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Why were the French in Vietnam in 1954?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

In the late 1940s, the French struggled to control its colonies in Indochina – Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. Despite financial assistance from the United States, nationalist uprisings against French colonial rule began to take their toll. Why was the French in Vietnam? The decision to invade Vietnam was made by Napoleon III in July 1857. […]

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How hot does it get in Hanoi?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

In Hanoi, the wet season is hot, oppressive, and overcast and the dry season is comfortable, humid, and mostly clear. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 57°F to 92°F and is rarely below 49°F or above 99°F. What is the hottest month in Hanoi? June Quick Climate Info Hottest Month […]

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Which company is the best to work for in Malaysia?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Overall, the top 10 most attractive employers revealed in Malaysia are: Intel Malaysia. Samsung. Sime Darby Berhad. General Electric. HP Enterprise Services (a new entrant to the top 10) Sunway Berhad. IBM. Tenaga Nasional Berhad. What is the highest demand job in Malaysia? Top 50 Future Jobs with High Demand in Malaysia Programmer or Software […]

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Has Nepal ever been ruled by another country?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The country was never colonized but served as a buffer state between Imperial China and British India. Has Nepal ever ruled anyone? While the territory of Nepal has been united and fragmented multiple times during the reign of various rulers throughout history, the Expansion of Kingdom, campaign of present-day Nepal was initiated by Prithivi Narayan […]

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Is Asia and Africa connected by land?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Today, Africa is joined to Asia only by a relatively narrow land bridge (which has been split by the Suez Canal at the Isthmus of Suez) and remains separated from Europe by the straits of Gibraltar and Sicily.It will close the Strait of Gibraltar, quickly evaporating the Mediterranean Sea. Can you walk from Africa to […]

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Is Travelling to Russia safe?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Do not travel to Russia due to the embassy’s limited ability to assist U.S. citizens in Russia, COVID-19 and related entry restrictions, terrorism, harassment by Russian government security officials, and the arbitrary enforcement of local law.There are restrictions in place affecting U.S. citizen entry into Russia. Is Russia a safe place for tourists? Russia is […]

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How did the Vietnam War affect Vietnam economy?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Destruction caused by the 1954-1975 Second Indochina War (commonly known as the Vietnam War) seriously strained Vietnam’s economy.More than 30,000 private businesses had been created, and the economy was growing at an annual rate of more than 7 percent, and poverty was nearly halved. How did the Vietnam War affect Vietnam? The war had a […]

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Does Kumon teach Singapore Math?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Kumon in Singapore According to information on the Kumon website, the Kumon Math system definitely supplements the Singapore education system, eventually helping kids undertake the self-study of senior high school math with ease. What kind of math does Kumon teach? For kids 6-12, practice really does make perfect. The Kumon math curriculum helps your child […]

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What are the main exports of Laos?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The economic boom of the country has been largely due to natural resources extraction and hydropower. Laos PDR’s main exports are copper, electrical energy, wood and apparel. It mainly imports oil, machinery and equipment, and vehicles and its major trading partners are Thailand and China. What are the major exports of Laos? The 5 biggest […]

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How do you say my last name in Vietnamese?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Do Vietnamese say last name first? Vietnamese names put the family name first followed by the middle and given names. Take Pham Van Duc, for example, Pham is the family name or what we call the last name. Van is the individual’s middle name, and Duc is the given or first name. Why are so […]

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Who has better healthcare US or Russia?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The Bloomberg Healthcare Efficiency Rankings place Russia at 53rd out of the 56 countries measured. America sits at 54th. They spend $524 per-capita on healthcare, which is one-eighteenth what the U.S. spends but is more in line with a developing country than an industrialized one. Is healthcare in Russia good? A Bloomberg report ranked Russian […]

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Is pointing at things rude in Japan?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Don’t point. Pointing at people or things is considered rude in Japan. Instead of using a finger to point at something, the Japanese use a hand to gently wave at what they would like to indicate. Why is pointing in Japan rude? Pointing the finger is considered rude in Japanese culture because the person pointing […]

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Is Malaysia a good place to study?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

With top-notch education standards, Malaysia is fast becoming a hot favourite with international students. Its educational institutes are counted within the top 200 universities in the world.If you are planning to study abroad, here is an article that lists why Malaysia is a great place for higher studies. Is it expensive to study in Malaysia? […]

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How did JFK feel about Vietnam?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Secretary of State Rusk told the Embassy that Kennedy “ranks the defense of Vietnam among the highest priorities of U.S. foreign policy.” He said that President Kennedy was worried that the Diệm government would not survive the two years it would take to implement the reforms called for in the counterinsurgency plan. What was Kennedy’s […]

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Which is the richest city in Japan?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

city of Tokyo, Japan. The GDP determines how wealthy a city is, and the higher the GDP, the wealthier the city. Based on GDP, the city of Tokyo, Japan is considered to be the richest city in the world. The GDP of Tokyo is $1.52 trillion. What is the poorest city in Japan? Okinawa, despite […]

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