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		<title>Booking Cheap International Flights to Asia</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:45:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andy Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Asia]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[With costs going up for all the international airlines, it seems that the odds of getting cheap international flights to Asia at the last minute are very slim. If at all there is a cheap air fare, you can be sure it will be snapped up quickly; most likely on the first hour of the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With costs going up for all the international airlines, it seems that the odds of getting cheap international flights to Asia at the last minute are very slim. If at all there is a cheap air fare, you can be sure it will be snapped up quickly; most likely on the first hour of the first day itself. Deals are available, but last minute deals are rare. Airlines are encouraging people to book in advance through discounted offers and very often cheap international flights to Asia are available a couple of months in advance. Airline budgets are getting tighter and the number of flights going out to destinations is being reduced to maximize profit.</p>
<p>In general, booking early will get you a good deal; booking a summer flight in January or February will be far less costly than booking the same flight in March or April. With the reduction in capacity, half empty planes are becoming less and less common. This means that the chance of snapping up a last minute deal is low. However, you should never say never. In the event that you cannot find cheap international flights to Asia, one of the options you can explore when travelling in Asia is the low cost carriers that operate within the major hubs in the region. Singapore&#8217;s Changi Airport could be considered a hub for many of the major air carriers, much like Atlanta in the United States.</p>
<p>There are many low cost, no frills airlines around the world. However, they mostly operate in a given region and rarely travel between continents. This means that even if you cannot find cheap international flights to Asia, you can still avail of bargain prices on domestic flights between the cities of the same country. Some low cost carriers will also operate between Asian countries.</p>
<p>If you are travelling around Asia, it might be an idea to consider booking flights on the low cost carriers between the countries that you intend visiting. Long haul flights offered by low cost airlines are only now being introduced between London and some parts of Southeast Asia. However, travel between south eastern Asian countries such as Singapore and Vietnam can be accomplished relying mainly on the low cost air carriers. There are also a handful of domestic airlines operating in Asian countries.</p>
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		<title>Vietnamese Fine Art</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 08:37:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alan Smith</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Viet Nam]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Artists]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Vietnamese fine art is finally coming out of the closet to present itself in its full glory before a wider audience. The growth of interest and the rise in popular enthusiasm about Vietnamese fine art have been truly phenomenal in the past few years. The last decade, especially, has witnessed a dramatic growth in the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Vietnamese fine art is finally coming out of the closet to present itself in its full glory before a wider audience. The growth of interest and the rise in popular enthusiasm about Vietnamese fine art have been truly phenomenal in the past few years. The last decade, especially, has witnessed a dramatic growth in the number of people world-wide taking an enormous deal of interest in Vietnamese fine art. It is safe to assume now that Vietnamese fine art has finally come of age and is ready to go truly international.</p>
<p>The contemporary art scene of Vietnam is buzzing with activity, and is vibrant like never before. This is to be attributed not only to strong commercial considerations, but also to the commitment of artists and dealers to create and promote quality work. One cannot help but wonder in awe when one looks upon the radical metamorphosis of Vietnamese art over the last few years. Less than a decade ago, contemporary Vietnamese fine art and artists had negligible presence in their own country and virtually none on the international art scene. Yet, in 1993, eminent art critic and accomplished painter Ca Le Thang wrote in the popular art journal My Thuat, &#8220;In 1992 a total of 130 groups and one man exhibitions were opened in Ho Chi Minh City, featuring works by local (Vietnamese) artists&#8230; and even (artists) from overseas. Over 5,500 works created by more than 200 artists were exhibited in 25 different locations; attendance numbers rose to over 400,000.&#8221;</p>
<p>Vietnamese fine art, since then, has only grown from strength to strength with every passing year. A closer look at this phenomenon reveals that it is not just the profile and status of the nation&#8217;s art and artists that have grown in strength. The change is also evident in the quality of the art and in the scope of its representation through local, regional and international galleries and museums.</p>
