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| Articles about Southeast Asia |
| International Shipping From Southeast Asia | | 2008-07-25 00:00:00 | | Southeast Asia is a region of the world that includes some of the oldest cultures and busiest manufacturers on earth. Hong Kong, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Singapore, Malaysia, Bali, Cambodia, the Philippines and Burma are all contained inside this region. Taiwan, where much of the inexpensive technology sold in the United States is manufactured, is located [...] | | By: Resources Zone | | |
| | Bioplastics in Southeast Asia - Market analysis | | 2008-07-14 19:52:44 | | Expert Frost & Sullivan analysts have examined the Bioplastics Markets in Southeast Asia. The research service of Frost & Sullivan presents current and future trends of the bioplastics market in Southeast Asia for the period 2004 to 2014. In this study, the base year is 2007 and the forecast period is from 2008 to 2014. [...]
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| | In Southeast Asia, a Counterterrorism Strategy That's Working | | 2008-06-11 04:14:00 | | According to today's New York Times , a number of counterterrorism experts and governments have concluded that JI and other major terrorist networks in Southeast Asia have suffered significant setbacks in the past three years.The Times article found that the major elements in combatting the terrorist groups were effective law enforcement, heightened intelligence, ongoing military operations and "an erosion of public support." The implication is that an actual strategy, implemented over an extended period in a sustained fashion, has had actual success. More... | | By: THE NEW BABYLON TIMES | | |
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| | Traveling with Children in Southeast Asia | | 2007-09-28 04:33:00 | | One of the most striking aspects of a trip to Southeast Asia is the welcoming attitude to children. The smiles and indulgent reception given to pint-sized visitors is wonderful, and travelers to the region can expect to be treated better with kids, than without!The sincere respect for the family unit inherent in many Asian cultures means that children in Asia are adored - to the extent that adults will often give up seats on public transport for youngsters - and families traveling in the region can expect a universally warm welcome. Friendly locals will shower attention on your children at any opportunity, friendly local kids make ready playmates and temporary nannies are on hand at virtually every corner.Another plus is that opportunities for low-cost meals and lodging in Asia abound, and with relatively cheap jet travel, affordable family accommodations and favorable currency exchange rates, the term ‘family values’ has real meaning in Southeast Asia. Worried about young eaters? For those with a fussier palate, international kid-friendly cuisine is also readily available and most restaurants welcome children so eating out isn’t a chore. Indeed, with shared dishes, patient and attentive staff and hands-on regional grub, dining in Asia can often be great fun for families.Exotissimo Travel offers a great selection of exciting adventures featuring a wide variety of activities for the whole family. From elephant riding and mahout training to jungle trekking and canoeing and rappelling adventures, regardless of where you want to go, we’ll find you comfortable, child-friendly accommodation, and plan your trip to ensure that each member of your family has the time of their lives!.Have a look at Family Jungle Escape in Kanchanaburi for your family trip to Thailand. | | By: Travel to Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Tha | | |
| | Seriously Stylish Cruising in Southeast Asia | | 2007-06-14 04:06:39 | | In the past when flying had been believed totally impossible and the aviation engine technology had not been invented and progressed much, people had used sea journey for overseas transport, using ships and cruises to travel for trade exchange or even to find new lands. With fantastic luxury and top class entertainment onboard, today’s cruises have seen the voyage itself being the attraction and they let passengers to enjoy their laid-back time onboard, while plying the water. Today, gon ... | | By: Road Trips and Me | | |
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| All aborad! Seriously Stylish Cruising in Southeast Asia | | 2007-05-30 03:04:00 | | The flowing waters of Southeast Asia form some of its most spectacular geographical features. Mighty rivers flow from the highlands in the heart of the region and run outward in all directions to meet breathtaking bays. Experience these natural wonders in styles aboard luxurious vessels that are almost as spectacular as the waters they cruise!Thailand’s Chao Phraya is often dubbed ‘The River of Kings’ and Manohra’s lavishly converted rice barges offer a truly regal river experience. The 20-metre-long barges feature warm teak, Padua and mahogany woods throughout, custom designed furniture and sophisticated Southeast Asian art, and can be hired by couples or groups for private charter.In the northeast of Vietnam, just a three-hour drive from Hanoi, is the stunning World Heritage Site of Halong Bay, a dense cluster of almost 2,000 limestone monolithic islands, each topped with thick jungle vegetation rising spectacularly from the ocean. Cruise the bay in the style of yesteryear aboard the Emeraude, a luxuriously appointed replica colonial paddle steamer with a romantic history to match the polished wood and brass fittings!Myanmar’s Irrawaddy River is the life-line of the nation and flows through the centre of the country for almost 2000 km. Cruise its mighty waters in comfort aboard the RV Pandaw 1947, an original Scottish-built colonial steamer, commissioned at the end of the Second World War. With sixteen beautifully appointed cabins, elegant dining hall, saloon and sun deck, Ayravata Cruises offer cultural and exploration cruises in comfort.Or enjoy the timeless landscapes of Southern Laos from your luxurious vantage point on “the river-borne boutique hotel’ of Vat Phou. The beautiful 34-metre steel hulled craft features a charmingly appointed interior and gives leisurely cruises along the mighty Mekong. On a different stretch of the Mekong in nearby Cambodia, Mekong River Cruises offer a unique experience of a fascinating country in serious style!So | | By: Travel to Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Tha | | |
| | Order of the Day: Dining with a Conscience in Southeast Asia | | 2007-05-16 10:17:09 | |
At a first glance you may think the topic "Dining with a Conscience"
here is all about health foods and how they are environmentally or
eco-responsible. Many restaurants today prepare and serve you meals
with a more awareness in improving the world or societies' health and
environment. "Enjoy your meal, but think about what you're doing to
your body and the earth" is the concept of this kind of restaurants.
