As a global hub for innovation, Singapore has built a vibrant ecosystem featuring global R&D labs for leading Fortune 500 companies, as well as over 150 venture capital funds, incubators and accelerators. You can also find the Asia-Pacific headquarters of ‘unicorns’ such as Grab, Sea, Lazada and Razer here. Why is Singapore such an important […]

Ancient Greek geographers called it Taprobane. Arabs referred to it as Serendib. Later European mapmakers called it Ceylon, a name still used occasionally for trade purposes. It officially became Sri Lanka in 1972. What does the name Sri Lanka mean? resplendentThe current name of Sri Lanka was settled in 1972, when the island became a […]

Raccoons are not indigenous to Vietnam so he cannot be released to the wild here. He will have to remain at the wildlife facility as there are no racoon repatriate services, but at least he is safe from the wildlife trade. What are the animals that live in Vietnam? 10 Animals Found in Vietnam Tonkin […]

Akuma is the name assigned to Satan in Japanese Christianity, and the Mara in Japanese Buddhism. Who is the Japanese demon? OniOni – The classic Japanese demon. It is an ogre-like creature which often has horns. What is the Japanese name for demon? 悪魔 (akuma) – Demon, Devil, or Fiend. Are oni good or bad? […]

Set to expire in 2047, the current arrangement has permitted Hong Kong to function as its own entity under the name “Hong Kong, China” in many international settings (e.g. the WTO and the Olympics). Does China own Hong Kong? Hong Kong exists as a Special Administrative Region controlled by The People’s Republic of China and […]

Hugging means roughly the same thing in Japan as it means in Western countries—it is a way to show affection. However, in Japan, hugging is a bit less common, more romantic, and more often private. Being hugged may seem more serious to a Japanese person than a Westerner. Is it okay to hug in Japan? […]

Yes, you can drive from India to Russia, provided you have acquired the travel documents and permits required to enter all the countries you’ll be entering enroute, including China, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and of course, Russia. Can we go from India to Russia? Indians travelling to Russia have been advised to take a direct flight […]

As is well known, Nepal citizens don’t require a visa to travel to India. Can Nepali citizens travel to India? (B) A citizen of Nepal or Bhutan must be in possession of a Passport when entering India from a place other than Nepal/ Bhutan. (C) A citizen of Nepal or Bhutan must have a visa […]

Here is the list of 6 Cities in Maldives. Are there any cities in the Maldives? Maldives has 0 cities with more than a million people, 1 cities with between 100,000 and 1 million people, and 1 cities with between 10,000 and 100,000 people. The largest city in Maldives is Male, with a population of […]

Austronesian-speaking ancestors of Taiwanese indigenous peoples settled the island around 6,000 years ago. In the 17th century, large-scale Han Chinese immigration to western Taiwan began under a Dutch colony and continued under the Kingdom of Tungning. Who came to Taiwan first? The island was colonized by the Dutch in the 17th century, followed by an […]

Also, many of the Nepali students choose to study abroad in Canada because of the sense of safety and security the country provides. Canada is considered to be one of the safest places to study as the country faces very low crime rates and cases of racial discrimination. How much does it cost to study […]

Main Tropical Diseases in Thailand Malaria. Dengue. Japanese Encephalitis. Leptospirosis. Soil-transmitted worm diseases. Hepatitis B. Hepatitis A. HIV. What is the most common cause of death in Thailand? Upon correction, stroke is the leading cause of death in Thailand (10.7%), followed by ischemic heart disease (7.8%) and HIV/AIDS (7.4%). Other leading causes are road traffic […]

Japanese culture is more formal than American culture. Political participation is less intense in Japan. America has diverse racial demographics and Japan is predominantly Japanese. Japanese people bow and Americans shake hands. What are some aspects of life in Japan that are different from life in the USA? But here are seven cultural differences between […]

Tay Za. He is a close associate of the country’s former head of state, Than Shwe. He is the first Myanmar entrepreneur to appear on the cover of Forbes Asia and still remains the richest man in Myanmar. Tay Za တေဇ Born 18 July 1964 Rangoon, Burma Nationality Burmese Other names Tayza, Teza How many […]