<p>Local galleries and museums have a major role to play in the growing popularity of Vietnamese fine art. They are the main driving factor behind the increasing popular enthusiasm and the commercial success of fine art in Vietnam. Such galleries are virtually countless in cities such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Hue. Some are nothing more than mere shops selling paintings. In the major cities, about 50 of these galleries can be deemed professional. They deal in a wide variety of local art, ranging from highly popular landscape and figurative work to abstract and experimental work in lacquer and other mediums. The range of variety to be noticed in Vietnamese fine art by gazing upon these paintings is truly amazing.</p>
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		<title>Using India Exporters For Your Business</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:16:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Isha</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[India]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are actually a plethora of exporters located within India and the surrounding areas. Many of their products go overseas, such as to the United States and many places throughout Europe. Chances are that you have seen at least a few products that you use on a daily basis that have the label, &#8220;Made in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are actually a plethora of exporters located within India and the surrounding areas. Many of their products go overseas, such as to the United States and many places throughout Europe. Chances are that you have seen at least a few products that you use on a daily basis that have the label, &#8220;Made in India,&#8221; or something written on a sticker label to that effect. Indeed, plenty of retailers choose India exporters as their primary place of trading and deals since there is inexpensive labor available as well as plenty of products to choose from and sell.</p>
<p>India exporters have literally thousands of items to choose from, if you are a retail organization that needs to find products to sell. There are India exporters that specialize in everything from baby products all the way to furniture, toys, and hand tools. When a company outside of India decides that they need to find a new product line or a way to purchase things cheaper for their customers, these companies will often choose to look within India&#8217;s borders for specific exporting companies that are able to produce the things that they want. On the other hand, this type of labor or production can often be contracted out to exporters within India for a small price, if desired.</p>
<p>Another reason why exporters from India are used is because they are often so much less expensive than those located right inside one&#8217;s own country. For example, United States&#8217; retailers often choose to import products from India&#8217;s exporters simply because they can increase their profit while giving the exporting companies their business as well! In addition, the products that can be purchased from India are usually of the same or nearly the same quality as those wholesalers located right in the United States.</p>
<p>Exporting products from India also gives the upper hand to consumers as well. Since retailers are paying a small price for the things they import, those cheap prices are passed along to the consumer! In essence, exporting from India is a win-win situation for everyone: the India exporter benefits, the retailer benefits, and the consumer benefits because he or she is able to pay low prices for the items that are bought! Even though there are some who advise not to export products from India because of the &#8220;risks&#8221; that supposedly exist, plenty of individuals, businesses, and India exporting customers have found that the transactions go smoothly and the products that are bought and sold are of good quality as well!</p>
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		<title>Knowing About Data Entry, Data Conversion, Data Acquisition.</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 03:46:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Celia</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[India]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Data Conversion]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Data entry services provided by the firms are growing very rapidly with a huge demand. It may sound that data entry is a simple task to do but it is not so simple and plays an important role in running a successful business. We all know that data and information related to any company is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.unisoftdatatech.com/">Data entry services</a> provided by the firms are growing very rapidly with a huge demand. It may sound that data entry is a simple task to do but it is not so simple and plays an important role in running a successful business. We all know that data and information related to any company is very crucial for them. Data are priceless for any firm, no-matter they are small or big. The companies provide you highly customized business solutions depending on your requirement.</p>
<p>The companies also provide various range of services for all kinds of textual data capturing from printed matter, manuscripts, and even web research. Very advanced technologies are used to convert large quantities of paper work and image based task to electronic data that is usable in database and in the management system. Any kind of data is very essential for an organization whether it is manual or electronic.</p>
