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Asian Economic Tigers Becomes Asian Kitten

May 22, 2010 By skg Leave a Comment

This pour in of foreign investments were mainly due to the protection given by the local governments to attract investments, low labor cost, and other local factors. They were combined with technology euphoria at that time, particularly fueled by digital technology. The belief was that every company should leverage on technology which could digitize information, because the demand and future are so unlimited. That was premised under the assumption that every piece of information, movie, news, and any other information can be digitized. So the scramble by world manufacturers to set up plants to be part of the production chain was deemed to be profitable. As Asian countries has the lowest cost of production, companies who wanted to remain competitive would throng here. This sets up the foundation of the linkages of industry in the host countries. The presence of the foreign manufacturers coincide with the export orientation policy advocated by the host governments, as it was believed the foreigners could help to seed and upgrade the local players. Thus, many of the local companies were set up and be part of this production chain. And to further increase the competitiveness, government concessions were given out to the local companies, but with strong collaboration with the more capable foreign partners. Many of these concessions were farmed out to foreign firms, and local players who were blamed to be less capable were simply secondary producers, or merely low cost supporters to the flagship companies. Thus, subsequently created the worry of “technologyless industrialization” which the problem became very obvious and enhanced in the recent world economic downturn. As what investor Warren Buffet said, “when the water tide is receded, those without pants are caught revealed”. Another worry faced by the local manufacturers now are the hedging of the foreign manufacturers. China, since 2003, has become the world magnet in parallel with India, as two most attractive low cost destination to the world economy. The set up of industrial estates in Dalian, Shenzen, Kuantong, Shanghai and others, were crowded with foreign investors, due to the accessibility to the mass market, low cost, and most importantly linkages. However, the instability and trade surplus due to the exchange rate Yuan Vs USD, caused concern; US might constrain trade with China. Low quality control, which caused the recent call backs of toys, pet foods and etc, also make foreigners distanced, or at best reluctant to put all investment in China. Through these reasons, many manufacturers are still remain in other Asian countries, or partly set up their plants in China but still maintain the technology and development or high end chain in South East Asia. The last reason is the main concern to the inventors and the flagship companies as the lack of intellectual property rights in China have caused much preservations. So the question is now will the current trend of manufacturing growth sustainable? This becomes very worrying in the recent development; the slow down of demand from US and developed countries in Europe, the emergence of other competitive countries such as Russia, Brazil, Vietnam, and Cambodia. As these countries could offer low cost production, high quality labor, agglomeration benefits (the presence of big players such as Intel, Motorola and Samsung in these countries), the challenge faced by the Asian Tigers (or Kittens, as the robustness of growth is not that magnificent compare to decades ago) are tremendous.

What is worth checking out in Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Philippines, and Malaysia?

I am visiting these countries for 2 and a half months and am kinda of lost on what is worth checking out. I am on a limited budget and schedule and thinking maybe someone out there may have the must see list to these places. I know for certain I want to go to see Angkor Wat in Cambodia and the floating markets in Thailand. Otherwise I am at a loss on what to do. Suggestions or dream destinations welcome!

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I am no traveller yet, but if I were to travel, I’d go sight seeing those countries’ major tourist destinations.

Btw, if you push through with Angkor Wat, my mom said it would be a 6 hour drive from the capital and since she had limited time, she was not able to go there. just giving you a heads up.

Yeah, floating markets in Thailand would be soo cool. You can also check out the markets at Bangkok, and the beach of Phuket. Visit also the Ancient Temples in Ayutthaya, where you get to cruise around.

Vietnam has a lot of wonderful beaches since it’s a coastal country. But I have really no knowledge yet of the area (sorry!)

In Malaysia, check out the Petronas Towers and have a snapshot of the mighty twins of KL, and I think a train ride could get you right away to Singapore. If you have time to squeeze, you can go to Singapore’s Mega Zip (looked super fun to me)

If you are heading to Manila, PH, you may wanna check out “Old Manila” through http://celdrantours.blogspot.com where a comical tour guide will walk you through Manila for only around $20-$30 per head. He’s really good! Dream destination to date would be Camaroan Islands, Palawan, etc.

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Asian Furniture Development History

May 6, 2010 By skg Leave a Comment

Asian Furniture Development History

Since the intricate craftsmanship, quality and value of this furniture was discovered by travellers, colonialists and historians, these are the exact same qualities which still keeps it in such high demand in the market all around the world and the Asian furniture market has been growing rapidly since the 1990’s and production is mainly fuelled by export demands. The variety and abundance of available raw materials, the existence of companies specialising in furniture export and a strong force of skilled workers using the latest in manufacturing equipment are all factors which contribute to the global demand for Asian furniture, which is also commonly known as Oriental furniture.

