Articles related to "Southeast Asia"
ASEAN Accepts Climate Change
The 10th informal Ministerial Meeting of ASEAN held in Bangkok has laid out an agenda for tackling climate change in ASEAN to be discussed at November's 13th ASEAN Summit
• climate change in southeast asia • 13th asean summit • transboundary haze • smoke in singapore • stubble burning in burma
The 10th informal Ministerial Meeting of ASEAN held in Bangkok has laid out an agenda for tackling climate change in ASEAN to be discussed at November's 13th ASEAN Summit
• climate change in southeast asia • 13th asean summit • transboundary haze • smoke in singapore • stubble burning in burma
A Brief Introduction to Insurrections in Early Thailand
An introduction to revolts and insurrection in Thailand focusing mainly on the pre-twentieth century period.
• thailand • insurrection • rebellions • king rama v • communism in southeast asia
An introduction to revolts and insurrection in Thailand focusing mainly on the pre-twentieth century period.
• thailand • insurrection • rebellions • king rama v • communism in southeast asia
A Tour Through Southeast Asia
A review of Hot Sour Salty Sweet, by Jeffrey Alford and Naomi Duguid.
• thai • vietnam • vietnamese • laos • cambodia
A review of Hot Sour Salty Sweet, by Jeffrey Alford and Naomi Duguid.
• thai • vietnam • vietnamese • laos • cambodia
Alexander Hamilton: Loose in Southeast Asia, 1689-1723
An introduction to the account of East Asia by the C17th-18th Scottish sea captain alexander Hamilton.
• johor • east india company • siam • phaulkon
An introduction to the account of East Asia by the C17th-18th Scottish sea captain alexander Hamilton.
• johor • east india company • siam • phaulkon
BETTER IN BANGKOK: DAY ONE Part 2 of 4
Bangkok's temples and palaces require careful planning to see.
• bangkok • palaces • wat po • thailand • travel
Bangkok's temples and palaces require careful planning to see.
• bangkok • palaces • wat po • thailand • travel
BETTER IN BANGKOK: DAY THREE: Part 4 of 4
Bangkok ethnic areas, shopping, and eating out.
• bangkok • waparat • southeast asia • thailand
Bangkok ethnic areas, shopping, and eating out.
• bangkok • waparat • southeast asia • thailand
Climate Change in Southeast Asia 1
What will be the impact of climate change on Southeast Asia?
• climate change • southeast asia • mekong • himalayas • glaciers
What will be the impact of climate change on Southeast Asia?
• climate change • southeast asia • mekong • himalayas • glaciers
Climate Change in Southeast Asia 2
What will be the impact on energy production in Southeast Asia of global climate change?
• mekong • global climate change • energy production • hydropower • nam theun dam
What will be the impact on energy production in Southeast Asia of global climate change?
• mekong • global climate change • energy production • hydropower • nam theun dam
Climate Change in Southeast Asia 3
Will the impact of global climate change on Southeast Asia encourage governments to turn to nuclear energy?
• nuclear power • nuclear energy • hydropower • cold war • russia
Will the impact of global climate change on Southeast Asia encourage governments to turn to nuclear energy?
• nuclear power • nuclear energy • hydropower • cold war • russia
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
Migration in Southeast Asia
An introduction to the motivations for and implications of migration in Southeast Asian history.
• migration • tai peoples • khmer rouge • negritos • indigenous peoples
An introduction to the motivations for and implications of migration in Southeast Asian history.
• migration • tai peoples • khmer rouge • negritos • indigenous peoples
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
Proverbs from Southeast Asia
An introduction to some of the proverbs of Southeast Asia.
• proverbs • social control • wisdom
An introduction to some of the proverbs of Southeast Asia.
• proverbs • social control • wisdom
Sweatshops
Sweatshops in Southeast Asia are a serious problem of human rights. What can be done?
• sweatshop • southeast asia • china • vietnam • malaysia
Sweatshops in Southeast Asia are a serious problem of human rights. What can be done?
• sweatshop • southeast asia • china • vietnam • malaysia
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 East India Companies and the Birth of Corporate Capital
A concise economic history of the East India Companies
• india • china • capitalism • corporatism • opium war
A concise economic history of the East India Companies
• india • china • capitalism • corporatism • opium war
The Islamisation of Southeast Asia, Part 1
The first part of a description of the spread of Islam in Southeast Asia and its distinctive features.
• islam • colonisation • religious beliefs • aceh • melaka
The first part of a description of the spread of Islam in Southeast Asia and its distinctive features.
• islam • colonisation • religious beliefs • aceh • melaka
The Islamisation of Southeast Asia, Part 2
The second part of a short series of articles dealing with the Islamisation of Southeast Asia.
• islam • island southeast asia • cannibals • djinnis
The second part of a short series of articles dealing with the Islamisation of Southeast Asia.
• islam • island southeast asia • cannibals • djinnis
The Malay Kingdom of Patani
An introduction to the Malay Kingdom of Patani, now part of Thailand and the subject of bloody insurrection.
• islam in southeast asia • thailand • siam • malayan peninsula
An introduction to the Malay Kingdom of Patani, now part of Thailand and the subject of bloody insurrection.
• islam in southeast asia • thailand • siam • malayan peninsula
The Prisoners' Dilemma
Prisoners often face a difficult choice: cooperate or not? A classic social science theory visits Southeast Asia.
