The Malaysia–Thailand border divides the countries of Malaysia and Thailand and consists of a land boundary running for 595 km (370 mi) across the Malay Peninsula and maritime boundaries in the Straits of Malacca and the Gulf of Thailand/South China Sea. Which countries does Malaysia border? The borders of Malaysia include land and maritime borders […]

In general, prices for basic necessities such as food, clothing, public transport, basic education and utilities in Singapore are quite moderate. Public transport and taxis are very affordable as well. On the other hand, housing, private schooling and maintaining an automobile can be costly. Is it expensive to live in Singapore? Summary about cost of […]

With its high standard of living, business friendly climate and the ability to live and work in English, the city-state of Singapore is a very popular destination for both immigrants and expats. Is Singapore a good place to immigrate? According to the ninth edition of HSBC Holdings Plc’s annual Expat Explorer report in 2061, Singapore […]

As you can see, there’s so many great places to experience traveling through Vietnam for 2 weeks. Once you’ve left, there’s a good chance you might even have a new favorite country as you look back at all the fun you had. Is 2 weeks enough in Vietnam? It also has a fascinating history, and […]

Singapore personal tax rates start at 0% and are capped at 22% (above S$320,000) for residents and a flat rate of 15% to 22% for non-residents. To increase the resilience of taxes as a source of government revenue, Goods and Services Tax (GST) was introduced in 1994. The current GST rate is 7%. How much […]

Most of these people are rural, but urban poverty is also on the rise. Urban slums account for 25 percent of the population of Phnom Penh. These areas face many challenges, including poor sanitation and hygiene, high rates of diarrhea and malnutrition. They lack toilets, decent drainage and garbage disposal systems. Is Cambodia good to […]

Packing List for Maldives Swimwear – 2-3 bright swimming suits will contrast beautifully with the turquoise water. Sun hat – to protect your head from the strong sun. Sun cream – face cream and body glow. Sun glasses – a couple of years ago I bought myself a pair of polarized glasses and I never […]

The Federal Constitution of Malaysia protects the right to freedom of religion or belief, including religious manifestation by way of professing, practicing and propagating one’s religious beliefs. Despite this, federal law favors the Islamic faith over any other. Is there religious freedom in Malaysia? Freedom of religion is enshrined in the Malaysian Constitution. First, Article […]

Between British accent and American accent, most people who have that Hong Kong accent sound more like British than American, especially they way the deal with the rhotic ‘r’ sound. Also, more older people (for example those professors in my university – HKU) sounds more British. What is Hong Kong accent? Hong Kong Cantonese is […]

The Japanese names for Japan are Nippon ( にっぽん) and Nihon ( にほん). They are both written in Japanese using the kanji 日本. During the third-century Three Kingdoms period, before the name of Dai Nippon Teikoku (literally “Great Japan(ese) Empire”) came into use, Japan was known as Wa (倭) or Wakoku (倭國). What is Japan […]

In Japan, eye contact equals aggression. If you look someone in the eye, they look away. Direct eye contact is considered rude or intrusive.This causes irritation but it’s also a sign of confidence, which many Japanese interpret as over-confidence or arrogance. Is eye contact disrespectful in Japan? In fact, in Japanese culture, people are taught […]

Only one other B-52 tail gunner had scored a successful kill against a Vietnamese fighter, though more than 30 B-52s had been shot down throughout the conflict. How many B-52s did we lose in Vietnam? 19 B-52sThe eight-engine bomber was brought down by a North Vietnamese surface-to-air missile near Vinh on the day when B-52s […]

Wearing shorts is not a problem in Singapore with a few execeptions such as places of worship or fine dining restaurants and clubs that specifically require dress code. For general sightseeing, no problem with shorts. Your concerns are however applicable if you visit Malaysia or Indonesia. What should you not wear in Singapore? For everyday […]

While the name vodka is a diminutive of the Russian voda (“water”), the origins of the liquor are a matter of debate. Some claim that it originated as early as the 8th or 9th century in either Poland or Russia. What does vodka mean in Russia? little waterThe earliest commercial distillers were Polish and Russian […]