Asia is the largest continent with very unique, cultural countries. Each country has it’s own diverse and deep-rooted traditions which reflect on their furniture and homes. It’s very difficult to categorize Oriental furniture as there are several variations which are all exquisite in their own way. However, people more often than not think of Chinese and Japanese furniture when refering to Asian furniture. The British rule of India and Burma also introduced furniture and decoration from these regions to the rest of the world and made them highly popular, while bringing about the design of colonial furniture made for the British. The Oriental influence on Europe during the 1800’s came mostly from these countries. While Japan and China have always been influential in representing Asian design, especially the influence of China’s dynasties on many other Asian countries, they had a more profound affect on western taste during the early 1900’s and especially after World War One. More frequent travel over the last 200 years also enabled people to visit the huge continent of Asia and bring back authentic oriental furniture. Now, Asian countries such as Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand to name but a few have grown in popularity and renown regarding their own particular traditional forms of furniture.

Japanese furniture often uses solid wood such as elm, gingko and kiri wood. The use of uncarved wood and bamboo and the use of heavy lacquers are popular Chinese styles who are well-known for being gifted artisans and Chinese pieces are extremely decorative. Chinese and Japanese styles are characterized with bamboo with some Asian characters or symbols on it. Southeast Asian furniture is usually dark brown in color with a lot of Hindu-influenced carving. Koreans are quite religious and this reflects on their furniture craftsmanship by using a variety of auspicious signs and symbols. Taiwanese furniture is distinctive for its widespread use of black-ink decoration. Philippine furniture is made from bamboo, rattan or exquisitely carved wood. Other items include snake or crocodile skin leather products, antiques and shell products. All handcrafted Asian furniture products pay attention to detail and display high artistic quality while bamboo and wood features heavily on all Asian styles.

Unique Asian furniture has done much to contribute to the markets of Asia and there are seven major producers which stand out; Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Korea and Taiwan. The combined production of these countries reached USD $1,828 million in the year 2000. Among these the leading producers are Korea and Taiwan, however, other Asian countries are on the rise and the Malaysian furniture industry has been on a steady surge upwards since 1999 with the USA accounting for almost 34 percent of the furniture imports from Malaysia in 2005. Europe, Scandinavia and Australia are have also bought considerably into the Asian furniture market over the past two decades.

In terms of what the future of Asian furniture exports is expected to look like, Asia in general has experienced an incredible demand for its manufactured goods from some of the world’s largest markets, particularly the United States, and this trend is presumed to continue for many years to come providing the quality standards and requirements continue to be met.

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Where is the best place to travel in Asia?

I’ve always wanted to visit some countries in Asia but I don;t know which place would be the best… I’d like to visit a truly Asia country, mix with modern and old…

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You might want to visit the Philippines. It has a diverse culture being a former Spanish, American and Japanese colony. It was also briefly occupied by the British. The majority of the people are Christians which is rare in the region. There are also muslims and other religions in the country. There are a number of natural tourist destinations you can visit in the Philippines, the most famous would be the beaches of Boracay island with its powdery and white sand. There are a lot more beaches here but Boracay is the most developed having 5 star hotel-resorts such as Shangri-La. Palawan is also a must see especially the Puerto Princesa Underground River which is one of the nominees is the new 7 wonders of nature. If you want a marine experience, the Philippines is a must being dubbed as having the most biodiversed marine life. You can visit Tubbataha reef, an amazing experience! If you want shopping, there is Manila, the capital. It boasts of three of the world’s largest malls namely SM Megamall, SM North EDSA, and SM Mall of Asia. There are more malls to see from high end to low end. Prices are cheap especially in night markets in Divisoria still in Manila. You can get most out of your money in the country having a very low cost of living. You can even have a full meal with less than a dollar. (The conversion is US$1 = Php47.) Every citizen of the Philippines also SPEAKS ENGLISH even the poorest ones so there is no trouble in communicating.

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Asian Holiday Money Guide

May 3, 2010 By skg Leave a Comment

Holiday in Asia, probably your flights are booked, guide books bought, and even the packing has started, you are almost ready for that well deserved few weeks, or even months holiday in Asia.

Staying at a one of those gorgeous Bali villas, or a beach side hut in Koh Samui, or even diving in Cebu?

What is probably outstanding is your Travel Money Strategy. No, I don’t mean how much money you expect to spend in Singapore versus Bangkok, but how are you going to have access to the right amount of money, in the right currency, at the right time and place. Of course, without having to carry it all on your person!

Here are some insider tips to money matters for those who will travel in Asia, beyond the metropolises like Singapore and Hong Kong.

Travelers Cheques

Whilst these are the regular staple for travels to Europe, in Asia, they are somewhat less convenient. As a rule of thumb, they are not as widely accepted in Asia (outside of larger cities), as they would be elsewhere in the world.