• political prisoners • cambodia • khmer rouge • malaysia • southeast asia
Prisoners often face a difficult choice: cooperate or not? A classic social science theory visits Southeast Asia.
• political prisoners • cambodia • khmer rouge • malaysia • southeast asia
The Tic-Balan, Juanita and the Balete Tree
A discussion of the Philippine folk tale concerning the escape of Juanita from the balete tree in which she had been imprisoned by the fiendish Tic-Balan monster.
• philippines • folklore • christianity in southeast asia • vile tic-balan monster
A discussion of the Philippine folk tale concerning the escape of Juanita from the balete tree in which she had been imprisoned by the fiendish Tic-Balan monster.
• philippines • folklore • christianity in southeast asia • vile tic-balan monster
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
Women's Status in Southeast Asia
An introduction to the status and role of women in Southeast Asia through history.
• khmer empire • women's status • jayavarman • chams • zhou daguan
An introduction to the status and role of women in Southeast Asia through history.
• khmer empire • women's status • jayavarman • chams • zhou daguan
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
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.
• costa cruises • indian ocean cruises • southeast asia cruises • hong kong cruises • arabian gulf cruises
Costa Cruises is introducing a number of 'firsts' in its new 2008 brochure, which sees the cruise line expanding into new waters.
• costa cruises • indian ocean cruises • southeast asia cruises • hong kong cruises • arabian gulf cruises
Creation of the Thai Working Class
How was the Thai working class created and what are the implications of this?
• thai rak thai • class structure in thailand • japanese investment in thailand • feudalism in southeast asia • sakdina system
How was the Thai working class created and what are the implications of this?
• thai rak thai • class structure in thailand • japanese investment in thailand • feudalism in southeast asia • sakdina system
Human Rights for ASEAN
ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) is proposing to create a new transnational human rights organization. Can it really work?
• asean • association of southeast asian nations • human rights in southeast asia • ethnic minorities • brunei
ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) is proposing to create a new transnational human rights organization. Can it really work?
• asean • association of southeast asian nations • human rights in southeast asia • ethnic minorities • brunei
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
Migrant Workers
Why have people moved from one country to another? How have their lives changed as a result?
• asian colonization • rubber industry in southeast asia • rubber plantation in malaya • french colonization of cambodia • vietnamese in cambodia
Why have people moved from one country to another? How have their lives changed as a result?
• asian colonization • rubber industry in southeast asia • rubber plantation in malaya • french colonization of cambodia • vietnamese in cambodia
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
Review - Nail through the Heart
Tackling difficult subject matter with eloquent text and well-paced action, Hallinan takes the reader to the seamier side of Southeast Asia.
• mystery novels set in bangkok • timothy hallinan novels • mystery book reviews • 2007 mystery novels • mystery books set in southeast asia
Tackling difficult subject matter with eloquent text and well-paced action, Hallinan takes the reader to the seamier side of Southeast Asia.
• mystery novels set in bangkok • timothy hallinan novels • mystery book reviews • 2007 mystery novels • mystery books set in southeast asia
Rubber Plantations of Cambodia
How the French empire's use of capitalism continues to blight the lives of Cambodian workers today.
• economic transformation in southeast asia • capitalism in cambodia • french imperialism • mekong buffer state • vietnamese migrant workers
How the French empire's use of capitalism continues to blight the lives of Cambodian workers today.
• economic transformation in southeast asia • capitalism in cambodia • french imperialism • mekong buffer state • vietnamese migrant workers
Teak Root Furniture from Indonesia
A teak root table is a focal point you can build upon.
• indonesia • home decor • southeast asia • furniture • furnishings
A teak root table is a focal point you can build upon.
• indonesia • home decor • southeast asia • furniture • furnishings
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
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
Aman Resorts to Open in Malaysia
Aman Resorts & Air Asia have agreed to open a huge development project in Malaysia (near Singapore) which has attracted a fifth of its initial needed investment already.
• malaysia's minister in charge of huge development • aman resorts • budget hotel linked to air asia • johor state • economic hubs like dubai
Aman Resorts & Air Asia have agreed to open a huge development project in Malaysia (near Singapore) which has attracted a fifth of its initial needed investment already.
• malaysia's minister in charge of huge development • aman resorts • budget hotel linked to air asia • johor state • economic hubs like dubai
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
Costa Cruises in Hong Kong
Costa Cruises will operate nine two-week voyages around southeast Asia this year, combining culture, wildlife, shopping and adventure
• asia cruising • east asia cruising • southeast asia cruising • costa cruises • costa crociere
Costa Cruises will operate nine two-week voyages around southeast Asia this year, combining culture, wildlife, shopping and adventure
• asia cruising • east asia cruising • southeast asia cruising • costa cruises • costa crociere
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
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
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
What is Buddhism?
This article explores the question many wonder about: "What is Buddhism?" This is a complicated question. Please read my thoughts.
• buddhism • buddha • buddhist • lama • monk
This article explores the question many wonder about: "What is Buddhism?" This is a complicated question. Please read my thoughts.
• buddhism • buddha • buddhist • lama • monk
What is Buddhism?
This article explores the question many wonder about: "What is Buddhism?" This is a complicated question. Please read my thoughts.
• buddhism • buddha • buddhist • lama • monk
This article explores the question many wonder about: "What is Buddhism?" This is a complicated question. Please read my thoughts.
• buddhism • buddha • buddhist • lama • monk