Monday, October 6, 2014

Southeast Asian travel destinations desolated by some Chinese

The relative decline of Chinese tourists to Southeast Asia is to an extent a story of paradise lost-but is perhaps more so a testament to new paradises found More here: Southeast Asian travel destinations desolated by some Chinese

Philippines hunts for Marcos' plundered art

As family of former dictator seeks historical redemption, government counters with unrelenting search for stolen wealth. More here: Philippines hunts for Marcos' plundered art

Celebration: Foundation Day of the Republic of Korea

Today, the Republic of Korea (ROK) or South Korea celebrates the creation of the state of Gojoseon (ancient Korea) by the legendary king Dangun Wanggeom in 2333 BC. This event is called Gaecheonjeol which means National Foundation Day in English and was enacted as a national holiday in 1909. Diplomatic relations between the Philippines and the ROK were established on March 3, 1949. The ... More here: Celebration: Foundation Day of the Republic of Korea

Philippines hunts for Marcos' plundered art

As family of former dictator seeks historical redemption, government counters with unrelenting search for stolen wealth. More here: Philippines hunts for Marcos' plundered art