If you are taking any travelers cheques with you, plan to change these at bigger cities like Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok.

Of course, the rate you will get for changing travelers cheques will be less than hard cash.

Also, once you are off the beaten track, expect people to look at you as if your are offering them Monopoly Money, when you put your travelers cheques forward.

ATMs/Cash Machines

These are increasingly available across Asia, and now a days have penetrated well beyond the big cities, into second/third tier cities, as well as most of the main Asian holiday resort destinations, such as the Bali Island, Phuket, and Langkawi.

Whilst in bigger cities, you will spot ATMs with ease, at many other destinations you will have to actually go looking for them. In Bali, for example, many cash machines are located at Circle K outlets (convenience store chain), or petrol/gas stations. In other more remote places, you will need to try your luck at the local mini-market and even the chemists!

However, ATMs are by far one of the most convenient ways of accessing cash easily in Asia, without having to carry huge amounts in person.

However, again, similar to travelers cheques, you will have to pay for the convenience/service in an incremental way. Banks and credit card companies will make money from you in two ways.

Firstly, because you are withdrawing at a foreign currency, there are exchange rates involved. For ATM withdrawals you will almost certainly end up getting a poorer exchange rate than if you were changing cash.

The second area of payment, is in the form of foreign currency withdrawal charge that will be imposed on your transaction. Given that this charge is often a flat fee, you are better off making fewer withdrawals of bigger amounts of money, than many withdrawals, each of which resulting in a separate charge.

Money Belts

There is no two ways about it, keeping your cash and valuables in a money belt is a safer way than carrying a big wallet, or a handbag which may be snatched with ease.

However, keep in mind that, unless you are traveling to Beijing or Seoul in the winter, your Asian travels will inevitably take you to hot tropical destinations.

As those who have had to carry money belts in the tropics will attest, they can very quickly become very uncomfortable (and wet!). Also, when at more humid environments, a money belt easily becomes very visible when perspiration sticks your clothing onto your body, or you remove your top for a swim. All of a sudden, what once was a discrete security measure becomes a bill-board advertising that you are carrying valuables on you, in the process pinpointing the location too!

So, as they say, horses-for-courses. You will need to decide on the best method of carrying your valuables depending on the environment. Or even better, if you feel like you are in a high risk situation, it is probably best to leave most of your valuables under the protection of a reputable hotel safety box.

Money Exchange

As a general rule of thumb, you will get a better exchange rate for your money at your Asian destination, than back home, regardless of where you change your money. Of course with the exception of larger international hotels, where the exchange rates on offer match the nightly room rates! So, it is well worth doing your homework before your leave home, and check the prevailing exchange rates for your currency, at some of the bigger banks’ internet sites for your destination(s).

Once you are in Asia, the best and safest way of changing money is to visit one of the local banks. It is worth noting that, in Asia banking office hours will vary substantially from country to country. For example, in Bali, most banks will open at around 9 am, where as in Singapore, some bank branches will not open their doors till 11 am. If your need is time sensitive, it will pay to plan ahead the day before. The good news is, most banks in Asia will accept many different currencies, and often offer fair rates, and provide official receipts. (Of course, some currencies such as the US Dollar, the Euro, and the Japanese Yen, are more readily accepted by more banks than currencies from some other countries.)

If however, you wanted to squeeze a little more from your money, or you have no other choice, you may be tempted to use an Exchange Services/Kiosks, found throughout Asia. Typically, these should offer slightly better rates than banks.

If you are going to use this option, here are a few tips and tricks.

You will probably get a fair rate, and be treated fairly in cities like Singapore, where local laws and enforcement will help protect you.

However, in some other cities/resorts you do need to take care, and be on the guard.

In many countries, most of these exchange kiosks are no more authorised than the handwritten (or nowadays printed) authorization sign they carry!

Some are blatantly unscrupulous, and will successfully short change even the most worldly-wise of travelers.

If you decide to use an exchange kiosk, here are some best practice tips:

Never change money on your own – don’t be alarmed, in most places there is usually no risk involved to the individual, but you are better off with 2-3 pairs of eyes than just your own

Change small amounts at a time – reduces your exposure and their greed!

Agree on the rate, and the amount you are going to change before taking out your money – unless of course you want to see your real $100 bill change into a recently printed fake in front of your very eyes!

