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1. Transform your Home by Introducing Luxury Bamboo Flooring November 12, 2009 Until quite recently, bamboo flooring was usually only found in other countries; it has always been very common in Southeast Asia. However, interior design in Britain is becoming increasingly diverse and people are constantly looking for new ideas. Many people are now choosing this type of flooring rather than more traditional ones. Not only is it a very practical floor covering to have but it is realistically priced and very easy to install. There are actually two different types of bamboo flooring; horizontal and vertical. These are both easily available from many online suppliers. The... (read more) Author: Terry Metcalfe

2. Caring for Special Types of Leather Shoes November 12, 2009 Exotic Leathers Exotic leathers such as ostrich, shark, crocodile and lizard are particularly popular among women’s shoes as well as men’s and women’s cowboy boots. Most of the leather comes from animals raised on farms in South Africa and Southeast Asia. Ostrich leather is particularly coveted because it is extremely soft and easy to shape. This also means that ostrich leather is extremely delicate. A pair of shoes made from ostrich leather will require regular maintenance. It is very important to keep ostrich leather shoes dust free. Use neutral leather cleaner and conditioning cream polish... (read more) Author: jane baron

3. Cambodia Struggles to Save Mothers, Even as It Succeeds in Reducing Child Deaths November 10, 2009 Mother and child in CambodiaCambodia is one of the poorest countries in Southeast Asia. Given its turbulent past, decades of civil war and the devastating policies of the Khmer Rouge to name just two, it faces extra hurdles on its way to improving health care for its citizens. Cambodia is working to reduce the number of women who die in childbirth and to lower the number of infants and children under age five who die.The figures in the two efforts reveal an anomaly: While Cambodia has succeeded in dramatically cutting the ratio of children who die each year, the maternal mortality figure has n... (read more)

4. Asia to Welcome President Obama November 10, 2009 U.S. President Barack Obama will make his first trip to Asia this month with stops in Japan, Singapore, China and South Korea. In Singapore, Mr. Obama will attend the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum. It will be his first meeting with Southeast Asian leaders, including Burma. Many Asian countries are welcoming the renewed American engagement but some are disappointed Mr. Obama will not visit them on this trip.US President Barack Obama In his first trip to Asia as President, Mr. Obama is expected to emphasize renewed cooperation between the U.S. and Asian nations. His first stop is... (read more)

5. Experience Vietnam's Cultural Wonders November 06, 2009 Experience Vietnam’s Cultural Wonders With Vietnam’s long history of war and destruction you might be somewhat hesitant at the thought of an adventure holiday in this fascinating East Asian country. However, tourists who are plucky enough to take the plunge will be amazed at all the wonders the beautiful Vietnam has to offer. A Vietnam Holiday is perfect for people with hectic lifestyles who need to get away and relax. The atmosphere in Vietnam is so idyllic it forces you to stop, relax and slow down. The hot and humid climate in Vietnam also helps in relaxing its tourists, who loo... (read more) Author: Lauren Heckinger

6. Ezeego1 unveils the Royal Caribbean - the legend of the seas offer! November 06, 2009 Ezeego1.com, the online travel market place, launches an offer with the Royal Caribbean cruise line for a voyage to Southeast Asia. The voyages depart from the port of Singapore and make a trip to Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore. The 3 night-4 day voyage to Singapore and Malaysia starts from Rs.15,930 per person on twin sharing basis. The 4 night-5 day voyage to Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand starts from Rs.21,457 per person on twin sharing basis. The 5 night-6 day voyage to Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand starts from Rs.24,924 per person on twin sharing basis. The voya... (read more) Author: Ezee Go

7. Singapore Tour Package November 05, 2009 Singapore officially known as Republic of Singapore is an island city state located at the southern tip of Malay Peninsula. Singapore is actually a microstate and the smallest nation in Southeast Asia but it is larger then Monaco and Vatican City, the only other surviving sovereign city states. Before European settlement, it is now know n as Singapore was the site of Malay Fishing Village which was at the mouth of Singapore Village. Singapore in a whole consists of 63 islands, including mainland Singapore. There are two man made connections to Johor, Malaysia and Johor-Singapore Causeway, whic... (read more) Author: seema seo

8. Visiting Vietnam November 02, 2009 Vietnam is located in Southeast Asia on the Indochina Peninsula. It flanked by the south China Sea to the east, Laos to the northwest, Cambodia in the southwest and china in the north. The country boasts of dense forests, unique flora and fauna, long beaches and mountains. Tet, is the Vietnamese New Year and celebrated with great pomp all week long. Visiting Vietnam during Tet is highly recommended! Let’s find out a little more about Vietnam and some of the cities that must be visited while you are on your trip. SAPA Sapa is a hill station located in the Hoang Lien Sapa. It is breathtaking... (read more) Author: Xavier Wrangle