In this article, the story is about how some of these restaurants in
Southeast Asia are managed with socially- responsible manner. Guess
what they have done. Exotissimo Travel is proud to present, so next
time if you have chance to travel to Vietnam, Siem Reap or Thailand, you may find some time to visit them. In a region famous for its delectable cuisine, several Southeast Asian
restaurants are now also dishing up opportunities for the local
community with their socially responsible policies and vocational
training programs. In Siem Reap, Le Jardin des Delices is the
training restaurant of the famous Paul Dubrule Hospitality &
Tourism School and was established to provide young, underprivileged
Cambodians with an opportunity to train in the skills of the hotel,
restaurant and tourism industry.
Delicious Khmer and European fusion cuisine is served on a terrace
fronting a lush exotic garden. But the tastiest aspect of all is that
while you enjoy the savoir faire of the students, you are also
contributing to the sustainability of a vital educational project.
In just five years, the Hanoi based KOTO (Know One, Teach One) has
grown from a small sandwich shop to a 120-seat restaurant and an
internationally accredited hospitality program that is breaking the
cycle of poverty amongst street and disadvantaged youth in Vietnam.
The young people in the KOTO program study hospitality skills and
English, while gaining practical skills working at the KOTO Restaurant.
Indeed, KOTO boasts a 100 percent success rate in pla | | By: Exotissimo Cycling Trip: Zen and the Art of Cyclin | | |
| | Order of the Day - Dining with a Conscience in Southeast Asia | | 2007-05-15 20:59:00 | | In a region famous for its delectable cuisine, several Southeast Asian restaurants are now also dishing up opportunities for the local community with their socially responsible policies and vocational training programs. In Siem Reap, Le Jardin des Delices is the training restaurant of the famous Paul Dubrule Hospitality & Tourism School and was established to provide young, underprivileged Cambodians with an opportunity to train in the skills of the hotel, restaurant and tourism industry. Delicious Khmer and European fusion cuisine is served on a terrace fronting a lush exotic garden. But the tastiest aspect of all is that while you enjoy the savoir faire of the students, you are also contributing to the sustainability of a vital educational project. In just five years, the Hanoi based KOTO (Know One, Teach One) has grown from a small sandwich shop to a 120-seat restaurant and an internationally accredited hospitality program that is breaking the cycle of poverty amongst street and disadvantaged youth in Vietnam. The young people in the KOTO program study hospitality skills and English, while gaining practical skills working at the KOTO restaurant. Indeed, KOTO boasts a 100 percent success rate in placing its graduates in their first job in the hospitality industry. In Thailand, the popular restaurant chain Cabbages and Condoms was founded by the kingdom’s leading philanthropist and former Minister of Health, Meechai Viravaidya, in an effort to make condoms as common - and as accepted - as cabbages. The food is consistently delicious (and ‘guaranteed not to cause pregnancy!’) and all proceeds from the restaurants are used to fund the social programs of the Population and Community Development Association (PDA), a non-profit organization founded in 1974 by Meechai himself.Choosing to eat at socially responsible restaurants such as these can make a big difference to the most vulnerable sectors of the local community. In a region that traditio | | By: Travel to Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Tha | | |
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