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How many days in Penang is enough?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

In planning a trip to Malaysia, spending at least three days in Penang is almost obligatory. Although the bustling Malaysia capital of Kuala Lumpur is the perfect place for a quick stopover, launching a Penang itinerary is where you’ll really start to love this often overshadowed Southeast Asian country. Which is better Langkawi or Penang? […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: Malaysia, Penang

Why is Singapore a Biophilic city?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Singapore has an impressive network of trails and pathways that connect parks and green spaces to one another. These park connectors allow people to walk, bike, and jog between various green spaces without leaving vegetated areas.In many ways, Singapore is the shining example of a biophilic city. What makes a city biophilic? A biophilic city […]

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Is Japan allowed to have an army?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Japan isn’t legally allowed to have a military, but Japan has a military.Occupation forces and the Japanese government revise the postwar constitution to allow self-defensive military action, establishing the JSDF. Under a new security treaty between the U.S. and Japan, the latter pursues partial rearmament. Why Japan is not allowed to have an army? Japan […]

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Do we still occupy Japan?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

occupation of Japan, (1945–52) military occupation of Japan by the Allied Powers after its defeat in World War II.Though the United States wanted to end the occupation in 1947, the Soviet Union vetoed a peace treaty with Japan; a treaty was signed in 1951, and the occupation ended the following year. Is Japan still an […]

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What are Taiwan major industries?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

TAIWAN: MAJOR INDUSTRIES The major industries in Taiwan are electronics, petroleum refining, armaments, chemicals, textiles, iron and steel, machinery, cement, food processing, vehicles, consumer products, pharmaceuticals. What industry is most successful in Taiwan? Services. The service sector of Taiwan’s economy is now its most dynamic and fastest growing, accounting for some two-thirds of the annual […]

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What are working conditions like in Vietnam?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Both migrant and informal workers often face poor working and living conditions, with low and insecure incomes, long working hours and precarious employment. In addition, many migrants and informal workers are not able to access social services such as health care and education. How many hours a week do they work in Vietnam? In 2019, […]

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Is 8000 SGD good salary in Singapore?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

8000 is more than enough. average singaporean graduate at 27 is making only 3500 if you are lucky, and 3000 if you are unlucky. What is a reasonable salary in Singapore? Cindy Co. SINGAPORE: The “reasonable starting point” for a living wage in Singapore is S$2,906 a month, according to a study by the Lee […]

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What are the cultural norms in Sri Lanka?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Business Culture and Etiquette in Sri Lanka Shaking hands is the most common form of greeting. Handshakes are firm. Greetings are given upon meeting and leaving. Men may shake hands with other men and women may shake hands with other women. Many Sri Lankan women may not want to shake hands with men. What are […]

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Why is pork illegal in Maldives?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Almost 90,000 bottles of liquor and more than 3,000 kilos of pork products have been destroyed by Maldives Customs. The sale of alcohol and pork is prohibited in inhabited islands as the consumption of alcohol and pork is forbidden in Islam. Can you eat pork in the Maldives? It is a crime for Maldivians to […]

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Which place is better for honeymoon Maldives?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Male Island: Best Island In Maldives Male is the best island in Maldives for honeymoon for all those luxury-seeker couples. It is on this island that the major international airport of Maldives is located and you should ideally visit this island at the very beginning or the end of your honeymoon in Maldives. Which is […]

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How can I take my car from India to Nepal?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Indian registered vehicles, including two wheelers, can visit the nearest municipal area/market in Nepal for a day long visit without payment of any Customs duty. However, the vehicle owners are required to register their vehicle at the Nepalese border check post and obtain a ‘Day Pass/Challan’. How much does it cost to ship a car […]

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How many islands are there in Maldives?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Maldives, in full Republic of Maldives, also called Maldive Islands, independent island country in the north-central Indian Ocean. It consists of a chain of about 1,200 small coral islands and sandbanks (some 200 of which are inhabited), grouped in clusters, or atolls. Which is the largest island in Maldives? The largest island of Maldives is […]

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Why is Bali not safe?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Crime. Although Bali is a beautiful and popular holiday destination, petty crime is common and corruption and scams do occur. We recommend a few simple precautions to help keep yourself safe. There have been cases of bag snatching so remember to keep your valuables out of sight, close to you and zipped up. Why you […]

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Which country is the enemy of Japan?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

China. China and Japan may not have fought militarily since the 1940s, but they’ve never stopped battling over the past. In the latest scuffle, protests directed at Japan’s revisionist textbooks are roiling Beijing and other Chinese cities. Who is the enemy of Japan? Japan has only one real enemy at the moment. That would be […]

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How do you say R in Indonesian?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Can Indonesians pronounce f? The better you pronounce a letter in a word, the more understood you will be in speaking the Indonesian language.Indonesian Alphabet. Indonesian Alphabet English Sound Pronunciation Example c [ʨ] ch as in chay d [d] as in day e [ɛ] as in elephant f [f] as in fine Is Indonesian phonetic? […]

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