9. Indonesia Looks Inward to Develop Top-Performing Stock Market October 29, 2009 Indonesia has been bullish of late. Its stock market gained more than 50 percent this year, making it Southeast Asia's best performer, and the fifth-best worldwide. But the director of Indonesia's stock exchange says more work remains if Indonesia is to catch up with its more affluent neighbors, Singapore and Malaysia.  Indonesian Stock Exchange President Director Ito Warsito says the market has a history of volatility."If you look at the history of the Jakarta Composite Index, we experienced high growth in 2006-2007 - both years the index grew by more than 50 percent," said Warsit... (read more)

10. Thai Food | Benjarong Thai Food Restaurant - Chennai | A Slice of Thailand on your Plate October 26, 2009 Thai cuisine refers to typical foods, beverages, and cooking styles common to the country of Thailand in Southeast Asia. Thai Cuisine is well-known for being hot and spicy and for its balance of five fundamental flavors in each dish or the overall meal - hot, sour, sweet, salty, and bitter. Although popularly considered as a single cuisine, Thai food would be more accurately described as four regional cuisines corresponding to the four main regions of the country: Northern, North eastern, Central, and Southern, each cuisine sharing similar foods or derived from those of neighboring countr... (read more) Author: Sita S

11. ASEAN Summit Ends With Pledge to Build Flexible Community October 26, 2009 Meetings of Southeast Asian leaders and their dialogue partners have ended with a pledge to build a more flexible economic community that is less dependent on the United States.  There were also some hopeful signs of political change in military-run Burma.Representatives form 16 countries wrapped up three days of meetings on regional cooperation in which they agreed East Asia needs a new economic structure that is less dependent on exports to the United States.The Association of Southeast Nations has 10 members - Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapo... (read more)

12. Ayutthaya, Capital of Siam and Jewel of Modern Thailand October 16, 2009 Ayutthaya is one of Thailand's most amazing tourist sites of historical significance, and makes for a fascinating excursion from Bangkok. It is a pleasant escape from the overwhelming hustle and bustle of Thailand's capital city, but also has many historical wonders to experience among its fertile green parks and open areas. You can easily reach Ayutthaya by bus or train from Bangkok, a trip of around an hour and a half.Ayuttaya was once the Siamese capital for around 400 years starting from 1350. Its cosmopolitan population which included many Europeans and people from all over the Far East, ... (read more) Author: Rob Pettifer

13. Finding a Bamboo Flooring Supplier... October 16, 2009 Bamboo, a type of grass that grows all over China and Southeast Asia, has become a fashionable, high-quality alternative to traditional hardwood floors. Bamboo’s 40-50 foot high stalks reach maturity in just five years and renew themselves naturally, making them a great alternative to cutting down trees that can take decades to reach maturity. Bamboo flooring has been shown to be just as hard, durable, and beautiful as standard hardwood floors, making them a great, environmentally friendly way to add beauty and value to your home. As it becomes more popular, the choices in finding bamboo... (read more) Author: durgesh bhat

14. Southeast Asian Rights Groups Call for Better Dialogue With ASEAN Leaders October 09, 2009 Civil society groups in Southeast Asia are calling on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for full implementation of human rights and other reforms. The call was being made ahead of an ASEAN summit to be held in Thailand later this month.  Civil society groups made the call Friday for consultations with regional governments so more social and economic issues can be addressed when ASEAN leaders meet in Thailand later this month.Debbie StothardtDebbie Stothardt, spokeswoman for the Alternative ASEAN Network, says there is a need to have "substantive dialogue and engagement" ... (read more)

15. UN Group Demands Better Rescue Efforts In Disasters October 03, 2009 United Nations delegates are demanding better coordination between UN rescue teams and non governmental organizations (NGOs) during natural disasters such as the recent earthquake in Indonesia. The appeal came at a regional conference in Budapest, Hungary of the UN's International Search And Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG), a global network of more than 80 countries and disaster response organizations. A large number of natural disasters, centered in Southeast Asia the past few weeks, has helped to motivate United Nations delegates to agree to improve cooperation between U.N. rescue teams and ... (read more)

16. Typhoon Ketsana Leaves Trail of Destruction Across Southeast Asia September 30, 2009 Vietnamese police officers provide goods, foods to flooded area in Quang Tri Province, 30 Sep 2009 One of the deadliest storms in years has extended its path of destruction across Southeast Asia, blowing down villages in Cambodia, unleashing mudslides in Vietnam and submerging much of the Philippines capital.Officials say the death toll is at 298 and rising.Vietnam's Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has issued an urgent call for local relief efforts in response to Typhoon Ketsana, which officials say killed at least 41 people there.In Vietnam, the storm damaged nearly 170,000 homes and flattened... (read more)

17. Caring for Senior Citizens October 01, 2009 An old, wise judge once said to a packed court room, “To be seventy years young is sometimes far more cheerful and hopeful than to be forty years old.” According to recent statistics, there is an estimated six million senior citizens—those aged 60 years and above—in each of the Southeast Asia countries. The median age of senior citizens is 68 years old, meaning that half of this number is below the age given. Many are still actively working, either earning as employees and small business owners or help run their families. Ideally, they are also entitled to work pay and other benefits suc... (read more) Author: Johan Kriegbaum

