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Is Japan the safest country?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Japan is one of the 10 safest countries in the world According to the 2019 Global Peace Index, Japan is the 9th most peaceful country in the world. (The report makes its determination based on factors like crime rate, poverty, conflict, and incarceration, among others.) Why is Japan one of the safest country? Despite listing […]

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Why living in Japan is good?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Japan is very beautiful. One reason for this is because the country is nice and clean. The littering and sanitation issues that exist in America are non-existent in Japan. Japanese people are great at recycling. Instead of tossing trash street-side, most recycle their trash – leaving the streets clean and beautiful. What are the benefits […]

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How can I go to Vietnam from India?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Indian citizens are REQUIRED to apply for valid visas to enter Vietnam for tourism and business purposes and meet the entry requirements: Indian Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival date. Passport has 2 blank pages for visa stamp. How can we go Vietnam from India? The best way to reach […]

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What is the dress code in Bali?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Dress and act modestly. When paying a visit to a Balinese temple, both men and women are expected to wear shirts that cover shoulders and part of the upper arms. Flip-flops are perfectly acceptable, so long as the overall look is modest. Can I wear jeans in Bali? Jeans: It gets very hot in Bali, […]

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Why do Singaporeans say lah?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

‘Lah’: a common understanding Singlish uses about 11 particles, mostly borrowed from Chinese dialects like Hokkien or Cantonese, to indicate the attitude of how something is said. This simple three-letter word can mean an affirmation, dismissal, exasperation or exclamation in different contexts. Why do Malaysians say lah? In Malay, ‘lah’ is used to change a […]

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How many people were murdered in Singapore?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

In 2019, number of homicides for Singapore was 11. Though Singapore number of homicides fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to decrease through 2000 – 2019 period ending at 11 in 2019. Why Singapore has no crime? To sum up, the crime rate in Singapore is low because of the combination of these factors: […]

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Why did the South Vietnamese army lose?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The war was lost because Congress drastically reduced aid to South Vietnam while North Vietnam was receiving greatly increased support from its communist patrons. Why was the South Vietnamese army weak? Despite this, by 1975, the SVA was in tatters and the North had defeated the South.Whereas the forces of the North – and their […]

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Are there many Koreans in Malaysia?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Koreans in Malaysia numbered 12,690 individuals as of 2015, making them the 22nd-largest community of overseas Koreans, and the 5th-largest in Southeast Asia. Which country has the most Korean immigrants? Korean diaspora Total population United States 2,546,982 China 2,461,386 Japan 824,977 Canada 241,750 Why are there so many Koreans in Kota Kinabalu? Korean tourists flock […]

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Why do Japanese say Moshi Moshi twice?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

‘Moshi Moshi’ is an abbreviation of ‘Mosu Mosu’ (the Japanese verb ‘to speak’).Ghosts have a long history in Japanese culture – they are called 妖怪 (youkai). According to the historian, saying ‘Moshi Moshi’ twice was the way to prove you were not a ghost. Apparently ghosts can only say ‘Moshi’ once! What’s Moshi Moshi mean? […]

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Who is the richest man in Malaysia?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Tan Sri Robert Kuok. Collective net worth of Malaysia’s richest rebound 14% yoy Ranking Name Net worth (US$, billion) 1 Tan Sri Robert Kuok 12.2 2 Tan Sri Quek Leng Chan 9.6 6 Datuk Lee Yeow Chor & Lee Yeow Seng 4.9 9 Tan Sri Chen Lip Keong 3.4 Who is the richest person in […]

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Is Laos improving?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Lao PDR is one of the fastest growing economies in East Asia and the Pacific. It has improved access to electricity, schools, roads, and has become an important energy exporter. Is Laos economically stable? Currently, Laos ranks amongst the fastest growing economies in the world, averaging 8% a year in GDP growth. It is also […]

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What is considered middle class in Vietnam?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The middle class is defined as households with per-capita spending of between $11 and $110 a day. What is the average household income in Vietnam? Vietnam Annual Household Income per Capita reached 2,235.955 USD in Dec 2019, compared with the previous value of 2,056.802 USD in Dec 2018. Vietnam Annual Household Income per Capita data […]

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Is Cambodia rich in resources?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Minerals. Cambodia has been blessed with a variety of mineral resources that have the potential to contribute significantly to the economy. Some of the most critical minerals in Cambodia include iron ore, copper, and gold. Most of Cambodia’s mineral resources are yet to be adequately exploited due to several factors. Is Cambodia rich or poor? […]

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How long does it take to transfer money from Australia to Singapore?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

How long does it take to send money from Australia to Singapore? You should allow 1-4 working days for your money to arrive in Singapore, though many transfers arrive more quickly. Before you confirm your transfer, you’ll see a more exact estimate of when your money will arrive. How do I transfer money from Australian […]

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Is Urdu spoken in Sri Lanka?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Urdu is known in the outer worlds of Sri Lanka to a limited extent, among a narrow band of non-Muslims (and also Muslims in those fields). What language is mostly spoken in Sri Lanka? Sinhala and Tamil are the official languages of Sri Lanka. Sinhala is widely spoken in the southern, western and central parts […]

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