Thursday, April 28, 2011
In the 60s, hippies heard tales of marijuana and hashish growing everywhere in Nepal and flocked to find it. When the Nepalese government found out that these foreigners were actually causing trouble and were not bringing in the much longed for foreign currency, they announced that they would no longer be allowing visas to be given out. Upon this announcement, the influx of foreigners quickly subsided, leaving behind a substantial heroin problem.
Fuel Crisis in Nepal
Due to the conflict in Libya, the demand for fuel has increased. This fuel is not only used for vehicles, due to their daily extended power outages.
The Nepal Oil Corporation is also having trouble meeting the demand due to the fact that it owes over $50 million to India. The Nepalese government is attempting to put together a loan in order to pay off this debt. The government feels that the best way to pay off this loan is raise the price of oil and is opening talks on this subject this week.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Singapore EXPO
CommunicaAsia Expo held in SingaporeCommunicaAsia has established itself to be the unparalleled one stop ICT event platform in Asia.
This Expo will be the ideal place bringing buyers and sellers together to seek the best returns on investments and to determine the best value and latest convergent technologies and applications.
For more information please visit the following link http://www.communicaasia.com
Singapore to host concert by teen heart throb
Justin Bieber LIVE in SingaporeJustin Bieber is performing live for one night only in Singapore.
Tickets priced as low as $98! Kids ask your parents!
For more information on this teenage heart throb and concert tour dates and ticket prices please rush right over to the following link http://www.examiner.com
Singapore History: The Maria Hertogh Riots of 1950
Maria Hertogh Riots of 1950The Maria Hertogh riot's were associated with racial and religious tolerance. Since then Singapore has worked hard to maintain racial harmony, because a country that small cannot afford another racial riot.
For more information on this historical event please visit the following link. http://www.helium.com/
Friday, April 22, 2011
Energy Minister stabbed during blackout
On April 12, the newly elected energy minister was stabbed during a 14 hour power outage that plagues Nepal. The Nepalese police detained 150 people looking for the two assailants.
Gokarna Bistais listed in stable condition after taking injuries to the head and neck. Out of the 150 people detained, 7 have been held for further questioning. Civil War In Nepal
In 1996, the Nepal civil war broke out as the communist party attempted to overthrow the existing government. The Royal Nepal Army was brought in to use police force to stop this uprising and two years later the amount of force was increased to try to stop the ongoing war.
The Prince Dipendra killed his father and mother, King Birendra and Queen Aishwarya, in 2001, causing the kingship to fall to his uncle Gyanendra. Supplies and monetary aid was sent by the United States, Europe and India to the Nepalese government through the War on Terror in 2002. By the end of the war in 2006, there had been a close to 13,000 causalities.Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Thailand History
The Thais moved from their ancestral home in southern China into mainland southeast Asia around the 10th century AD. Prior to this, Indianized kingdoms such as the Mon, Khmer and Malay kingdoms ruled the region. The Thais established their own states starting with Sukhothai, Chiang Saen and Chiang Mai and Lanna Kingdom and then Ayutthaya kingdom. These states fought each other and were under constant threat from the Khmers, Burma and Vietnam. Much later, the European colonial powers threatened in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Thailand News
Thailand on Tuesday urged authorities in its insurgency-ridden southern provinces to step up security surveillance after a string of deadly attacks in the region.
In the latest incident, a paramilitary soldier and two teenage suspected Islamic militants were killed late on Monday in a gun battle following an ambush on an army outpost in Pattani province, local police said.
Hours earlier a car bomb exploded in the main city in neighbouring Yala province, leaving one army ranger dead and 23 other people wounded, including civilians.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
A Look at Nepal Today
Nepal to this day is one of the most underdeveloped and poorest countries in the world. Most of the income for this nation comes from its agricultural communities. There is great potential for the use of hydropower in this area but due to the government instability and the risk of natural disasters in the area, little has been done on this front.
In 1996 there was a civil war that broke out in Nepal that lasted for the next 10 years. Upon the end of the war in 2006, the government has shifted political parties several times as it has attempted to draft a constitution, which is due in May of this year.
Nepal: History and Facts
Located in the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal was the birthplace of Buddhism. Around 563 B.C., Prince Siddhartha Gautama was born and later gave up his wealth and status in search of enlightenment.
It is unknown the exact origin of the name of Nepal; it could have originated from the name of a tribe in the area, or it might have come from the root “Ne”, which could have come from the name of an advisor to one of the kings, or could have come from the local language where its meanings range from “center” to “holy”.
Friday, April 15, 2011
The Fall Of Singapore The fall of Singapore to the Japanese Army on February 15th 1942 is considered one of the greatest defeats in the history of British Army and probably Brittan's worst defeats in World War 2. The fall in 1942 clearly illustrated the way that Japan was to fight to fighting the Far East. For more information on this history topic please proceed to the following http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/fall_of_singapore.htm
Singapore NewsUniversal Studios Singapore's Grand Opening on May28.
Universal Studios Singapore will have it's grand opening on May 28th, and some Hollywoodand Asian celebrities are expected to be in town.
The park has 21 rides including the world's tallest duelling roller coaster called the Battelstar Galactica.Guests can log on to www.rwsentosa.com for updates.
For more information on the above please go to the following linkhttp://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1123058/1/.html
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Singapore- A Brief History, Past and Present
A Brief History:"It is a place that cherishes it's past as it looks to the future"
The earliest know mention of Singapore was a 3rd century Chinese account which described Singapore as "Pu-luo-chung" or the island at the end of a peninsula. Little is know about the island's history at this time but many well known handed down descriptions point to Singapore's colorful past.
Singapore Today:
"It is a city with it's head in the future and it's soul in the past" In just 150 years, Singapore has grown into a thriving center of commerce and industry, and the Republic has increased it's manfacturing base. Singapore is the busiest port in the world with over 600 shipping lines, sending super tankers, container ships and passenger liners to share.
For more information about these subjects please follow the link below.
http://www.asia-planet.net/singapore/information.htm
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Singapore Current Events, History & More
Singapore's National Productivity Fund Singapore's labor productivity rose by 10.7% for the year. This compares with the -4% productivity growth for Singapore in 1966 to 1990 time period.
Read more about this and other Singapore News at the link provided below.
http://http//www.thegovmonitor.com/world_news/asia/singapore-outlines-productivity-key-for-economic-growth-47101.html
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