared congee, soupy rice, to chicken noodle soup and now, I introduce you to a dish that is combination of the two.
hainanese chicken rice • chicken rice • rice dish • chicken recipe • chinese chicken recipe
I've compared congee, soupy rice, to chicken noodle soup and now, I introduce you to a dish that is combination of the two.
hainanese chicken rice • chicken rice • rice dish • chicken recipe • chinese chicken recipe
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
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
Narratives Cultivated and Wild
Where is the dividing line between “cultivated narratives,” and those which simply grow up wild and organic from the lives of their creators?
poetry • novel-in-verse • poem • book-length poem • poetic narrative
Where is the dividing line between “cultivated narratives,” and those which simply grow up wild and organic from the lives of their creators?
poetry • novel-in-verse • poem • book-length poem • poetic narrative
New Clouded Leopard Discovered
On March 14, the World Wildlife Fund announced discovery of a new species of clouded leopard in Borneo and Sumatra.
wild cat • leopard • clouded leopard • borneo • sumatra
On March 14, the World Wildlife Fund announced discovery of a new species of clouded leopard in Borneo and Sumatra.
wild cat • leopard • clouded leopard • borneo • sumatra
New Year's Eve in Thailand
New Year's Eve in Thailand is the highlight of the year, the Dusit Resort in Hua Hin is the top place to be and Ritirong Jiwakanon is once again the man of the moment.
theatre bangkok thailand • dusit resort hotel • critics' award • yale school of drama • national theatre of thailand
New Year's Eve in Thailand is the highlight of the year, the Dusit Resort in Hua Hin is the top place to be and Ritirong Jiwakanon is once again the man of the moment.
theatre bangkok thailand • dusit resort hotel • critics' award • yale school of drama • national theatre of thailand
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
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
Shinto
Shinto is the ancient animist tradition that held together the various tribes (uji) of Japan. What beliefs are there in Shinto?
japan • shinto • uji • clan • emperor
Shinto is the ancient animist tradition that held together the various tribes (uji) of Japan. What beliefs are there in Shinto?
japan • shinto • uji • clan • emperor
Slavery in Ancient India
What was the nature of slavery in Ancient India? What kind of people were slaves? Was it possible to escape?
slavery in india • greek slaves in ancient world • slavery in ancient world • voluntary slavery • treatment of slaves in india
What was the nature of slavery in Ancient India? What kind of people were slaves? Was it possible to escape?
slavery in india • greek slaves in ancient world • slavery in ancient world • voluntary slavery • treatment of slaves in india
Than Shwe
Who is the leader of the vicious Burmese military regime and how has he reached his position?
state peace and development committee • saffron revolution in burma • monk demonstrations in burma • leader of burmese junta • military rule in burma
Who is the leader of the vicious Burmese military regime and how has he reached his position?
state peace and development committee • saffron revolution in burma • monk demonstrations in burma • leader of burmese junta • military rule in burma
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