<p>There are many companies that provide highly accurate data entry services with complete confidentiality and high level of accuracy. These services are undertaken by banks, retail organizations, medical research facilities, universities, insurance companies, newspapers, large corporate enterprises, direct marketing and database marketing firms, school and trade associations to make their organization a successful and profitable enterprise.</p>
<p>Outsourcing is a business strategy which is highly being used by businesses to take care of the data entry services. In fact, the process of outsourcing has made things simpler for business owners and the businesses are running successfully. The companies that are involved in outsourcing work do provide these services efficiently to those firms who are burdened with heavy workload. If you are running a business of your own and want to manage it properly and run smoothly, then all you need to do is to hire data entry services.</p>
<p>Availing the benefits of outsourcing works in the form of data entry services can prove tremendous for your company. If you outsource your extra burden of work to a company then in such case, you can make growth plans and strategies for your organization. The companies will console you about the high quality of services and the accuracy they provide for the business that needs data to be extracted from any source.</p>
<p>Data entry services is an information technology enabled services that provides you wide range of services. The professionals working for you are trained and extremely talented who are ready to provide you high end services with full dedication. Since, you are spending money for this, so you must take the best services and choose those companies who can cater to your needs according to you.</p>
<p>Data entry services is not a complex application but it’s extremely time taking and this the main reason for a company that hires this service so that they can save their time and money. Every business has many more things to consider for their growth prospects and for this reason they don’t want to waste their time and money in such stuffs. The professionals are especially trained according to the requirement of the work depending on how critical the work is. Hiring for this service is definitely a wise decision for your business prospects. These types of services will surely help you to make big profits in the business. The strategy and techniques applied to any business is the key to success.</p>
<p>So don&#8217;t be hesitant, contact a trustworthy data entry service like Unisoft Datatech to help your business.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.unisoftdatatech.com/">Unisoft Datatech</a> is registered partnership firm based in India offering a wide range of back office and Information Technology Enabled Services namely Data Entry Services (Online Data Entry using Remote Desktop Server (RDS) &#038; Offline Data Entry &#038; Data Processing (Insurcance Claims Data Processing, Medical Form Data Processing, Check Data Processing, Data Processing for E-catalog)), Data Processing, Scanning, OCR that match the high global standards in terms of efficiency with Quality Work and Accuracy.</p>
<p>Unisoft Datatech has the expertise and capacity to handle your most complexes, time-critical and cost-sensitive Data Entry and Data Conversion projects. This company has the resources, technology, infrastructure and experience in digital data conversion of large volumes of content: Books, Magazines, Newspapers, Journals and a Variety of forms.</p>
<p>Unisoft Datatech provides high quality, time bound cost effective back office IT services (Data Entry, Data Entry into Client online Web Application, Tools or Web Site, Data Entry into Clients Desktop (PC) using Remote Desktop Server, Data Conversion, Data Processing, Scanning, OCR), the clients in USA, UK, Australia, Canada, Japan, Iseraland, Iseral, Spain, The Netherland, New Zealand, France, and Hong Kong. With the operations in India. Ensure the clients are satisfied and revert back to Unisoft Datatech for the future needs.</p>
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		<title>Fascinating Places in Vietnam</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:26:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Isha</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Viet Nam]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is located in Hanoi, and this is where the great Ho Chi Minh is entombed. It is very strict here, so one should follow the rules of no talking or loud noises and no photo taking once inside the mausoleum. If you found the solemnity in the mausoleum too stifling, then [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is located in Hanoi, and this is where the great Ho Chi Minh is entombed. It is very strict here, so one should follow the rules of no talking or loud noises and no photo taking once inside the mausoleum. If you found the solemnity in the mausoleum too stifling, then the museum can take some of that feeling away. Here, you will get to see photos and old letters during the time of Ho Chi Minh. Just do not mind some of the gruesome pictures of the war though.</p>
