At McDonald’s, a Big Mac costs 60,000 Vietnamese Dong ($2.82), while a value meal with fries and a drink goes for 85,000 Vietnamese Dong ($3.99). How much is a Mcdonalds burger in Vietnam? In Vietnam, McDonald’s is targeted at the middle-to-upper class consumer, with a Big Mac costing 60,000 VND (around US$3). A local banh […]

June 2nd 1999. On June 2nd 1999, Internet and Television services were launched as part of Silver Jubilee Celebration of the reign of His Majesty, King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the Fourth Druk Gyalpo. In 2003, Bhutan Telecom launched the first mobile communication service in the country. When did Internet come to Bhutan? 1999The Himalayan kingdom […]

In addition, under Article 106 of the Hong Kong Basic Law, Hong Kong has independent public finance, and no tax revenue is handed over to the Central Government in China. The taxation system in Hong Kong is generally considered to be one of the most simple, transparent, and straightforward systems in the world. Is Hong […]

Several design elements of traditional Malaysian paintings such as batik and tribal motifs are adapted to modern painting style to reflect the Malaysian identity. The most common paintings usually depict kampung and traditional life as well as the colonial landscape of many heritage sites in the country. How do you define traditional art? Traditional arts […]

By nominal GDP, it has the 4th largest economy in Asia and the 10th largest in the world. South Korea is notable for its emergence of economic development from one of the poorest countries in the world to a developed, high-income country in just a few generations.Economy of South Korea. Statistics Exports $512.498 billion (2020) […]

There are about over 200,000 ethnic Lao in America. Approximately 8,000 to 11,000 Americans are of mixed Lao and other descent. Ethnic Lao people may identify as both Lao American and Laotian American (see also Hmong American). Is Laos an American ally? The United States established full diplomatic relations with Laos in 1955, following its […]

A soldier’s basic load was 6 fully loaded 30 round magazines or 180 rounds. But most carried as many rounds as as they could in bandoliers hung around their necks. How much ammo did a US soldier carry in Vietnam? Like other Soldiers, however, medics would be issued a steel helmet, chemical mask, and other […]

Indonesia is the world’s most populous Muslim nation but the majority of the country’s Muslims are Sunnis. Being a Shia is not illegal in Indonesia, but religious minorities have complained that they are increasingly becoming the victims of violent crimes that often go unpunished. Karishma Vaswani reports from Madura. Is Indonesia a Islamic country? Indonesia […]

Japan is an example of a homogenous society which takes pride in its heritage, such as the samurai tradition and the values of loyalty and courage.Malaysia is an example of such a heterogenous society where efforts towards a national identity are marred by chauvinistic sentiments. Is Malaysia a heterogeneous country? The major ethnic groups are […]

The Jomon Period. The first historical period of Japan is the Jomon Period which covers c. 14,500 to c. 300 BCE (although both the start and end dates for this period are disputed). When did ancient Japan begin? The Jōmon period of prehistoric Japan spans from roughly 13,000 BC to about 1,000 BC. Japan was […]

13%. Income tax rates in Russia As of January 2021, tax residents pay a 13% tax rate on an annual income of up to 5 million p. Income above this limit is subject to 15% taxes. Meanwhile, Russian-sourced income is taxed at 30% for non-residents. Self-employed persons pay 4-6% on turnover. How much tax do […]

While the Constitution of Sri Lanka protects freedom of religion or belief and its manifestation under Article 10 and 14 (1) e, Article 9 of the Constitution declares, “Buddhism shall be given the foremost place by the State”. What religions are protected? The courts have interpreted this as including any religion of sufficient seriousness which […]

Cambodian Civil War Date 11 March 1967 – 17 April 1975 (8 years, 1 month and 6 days) Location Cambodia Result Khmer Rouge victory Fall of the Kingdom of Cambodia Creation, then collapse, of the Khmer Republic Establishment of Democratic Kampuchea Beginning of the Cambodian genocide Beginning of the Cambodian–Vietnamese War Did Cambodia beat Vietnam? […]

A small number of Malaysians have Eurasian ancestry and speak creole languages, such as the Portuguese-based Malaccan Creoles. A Spanish-based creole, Zamboangueño, a dialect of Chavacano, has spread into Sabah from the southern Philippines. Do they speak Spanish in Malaysia? The official language spoken in Malaysia is the Malaysian language, also called Malaysian Malay or […]