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What food does Thailand export?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Major food exports include rice, canned tuna, sugar, chicken meat, cassava products, shrimp, and canned pineapple. The National Food Institute reported that the value of Thai food exports was US$32.7 billion in 2020. What is the main export of Thailand? The top ten export items were machinery including computers (17.2%), electrical equipment (14%), vehicles (12.2%), […]

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Why is Laos still poor?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Despite rapid growth, Laos remains one of the poorest countries in Southeast Asia. A landlocked country, it has inadequate infrastructure and a largely unskilled work force. Is Laos still poor? Landlocked Laos is one of the world’s few remaining communist states and one of East Asia’s poorest.After the fall of the Soviet Union in the […]

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What should I avoid in Vietnam?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

11 Things You Shouldn’t Eat or Drink in Vietnam Tap water. Might as well start with the obvious one. Strange meat. We don’t mean street meat, as street food in Vietnam is amazing. Roadside coffee. Uncooked vegetables. Raw blood pudding. Cold soups. Dog meat. Milk. What you should not do in Vietnam? 15 Things You […]

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How can I get work permit in Laos?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The documents required for a Laos work visa are as follows: A passport valid for six months beyond the stay in Laos. A completed and signed Laos application form. A recent (taken within the last 6 months) passport photograph in color and with a plain and light background (meet the evisa photo requirements). Can I […]

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Does Taiwan have an air force?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The Taiwan Air Force has about 70,000 personnel and over 400 combat aircraft. The current inventory includes approximately 180 older F-5E/F fighters and over 100 more modern Indigenous Defense Fighters (IDFs). What kind of air force does Taiwan have? Republic of China Air ForceThe Republic of China Air Force, commonly referred to as the Taiwanese […]

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What is haircut in Japanese?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Getting in Luckily for us, you can use a lot of English loan words at the hair salon: cut (as in “a haircut“) is カット(katto) shampoo is シャンプー (shampu) blow-dry is ブロー (buro) treatment is トリートメント (torītomento) perm is パーマ (pama) What is Japanese haircut called? The chonmage (丁髷) is a type of traditional Japanese […]

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What is the architecture in Malaysia?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Malaysian Architecture. Malaysian architecture, exemplified in its largest city of Kuala Lumpur, is a complex mix of elements including Islamic design, colonial control, and Asian traditions. Due to its humid island climate, Malaysia’s architecture often deals with mediating interior and exterior space. What is the famous architecture in Malaysia? The most recognizable symbolic landmark of […]

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How did Singapore become so green?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Combined with solar panels for power, solar tubes for hot water, harvesting of rainwater and certain floor levels lined fully with green plants, the complex is green in every sense of the world. “Singaporeans love nature and green spaces,” says Yoh. Why is Singapore so green? Those who visits Singapore for the first time are […]

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Is Taiwan friendly to foreigners?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Taiwan just ranked as the second safest countries in the world, and is famous for its beautiful scenery and welcoming residents. But for German entrepreneur Arwed Graubner, who has lived here for over 22 years, there is a lot of room for improvements in terms of foreigner-friendliness. How safe is Taiwan for foreigners? Taiwan is […]

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Does Vietnamese have an alphabet?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The Vietnamese alphabet (Vietnamese: chữ Quốc ngữ, “script of the national language”) is the modern Latin writing script or writing system for Vietnamese.The Vietnamese alphabet contains 29 letters, including seven letters using four diacritics: ă, â/ê/ô, ơ/ư, đ. Why doesn’t Vietnam have its own alphabet? The Vietnamese writing system known as chữ Quốc ngữ (“national […]

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Is Kai a Japanese name?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

In Japanese, kai has a number of meanings, including “ocean” (海), “shell” (貝), “open” (開), “restoration” and “recovery”. In Māori, kai means “food” or “meal“. In Northern Ireland, data indicated that Kai experienced a significant rise in popularity as a male given name from 2002 to 2003. What nationality is the name Kai? In Hawaiian […]

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Why is Tokyo attractive?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Tokyo is famous for Anime, electronics, manga, and video games. Akihabara is the epicenter if it all. It becomes a jungle of electric lights and colors at night, providing a sensory overload for visitors.This is where some of Tokyo’s quirkiest attractions live. What makes Japan attractive? Japan’s architecture, art, traditions, crafts. Also, its worldwide known […]

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What does Singapore invest in India?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The outward Indian FDI to Singapore stood at US$62.9 billion (till August 2018), making Singapore one of the top destinations for Indian investments. Major sectors inviting Indian investments were IT, real estate, manufacturing, construction, renewable energy, and pharmaceuticals. Why does Singapore invest in India? Another benefit of a Singapore holding company is that the country […]

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Are ATM safe in Bali?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

This means you are completely safe using the ATMs at Bali airport to withdraw local currency (the Indonesian Rupiah).Not only are they super convenient but they are completely trustworthy, so load up on Rupiah when you arrive. Is an ATM always safe to use? Experts say the answer is that an ATM’s safety depends on […]

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Are Balinese Hindu?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The island of Bali is an exception where about 87% of its people identify as Hindu (about 1.7% of the total Indonesian population).Balinese Hinduism has been formally recognized by the Indonesian government as one of the official religions practised in Bali. Why are Balinese people Hindu? Hinduism came to Bali during the arrival of Indian […]

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