<p>After the museum, you can visit Ho Chi Minh&#8217;s vestige. This is where the great man lived and worked. You will also get to see here the houses where he lived in, which are always kept clean as the day he died. One-Pillar Pagoda is a short walk from the mausoleum and the museum of Ho Chi Minh. It is also one of the must-see destinations in Vietnam. Watch out though as the grounds can be crowded with a lot of tourists at one time.</p>
<p>Hoan Kiem Lake is a relaxing place to be if you want a quiet time alone. In this park, you can have a leisurely stroll with your loved one. You can also visit the Ngoc Son Temple in this park, which is a good source for Vietnamese history and culture, among which is the story of the giant turtle that is said to inhabit the lake. </p>
<p>Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre is a nice way to spend the day with your family. The theatre tells of Vietnamese history and legends through the use of wooden figures representing men and women and the ever-present dragons. The story is told through music and the puppets dancing.</p>
<p>For a completely unique experience, you should visit the floating markets of Can Tho. You can also take a tour of the area by renting a boat. Some of the floating markets are Cai Rang (sells wholesales mainly), Phong Dien (for retails), Phung Hiep and Tra On.</p>
<p>If you want to go boat riding, then you should visit Ho Xuan Huong, which is also called Xuan Huong Lake. This is located in Dalat and is a favorite among tourists who want to get some peace and quite. This is also a favorite spot of honeymooners as they stroll hand in hand along the banks of the lake. Thung Lung Tinh Yeu is called the Valley of Love and is also popular among honeymooners. This is a wonderful place if you enjoy canyoning. If you have canyoning in mind, then this is the place for you as they have canyoning operators as well who will guide you on your trip.</p>
<p>Ho Chi Minh City was popularly known as Saigon. Here, you will get to see a lot of fascinating places such as the Reunification Palace of the Independence Palace. There is also the War Remnants Museum as well as the Museum of Vietnamese History if you want to know more about the history and culture of Vietnam. </p>
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		<title>Investing in Energy Production in Japan</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 07:57:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kitta</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Japan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Energy Production]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Once you want to invest in energy production in Japan, you should find out the Japanese market. Because Japan is extremely well populated, it is sometimes more difficult to break the Japanese market than you would break any other market. If you are nonetheless capable to exploit installations near the shore or maybe offshore installations, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Once you want to invest in energy production in Japan, you should find out the Japanese market. Because Japan is extremely well populated, it is sometimes more difficult to break the Japanese market than you would break any other market. If you are nonetheless capable to exploit installations near the shore or maybe offshore installations, then you could have the possibility to make a profit out of wind energy. However, when going offshore for the business, it becomes more expensive, due to the existence of construction of foundations. The wind is also stronger and this can amount to higher costs. The equipment you will need will also need to be updated constantly because technology advances by the day. Therefore, the prices per kilowatt hour has decreased, since the turbines have become more efficient. Therefore, if comparing wind energy with other types of energy nowadays, this industry of wind energy is one of the most competitive. Therefore, you need to be able to utilize locations near the sea, where there is a lot of wind and then maintain a competitive prices comparable to the prices in the other industries. </p>
<p>In Japan, there is the sense that people need to be able to produce their own energy because it is imperative that they don&#8217;t use imported energy. Therefore, despite being isolated on an island, there is the need to start producing energy, but with so few natural resources it is almost impossible. Therefore, Japan needs to invest in energy production and become overt to foreign investment seeking to implement their solutions in Japan. It is only through this method that Japan will be able to become energy independent. By allowing companies such as Vestas in the involvement of research, Japan is extending the ways it is actively seeking for energy production. Wind produced energy represents probably, one of the most successful competitors so far.</p>
<p>Moreover, energy production under the name of microhydoelectric power has become to catch as a trend in the Japanese world; because Japan is home to a large number of rivers as well as mountain streams, these are ideal places to install microhydoelectric plants, to produce energy from the water. This move has been known as the technology development of industrial and new energy technology. To make a comparison, the label named minihydroelectric power can accommodate more than one thousand kilowatts per electrical energy. Therefore, as a conclusion, the power plants, both mini as well as micro hydroelectric power at a small scale have become suitable to create electricity in high-altitude regions, in mountainous regions. These power plants possess certain characteristics and have been involved so far so that the hydroelectric technology can be developed in Japan.</p>
