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Does Vietnam recognize Taiwan?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Taiwan–Vietnam relations are conducted on an unofficial level, as Hanoi adheres to a one-China policy and officially recognises the People’s Republic of China only.Taiwan has been the fourth largest source of foreign direct investment in Vietnam since 2006. Is Taiwan close to Vietnam? Distance from Vietnam to Taiwan is 1,708 kilometers. The air travel (bird […]

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How much does it cost to study in Japan for international students?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Even at private universities, tuition fees in Japan are usually around US$12,000-18,000 per year – much lower than the international fees typically charged in countries such as the US and UK. Is Japan cheap for international students? How cheap is studying in Japan? In Japan, it is well known for its higher costs of studying […]

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Is Japan an ancient civilization?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

From around the middle of the 11th century B.C.E. to 300 B.C.E., Japan was populated by a Neolithic civilization called the Jômon (rope pattern) culture.But it wasn’t until the Yayoi period (300 B.C.E. to 250 C.E.) that Japan became a rice-loving culture. How old is Japan civilization? Important Japanese historical sites. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. The […]

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Why do they speak English in Sri Lanka?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The British colonial presence in South Asia led to the introduction of English to Sri Lanka. Since 1681, some words have been borrowed from Sinhala and Tamil by English. In 1948, Sri Lanka gained independence from the United Kingdom, and English was no longer the only official language. Is English widely spoken in Sri Lanka? […]

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What does US buy from Russia?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

United States Imports from Russia Value Year Mineral fuels, oils, distillation products $9.46B 2020 Pearls, precious stones, metals, coins $2.58B 2020 Iron and steel $940.12M 2020 Fish, crustaceans, molluscs, aquatics invertebrates $902.13M 2020 What products does America get from Russia? America’s top import from Russia is petroleum products like crude oil, gasoline, ethanol and biodiesel. […]

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Who occupied Shanghai?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

the Japanese. Back in Shanghai, the Japanese occupied the Chinese area of the city, which had a population of about 1.5 million, but the French concession and the International Settlement, with their 1.5 million residents among whom 35,000 foreigners, remained relatively independent. Who colonized Shanghai? BritishThe British occupied Shanghai during the First Opium War and […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: China, Shanghai

Is it free to give birth in Japan?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

In Japan there is a system that pays mothers-to-be 420,000 yen (*) per baby under the Lump-Sum Allowance for Childbirth. The Lump-Sum Allowance for Childbirth can be collected regardless of nationality if you’re enrolled in health insurance. How much does it cost to have a child in Japan? The cost of raising a child in […]

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How do you offend someone in Russian?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

17 Hilarious Russian Swear Words That Will Have You Laughing How do you swear someone out in Russia? Generally, adding “suka, blyad” to the end of each sentence is a good way to master swearing in Russian. Remember Russian swearwords sound very strong and have a powerful enchanting effect. What does TIPA mean in Russian? […]

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Can you buy Singapore citizenship?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Foreign applicants are granted the right to receive Singapore citizenship after living in the country for 2 years with the resident status. Under the Global Investor Programme (GIP), applicants may acquire permanent resident status in accelerated terms through investment in country’s economy. How much does Singapore citizenship cost? For Processing / Upfront Fees Successful Applicants […]

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Is Tokyo built on water?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

More than 100 rivers and canals flow beneath Tokyo, but from the ground it’s hard to notice them.Beneath all the concrete and neon, Tokyo is a city built on water. It is the reason the Japanese capital’s 37 million citizens are here at all. What is Tokyo built on? Tokyo’s population exceeded one million in […]

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What language do the Balinese speak?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Indonesian. Balinese is a Malayo-Polynesian language spoken by 3.3 million people (as of 2000) on the Indonesian island of Bali as well as Northern Nusa Penida, Western Lombok, Eastern Java, Southern Sumatra, and Sulawesi. Most Balinese speakers also know Indonesian. How many languages are spoken in Bali? Since tourism has been one of the major […]

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Is 4 in Japanese yon or shi?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Basic numbering in Japanese Number Character Preferred reading 1 一 ichi 2 二 ni 3 三 san 4 四 yon How do you say 4 in Japanese? Four (4) is 四 (shi, pronounced “shee”). Because this word sounds like the Japanese word for death, the alternate pronunciation yon is also used – especially when talking […]

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How did Pakistan help Sri Lanka?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

In the past, Pakistan assisted the Government of Sri Lanka in supplying High-Tech military equipment to the Sri Lankan army in the civil war against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam.Both Pakistan and Sri Lanka are also members of SAARC. Relations which are generally warm have gone into strong tie recently. Who helped Sri Lanka […]

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How many billionaires are in Vietnam?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

four billionaires. In 2019, Vietnam had around four billionaires. For 2024, it was forecasted that there will be six billionaires. Who is the richest man in Vietnam? Pham Nhat VuongPham Nhat Vuong, chairman of the Vingroup conglomerate, is Vietnam’s richest person with an estimated net worth of US$7.3 billion and ranking number 344 on the […]

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Is it safe to walk around Bangkok alone?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Bangkok is safe for solo travelers, and a great first city to solo-travel in. I’ve been going there for the past 15 years and have rarely encountered any problems. However, there are areas of Bangkok that are all about partying and drinking, and the biggest incidents happen when people are drunk and stupid. Is Bangkok […]

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