Count the money given to you, and then when you are finished – hand it over to your partner to count again. (You should never count at the same time together, as you need that 2nd pair of eyes to observe the transaction

If at any point you are in doubt – just smile and walk-away

In a Nut Shell

1 – Make a Travel Money Strategy before you leave home

2 – Ensure that you have sufficient funds/credit on your cards

3 – Do take some travelers cheques with you, just in case

4 – Take some cash with you, even if a small amount

5 – Decide where and how you want to use you money belt

6 – Do use reputable hotel safes

7 – When exchanging money, try to stick to official banks

8 – If changing money elsewhere, try to make sure there is more than just you overseeing the transaction

9 – Make sure you never loose sight of your money at exchange kiosks

10 – If you feel uncomfortable during a transaction, just smile and walk away

As they say, prevention is better than the cure. If you decide to use these tips, please also observe your environment, and apply common sense. Just don’t forget, in many of the Asian destinations you will be traveling to, what you pay for a hamburger or a Skinny-Late is probably almost equal to someone’s local wage. Always carry the minimum amount of money with you, and apply caution when at remote parts of the developing world.

Having said all this. Asia has been my second home for more than 20 years now, and I have taken many holidays in Asia. May be I have been lucky, but in these 20 years I have had the most wonderful time of my life, and never really been cheated changing money. Well, almost never, there was that time when I was a backpacker when…

Enjoy your Asian holiday.

Many happy returns…

Joanna M Lawson is an independent travel writer based in SE Asia. Ms Lawsons’ articles about Bali Villas and Bali Rental Villas can be found at, Bali Villas Tips. To reuse this article you are required to link to the site above.

I have a criminal record want to travel to europe/asia?

i was convicted of theft stole a sum of money from my previous employer went to court. ( yes i know i am remorseful) got 240 hrs community service and a fine and a good behaviour bond. can i still travel? to europe and asia?

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if your probation doesnt consist of leaving the state or country. or after your fines/courts/community service is done with then you can.

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International Travel Tips For Visiting Asian Night Markets

April 30, 2010 By skg Leave a Comment
A trip to any Asian destination is not complete without a visit to its many night markets. Food stalls of local cuisine and delicacies are sure to be aplenty.

A sprinkling of mats full of local handicrafts and products can be all over the market place and there’s also a remarkable profusion of luxury good rip-offs as well. I don\’t personally promote the latter, but if it’s your thing you are sure to find a great bargain.

Night markets in Asia are a melting-pot of culture, cuisine, fashion and handicraft. If you want to be in the middle of it all when visiting an Asian city, head to the nearest night market and get pleasantly lost in the ordered chaos of commerce, culture and art.

Temple Street Night Market, Hong Kong

Located in the Yau Ma Tei area in Kowloon, Temple Street is the busiest and most visited of all open-air night markets in Hong Kong. Tourists and locals alike flock to this night market from dusk until the wee hours of the morning. Cheap ready-to-wear items for all ages as well as toys, watches, electronic gizmos and nick knacks of all kinds are all available for sale within the market’s vicinity.

You can even buy a glimpse of your future from the many fortune tellers – that is, if you trust their clairvoyance enough to pay good money for it. You are bound to find a number of opera singers in your exploration of the night market and be treated to the delightful sound of traditional Chinese folk songs.

Huaxi Night Market, Taipei

Located between Xiyuan and Huan roads near Longshan Temple, Huaxi is one of the smaller markets that comprise the vast network of markets of Guangzhou, Wuzhou and Xichang streets. Previously famous as a red light district, Huaxi St. reinvented itself to promote legitimate commercial activities after the local government of Taipei prohibited prostitution.

Now, a tourist favorite, this night market is sought for its exotic cuisine offerings such as snake-based dishes and fresh water turtle fare. It also offers tourists a more picturesque and historical alternative to other Taipei night markets.

Suan Lum Night Bazaar, Bangkok

Located in Pathum Wan District opposite Lumphini Park, Suan Lum is a haven for budget-shopping enthusiasts who do not want to brave the sweaty crowd of a typical night market. Suan Lum is housed in a complex of covered walkways with a Khmer-inspired facade.

Merchandise of all kinds, like shoes, clothes, jewelry, kitchenware, beachwear and tapestries among a plethora of many others, are readily available here. A mere stone’s throw away from the shopping area is a big open-air beer garden with a decent selection of Thai restaurants and other bistros specializing in various cuisines such as Italian, German and Japanese.

Visitors to Suan Lum can also enjoy a rare pampering of fishes exfoliating their feet in the various fish spas or a luxurious massage in the many massage parlors located in the area. Those who want a quick look at the Indian epic of Ramayana, also known as Ramakien in Thai, should find time to watch the performance at Joe Louis Puppet Theatre nearby.

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Where can I travel in Asia for the lowest cost?

I want to travel overseas to Asia (someplace warm) and I want my money to go very far – I also eat mostly raw fruit and vegetables and would like to have easy access to them?

So where can I fly for cheapest and how do I get flight costs down?

Where can I stay for cheap but still feel safe?

How far will my money get me and how much can I expect to spend?