18. Thailand vacation packages October 01, 2009 Thailand is located in the heart of Southeast Asia and is a beautiful country full of friendly people who enjoy visiting and sharing their lovely country with visitors when they arrive. The country has a beautiful tropical climate but it is important when planning your vacation to drink a lot of water during excursions to keep from becoming dehydrated. Most people deciding on Thailand vacation packages choose Bangkok as their destination, however there is much more to this beautiful country and it is important that when you decide on your vacation package that you include excursions throughou... (read more) Author: Luke Alvarado

19. Want to Set Up a Shenzhen Office in China? September 21, 2009 You've got a great business idea, and you're ready to set up shop in China. But where? How about setting up an office in Shenzhen? Shenzhen is a hotspot on the Pearl River Delta. It was one of the first cities to open to foreign trade in the 1980s, and is now home to a booming economy based on logistics, shipping, and finance. It benefits from proximity to Hong Kong and the markets of Southeast Asia. But there are many barriers to entry if you plan to establish a bricks-and-mortar office in China. Success comes only after a massive investment of time, energy and capital. You'll need to work ... (read more) Author: TOM LEE

20. Singapore Zoo - Child Friendly Tourist Destination in Singapore September 14, 2009 When holidaying for leisure, we normally do it with our family especially with our kids. Aside from a luxurious and a grandiose stay in a star rated yet affordable hotel in Singapore, let us treat our kids by bringing them to one of the best destinations and must see attractions of Singapore and one of it is the Singapore Zoo. The Singapore Zoo is the most advanced zoo all over Southeast Asia and is child-friendly, thus safe to your kids. Bringing your kids in this kind of attraction is educational and will let your kids become aware of the environment and the wildlife animals living in it. Th... (read more) Author: ALEN LEW

21. Singapore Zoo - Child Friendly Tourist Destination in Singapore September 13, 2009 When holidaying for leisure, we normally do it with our family especially with our kids. Aside from a luxurious and a grandiose stay in a star rated yet affordable hotel in Singapore, let us treat our kids by bringing them to one of the best destinations and must see attractions of Singapore and one of it is the Singapore Zoo. The Singapore Zoo is the most advanced zoo all over Southeast Asia and is child-friendly, thus safe to your kids. Bringing your kids in this kind of attraction is educational and will let your kids become aware of the environment and the wildlife animals living in it. Th... (read more) Author: ALEN LEW

22. Navigating Manila September 11, 2009 Manila is the capital city of the Philipines, a Country consisting of islands in Southeast asia. Manila is both a city, and a larger metropolitan area that includes Manila town as well as 16 different municipalities. Manila town is the second biggest town in Philipines, after Quezon town. Quezon town is additionally a part of Metro Manila, and is the previous capital of Philipines. If you look at a detailed street map of Manila, you will understand that those two cities form the center of Metro Manila. Manila is a coastal port town, sitting on Manila Bay. It is the primary ocean ... (read more) Author: Bob Ethan

23. Detailed Street Map Of Manila, Philipines September 11, 2009 Detailed Street Map of Manila, the Philipines' Gigantic CapitalManila is the major city of the Philipines, a Country composed of islands in Southeast asia. Manila is both a city, and a wider metropolitan region that includes Manila city as well as sixteen other municipal localities. Manila town is the second biggest city in Philipines, after Quezon city. Quezon city is also part of Metro Manila, and is the former capital of Philipines. If you view a detailed street map of Manila, you will understand that these 2 towns form the center of Metro Manila. Manila is a coastal port city, located... (read more) Author: Fred Michaels

24. Finding a Bamboo Flooring Supplier... September 11, 2009 Bamboo, a type of grass that grows all over China and Southeast Asia, has become a fashionable, high-quality alternative to traditional hardwood floors. Bamboo’s 40-50 foot high stalks reach maturity in just five years and renew themselves naturally, making them a great alternative to cutting down trees that can take decades to reach maturity. As it becomes more popular, the choices in finding bamboo flooring suppliers will continue to increase, making it difficult for the consumer to know which ones are trustworthy and which are not. Especially when dealing with a purchase that run into ... (read more) Author: sharuq sagaciti

25. Parrot Paradise Singapore - A Place Where You Are Closest To Beauty & Purity September 02, 2009 Did you know that Singapore has the largest park for birds in Southeast Asia? Did you also know that parrots are considered the most intuitive, beautiful, intelligent and charming of the birds? Now at the largest park in Asia, the Jurong bird park, you can find the most varied species of parrots. At one single place, you can find parrots from all over the world. Why parrots you might ask. Well parrots are ignored a lot by the people but parrots are the most amazing birds. They have the ability to perform acrobats. They can bend and flex themselves and it is indeed a pleasure to watch them perf... (read more) Author: Joel Joel Li Yang

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