Thank you in advance for your time!
Peace.

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Destination: Indonesia would do. It’s a big country with fabulous sights worthy of a visit. If you want to save money, don’t stay in Jakarta or Bali. These are places where you can have a great holiday on a budget:
-Lombok (island east of Bali that’s more tranquil and just as beautiful. ask around for guided tours to historical temples and ruins of ancient kingdoms, watch traditional “sendratari”’s [dance drama musical] and eat local food)
-Tana Toraja (a tribe in Southern Sulawesi with very unique mystical culture… search on internet to find out more). Not very far from the Toraja area live another tribe called the Bugis, a tribe historically famous for being far-travelling pirates. Apparently the English word “bogeyman” was derived from the name of this tribe.
-Ambon (Moluccan Islands, historically aka spice islands… Ambon has the most beautiful crystal-clear sea and is a popular destination for scuba divers)
-Yogyakarta (South-central Java, a province in the form of a kingdom. Visit the Sultan’s palace and museums that talk about the royal family’s history. Hike up to Borobudur and Prambanan, one of the world’s biggest Buddhist and Hindu temples. Catching a live Sendratari Ramayana at the open air Prambanan theater is a must. Eat street food: must try gudeg. Ride “becak” [pedicab] or “andong” [horse carriage] down the streets of Malioboro and bargain with souvenir peddlers there)
-Padang/Minang (province in Western Sumatera famous for being adherent Muslims but having a female-dominated culture–their surnames are maternal! must see their beautiful architecture, watch their dynamic traditional dances, and try the famous Padang cuisine)

Stay: In Lombok you may be able to get away with a local “melati” hotel (non-star) but in other places I recommend sticking to a budget world-known chain such as Quality Inn or Ibis.

Safety: Wear an old baseball cap, sunglasses, and light long-sleeved shirts so people don’t immediately notice that you are a foreigner. Wear flip-flops and clothes that aren’t expensive, avoid wearing jewellery and carrying thick wallets with money popping out of them. Don’t answer your mobile phone when you’re caught in a traffic jam or walking in the street–set it on silent and pretend you don’t have it. I always abide by these rules in Indonesia and I’ve never had a problem.

Cheap flights: try Gulf Air, China Air, or Garuda Indonesia. Once you get to Indonesia there will be many cheap regional flights like Lion Air–you can travel Jakarta-Yogyakarta (1 hr flight) for about the equivalent of $25-30 retour. Check www.wikipedia.org for a complete list of regional Indonesian airlines.

Budget: hotel not included, set Rp150.000-Rp200.000 per day (Indonesian Rupiah, IDR) Approximately Rp10.000 (ten thousand) to US$1. Check http://www.xe.com for current exchange rates.

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Asian cuisines and asian recipes

April 29, 2010 By skg Leave a Comment

Asian recipes

Asian recipes can generally be classified in to several categories on the basis of the regional styles of cooking & the people & culture of those regions. A number of the main categories of Asian food are East Asian, Southeast Asian, South Asian, Central Asian & Middle Eastern. In common usage however, Asian food (also referred to as Asian cuisine) primarily includes South & Southeast Asian cuisine. The main countries that constitute this region are India, China, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Burma etc.

Chinese food is generally considered to be East Asian food, even though China stretches from across mid-Asia to the Far East. Rice is the most important staple through most of China. In some regions however, noodles are preferred to rice. Most foods are prepared by mincing or cooking, & are cooked in a wok, using  miniscule oil. Traditionally, there’s three main regional cuisines in China: Anhui, Cantonese, Fujian, Hunan, Jiangsu, Shandong, Sichuan & Zhejiang. The one distinct regional cuisines however, are Shanghainese – characterized by hot & spicy chilly pepper flavoring, Cantonese – associated with flavorful meat & vegetable combinations, & Mandarin – associated with steamed noodle & bread dumplings.

Deep frying

Most people really enjoy Deep fried turkey, chicken and fish especially when cooked outdoors. So what are the secrets to great tasting non-greasy deep fried food outdoors?

In reality there are no secrets, deep-frying is fast and easy and the results are great so long as you follow some simple tips and providing you have the right equipment.

For great equipment we recommend the exceptional quality Bayou Classic range of turkey deep fryers and fish fryer kits that come in aluminum and stainless steel. You’re best off with one of the kits as they provide all you need for great deep frying, including: a rack to hold the bird, hooks for lifting the bird in and out, the all important deep frying thermometer and injectors for injecting your favorite, wonderful flavored marinades; and when you’re not using them for deep frying they can be equally easily used for steaming and boiling.

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superstitious beliefs, customs, traditions and culture of vietnam?

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(to the girl above me)

Rightfully so! Thats because white men will molest anything small!! Duh!

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Asian Women Dating Black Men Online

April 28, 2010 By skg Leave a Comment

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What are symbolic of the Vietnamese culture?

I’m about to get my first tattoo. I was thinking of getting something to do with my heritage. I’m Vietnamese, so I was wondering what would be symbolic to Vietnam and the culture. Some ideas i had were dragons & phoenix’s. I was wondering if Kaun Ti (the war god) is part of Vietnamese culture. Also what are the characteristics of the Vietnamese dragon, I read somewhere they have less claws and heads are smaller or some sort like that.

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Tatts are dumb; if you plan on getting old they sag and look even more childish.
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Pearl Jewellery An Asian Review

April 28, 2010 By skg Leave a Comment

You might have been through the stories of old kingdom, the kings and queens, raja maharaja in Asian countries like India. In ancient ages, India was not partitioned to all the countries like Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan etc. Together they were the parts of Indian kingdom. India was the biggest empire of whole Asia till the British invasion. And the use of pear Jewellery was there in India as a tradition among the kings, queens and other important ministers as a daily casual or formal wearing. We can better say that the business of pearl jewellery is there in India since a very long time ago. The tradition of pearl jewellery in India and other contemporary kingdoms and nations dates back to the BCs, not ADs. Even in China the pearl jewellery business started a long time back during the Han Dynasty who ruled from 206 BC to 220 AD. Almost for the thousands of years, pearls were collected by deep sea divers from the Indian Ocean, in areas such as the Persian Gulf, the Red Sea and in the Gulf of Mannar between Sri Lanka and India. So, the business of pearl jewellery in Asia was mostly concentrated in the Indian and Chinese part of this territory. Other Asian countries like Myanmar, Philippine, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam etc. also came into the business of pearl and pearl jewellery later on.

Earlier pearl jewellery was a symbol of a royal and lavish lifestyle. It was so, because the only mean of pearl production available was to search manually for pearls into deep sea beds. But with the introduction of cultured pearl the tradition of pearl jewellery has changed. Now, it is within the reach of common. And the availability of imitated pearl jewellery is another factor adding to this change. Earlier pearl was the most precious thing and keeping pearl or pearl jewellery by common people or citizens was almost a crime in most of the Asian dynasties. It was a subject of royal possession. But gradually, with the arrival of modern techniques in sea diving and pearl hunting the availability of pearl has increased. Apart from that artificial ways of producing pearls were also introduces and all these ultimately led to the reduction of costs of pearl acquisition. Along with this, the pearl and pearl jewellery business across the globe also has rose to an unexpected level. The number of online stores you get when you do a Google is the most powerful evidence.

In Asian countries China has topped the position among the pearl cultivating counterparts. Most of the freshwater pearls and pearl jewelleries sold all over the world come from China. Chinese akoya pearl is one of the very famous pearl in the pearl market. Japan also produces a good number of akoya pearls. Worldwide most of jewellery designers opt for the Japanese akoya pearl only in their akoya pearl jewellery collections. Asia also holds the title for the largest pearl known. It was found in Philippines in the year 1934. It is a naturally formed calcareous formation from a giant clam. And it is a white pearl.

Now a day Chinese and Indian pearl and pearl jewellery markets are focusing on imitation pearls. These are the cheapest available look alike of pearls. Though in recent years the per capita income and overall economic growth of these two Asian countries has grown robustly yet instead of natural and freshwater pearls the imitation pearl is gripping deeper into the pearl and the pearl jewellery markets of these two Asian giants with world’s largest populations.

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Who knows about Vietnam culture?

I have a very good friend who grew up in Vietnam, What I want to know is what things would she like that are unique to that country. We are fast approaching Christmas, what do they do there for Christmas, what are the kinds of things they give as gifts, what do they eat on special occasions, should I send her mother something, if so what, do they like flowers, if so what kinds, What are their favorite foods, deserts, etc, I really want to know what things would let her know that I understand, care, and have taken the time to get to know her and her home? Any help with this would be super helpful, thank you all for your help!

Answer
You sound like a stalker. If she wants to get to know you, she will. Until then, leave the poor girl alone.

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6th Asian Film Festival Pune

April 26, 2010 By skg Leave a Comment

6th Asian Film Festival will be commencing from Thursday, 16th October to Thursday 23rd October, 2008 at City Pride, Kothrud.  The Spectrum Asia, inculdes exlusive 50 films from, China, Japan, Israel, iran, Taiwan, Srilanka, Thailand, Egypt, Bhutan, Mangolia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Lebanon. It will include latest films made during, 2006-2008.

Indian films made during the last two years presenting a mix of regional languages will also be screened.  Speacial package of best films from SARK countries is the special attraction of this year.  Asian Cinema,  was put on the world cinema map by master directors in Asia.  The section will feature , those classic films from various countries.

Retro of world known Directors’ films will be the attrraction of the festival. In this section, for Marathi cinema, 7 best films of last year and some new releases will be screened. 

Zenith Asia award, which has been instituted from the last three years, Hon. Aparna Sen, Iranian director Hon Mazid Majidi and Hon Yas Chopra were recipient of the award.

Many asian films do not get screened in India. Focus section would be devoted to such Asian Countries. 

6th Asian Film Festival will be commencing from Thursday, 16th October to Thursday 23rd October, 2008 at City Pride, Kothrud.  The Spectrum Asia, inculdes exlusive 50 films from, China, Japan, Israel, iran, Taiwan, Srilanka, Thailand, Egypt, Bhutan, Mangolia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Lebanon. It will include latest films made during, 2006-2008.

Indian films made during the last two years presenting a mix of regional languages will also be screened.  Speacial package of best films from SARK countries is the special attraction of this year.  Asian Cinema,  was put on the world cinema map by master directors in Asia.  The section will feature , those classic films from various countries.

Retro of world known Directors’ films will be the attrraction of the festival. In this section, for Marathi cinema, 7 best films of last year and some new releases will be screened. 

Zenith Asia award, which has been instituted from the last three years, Hon. Aparna Sen, Iranian director Hon Mazid Majidi and Hon Yas Chopra were recipient of the award.

Many asian films do not get screened in India. Focus section would be devoted to such Asian Countries. 

 

 

Started as a free lance writer earlier for Maharashtra Herald Newspaper, then with the Pune-Mid-Day. Have also contributed for articles on websites

How did the Vietnam War end and what were the consequences?

Ok i think when i mean ‘end’ i mean when did the US officially get out of there and resign or whatever. I know 1 consequence was that Vietnam fell to Communism, but i would like more information

Answer
It ended with this policy called Vietnamization, meaning the US planned to leave after handing over control to the South Vietnamese.It was a way to leave gradually and keep face to the rest of the world b/c the US didn’t really want to admit they lost.

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Marketsmonitor Releases Report on Asian Convenience Store Market Forecast to 2010

April 23, 2010 By skg Leave a Comment

The convenience store industry in Asia has shown tremendous growth over the past few years, making the region No. 1 in convenience store development across the world. The rapid economic development, along with the booming retail industry, has been propelling the growth of convenience store industry across the Asian continent. Moreover, the increasing share of modern retail outlets and emerging trends in organized retailing are anticipated to drive the growth of convenience stores in Asia in near future, says “Asian Convenience Store Market Forecast to 2010”, a research report by RNCOS.

The report provides extensive research on the growing convenience store market in Asia and highlights various technologies that are rapidly making their way into the Asian convenience stores. It provides insight into the convenience store industry across various countries in Asia and brief overview of the consumer behavior in those countries. The report helps the clients to analyze the trends in convenience store retailing across Asia and identify the key emerging markets in the region. Future growth areas and roadblocks evaluated in the research report will help the clients to align their business strategies as per the changing market dynamics in the region.

For the purpose of this research report, Asia includes: Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, China, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Japan and Indonesia.

Key Findings:

- Share of modern retail sales in Asia increased to 52% in 2007 from 41% in 2001.
- Modern retail trade in Asia is expected to account for 54% of the total retail industry by 2010.
- Total retail sales in Asia is projected to reach around US$ 5.3 Trillion by 2013, with more than 80% of retail sales concentrated in three countries namely Japan, China and India.
- North Asia accounts for close to 90% of the Asian convenience store industry.
- Convenience store density is highest in Japan and Taiwan, with more than 300 stores per million people.
- In future, Indonesia, Vietnam and India are expected to be the potential convenience store markets.

Key Issues & Facts Analyzed

- Different retail formats (traditional and modern) in Asia.
- Market size of the Asian convenience store industry.
- Country-wise analysis of the convenience store industry.
- Factors responsible for the growth of convenience store industry in Asia.
- Study of consumer behavior in different Asian countries.

Key Players

This section covers the key facts about the major players currently operating in the Asian convenience store industry, such as 7-Eleven Inc, Tesco PLC, Taiwan FamilyMart Co. Ltd. and Lawson Inc.

For more detail visit :- http://www.marketsmonitor.com/Report/IM010.htm

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What is the best website to buy cheap international tickets to Vietnam?

Or just a website to buy cheap international tickets would suffice as well. I’m looking to travel to Vietnam over winter break but I can’t seem to find anything less than $2000. I’m willing to spend at the most $1700 for a ticket. Please help if you know of any good deals!

Answer
I would try kayak.com first.

There’s also a website which sells massive discounted international flights, but you have to hit them “just right”: www.gatewaylax.com

Good luck!

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Bharatbook.com Brief Overview of Asian Convenience Store Market

April 23, 2010 By skg Leave a Comment

 

Asian Convenience Store Market Forecast to 2010 Report ( http://www.bharatbook.com/Market-Research-Reports/Asian-Convenience-Store-Market-Forecast.html ) provides future growth and emerging technology of Asian Convenience Store Market.
 

The convenience store industry in Asia has shown tremendous growth over the past few years, making the region No. 1 in convenience store development across the world. The rapid economic development, along with the booming retail industry, has been propelling the growth of convenience store industry across the Asian continent. Moreover, the increasing share of modern retail outlets and emerging trends in organized retailing are anticipated to drive the growth of convenience stores in Asia in near future, says “Asian Convenience Store Market Forecast to 2010”, a research report.

The report provides extensive research on the growing convenience store market in Asia and highlights various technologies that are rapidly making their way into the Asian convenience stores. It provides insight into the convenience store industry across various countries in Asia and brief overview of the consumer behavior in those countries. The report helps the clients to analyze the trends in convenience store retailing across Asia and identify the key emerging markets in the region. Future growth areas and roadblocks evaluated in the research report will help the clients to align their business strategies as per the changing market dynamics in the region.

For the purpose of this research report, Asia includes: Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, China, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Japan and Indonesia.

Key Findings:

* Share of modern retail sales in Asia increased to 52% in 2007 from 41% in 2001.
* Modern retail trade in Asia is expected to account for 54% of the total retail industry by 2010.
* Total retail sales in Asia is projected to reach around US$ 5.3 Trillion by 2013, with more than 80% of retail sales concentrated in three countries namely Japan, China and India.
* North Asia accounts for close to 90% of the Asian convenience store industry.
* Convenience store density is highest in Japan and Taiwan, with more than 300 stores per million people.
* In future, Indonesia, Vietnam and India are expected to be the potential convenience store markets.

Key Issues & Facts Analyzed

* Different retail formats (traditional and modern) in Asia.
* Market size of the Asian convenience store industry.
* Country-wise analysis of the convenience store industry.
* Factors responsible for the growth of convenience store industry in Asia.
* Study of consumer behavior in different Asian countries.

Key Players

This section covers the key facts about the major players currently operating in the Asian convenience store industry, such as 7-Eleven Inc, Tesco PLC, Taiwan FamilyMart Co. Ltd. and Lawson Inc.
 

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How was vietnam a strategic military point in the fight against cold war communism?

The truely main interest for entering vietnam was to gain a military strongpoint against communism. How was it a strongpoint?

Answer
It was just to support South Vietnam who did not want communism. And which would then spread to other surrounding countries.

Democratic nationwide elections mandated by the Geneva Conference of 1954 having been thwarted by Ngo Dinh Diem, the communist nationalist National Liberation Front began a guerrilla campaign in the late 1950s, assisted by the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, to overthrow Diem’s government, which the NLF’s official statement described as a “disguised colonial regime”[9].

In 1963, Buddhist discontent with Diem’s pro-Catholic discrimination erupted following the banning of the Buddhist flag and the Hue Vesak shootings. This resulted in a series of mass demonstrations known as the Buddhist crisis. With Diem unwilling to bend, his brother orchestrated the Xa Loi Pagoda raids. As a result, the US’ relationship with Diem broke down and resulted in coup that saw Diem killed.

Diem was followed by a series of military regimes that often lasted only months before being toppled by another. With this instability, the communists began to gain ground.

To support South Vietnam’s struggle against the communist insurgency, the US began increasing its contribution of military advisers. US forces became embroiled in combat operations in 1965 and at their peak they numbered more than 500,000.[10] North Vietnamese forces attacked most major targets in southern Vietnam during the 1968 Tet Offensive.[11] Communist forces supplying the NLF carried supplies along the Truong Son Road, which passed through Laos and Cambodia. The US president authorized Operation Menu, a SAC bombing campaign in Laos and Cambodia, which he kept secret from the US Congress.[12] [13]

Its own casualties mounting, and facing opposition to the war at home and condemnation abroad, the U.S. began transferring combat roles to the South Vietnamese military according to the Nixon Doctrine; the process was subsequently called Vietnamization. The effort had mixed results. The Paris Peace Accords of January 27, 1973, formally recognized the sovereignty of Vietnam “as recognized by the 1954 Geneva Agreements”. Under the terms of the accords all American combat troops were withdrawn by March 29, 1973. Limited fighting continued, but all major fighting ended until the North once again sent troops to the South during the Spring of 1975, culminating in the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975. South Vietnam briefly became the Republic of South Vietnam, under military occupation by North Vietnam, before being officially integrated with the North under communist rule as the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on July 2, 1976.

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