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		<title>Holiday In Thailand</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 02:16:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Emily</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Thailand]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thailand means the land of the free which lies in the heart of Southeast Asia. It is one of the most beautiful places in the world and one can only experience the exotic beauty of the place when you get there. The fresh air kissing your face when you walk on the beach, the mouth [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thailand means the land of the free which lies in the heart of Southeast Asia. It is one of the most beautiful places in the world and one can only experience the exotic beauty of the place when you get there. The fresh air kissing your face when you walk on the beach, the mouth watering dishes and the rush and madness in the market is something you will perhaps not get to see anywhere else.</p>
<p>Thailand&#8217;s geographical region is divided into four parts: </p>
<p>The mountains and forests are in the north. You can find fascinating handicrafts and multicolored orchids.</p>
<p>The central part where you will find paddy field, farms and all kinds of fruits.</p>
<p>The northeast plateau is famous for its rich archaeological and anthropological heritage.</p>
<p>You will find tropical islands in the southern peninsula. The people on this place are involved in fishing, rubber cultivation and tin mining.</p>
<p>The people of Thailand are very friendly and hospitable. This place is rich in monumental heritage and famous for its beaches. Thailand is an ideal holiday destination for all, from those who are looking for a romantic holiday, to shoppers to the food lovers as you get to taste varieties of sea food, down in the street to the most expensive restaurants. It offers something to every traveler.</p>
<p>Many travelers also come here for adventurous holiday. As this place offer all kinds of sport for all ages like scuba diving, snorkeling, wind-surfing and water-skiing. After all these activities you can simply relax by lounging on the beautiful beach sipping your favorite drink with a good company.</p>
<p>Bangkok is the capital of Thailand. Bankok means &#8220;city of angels&#8221;, it is a small Thailand in itself. It is the centre of commercial, industrial and cultural activities. If you are looking for peace and simplicity you can visit the Buddhist temples and the amazing part is it stands by side by side with nightclubs and café. You can see monks walking in their red robes all over the place and one can only wonder how they can attain such peacefulness in this rush and hectic world.</p>
<p>Another main attraction in Thailand is Phuket known for its exotic island. The nightlife there is lively with its multicuisine restaurants and bars always filled with tourists. But of course if are looking for a quite meal you can do that by going to the right place.</p>
<p>Chiang Mai is another place which is a combination of modern city life and the old village charm. There are elaborate temples and cultural relics some of which are very old close to 700 years. On the top of the mountain is Doi Suthep monastery which overlooks the fertile valley embracing Chiang Mai.The local night bazaar is the favorite shopping place for tourists where you can get hand made local stuff, tribal wears and also latest modern junks for a good bargain.</p>
<p>You will have no problem communicating as most of the hotels, restaurants and tourist places speak English and other European languages. There are various modes of transportation. You can either hire a taxi to go around the city, or take the city bus .There is also something called Tuk-Tuk, a three wheeler. You would definitely enjoy the open air ride on this three wheeler and for longer destinations there are trains always running to all the places.</p>
<p>Thailand is blessed with three seasons &#8211; summers from February to May, Rainy season from June to October with plenty of sunshine and the cold season from November to January. A lot of people go for holidays in Thailand during December and January as it is the perfect season to relax and party. Thailand becomes a mini world as people from all over the world come here for holidays during this season.</p>
<p>Surely now you know what your next holiday destination is &#8211; God&#8217;s very own creation Thailand! Let&#8217;s come with <a href="http://www.azuretours.com">Azure Travel</a> providing package tours in Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, hotels reservation, vacation throughout Thailand and South East Asia. Azure Travel, based in <a href="http://www.azuretours.com">Bangkok tour operators</a> and travel agent, is entering the hospitality business with valuable experience. This enables it to provide the best services for clients. The staff has many years of experience behind them.</p>
<p>You can sign up for one of the popular package tours or work with Azure Travel to design a tour to your own specifications. Either way, Azure Travel guarantees your satisfied vacation.</p>
<p>Once you are in Thailand, all you need to do is relax and enjoy your holidays with the exotic Thai cuisine, the breathtaking natural beauty and the magnificently architectured temples.</p>
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		<title>Challenges For eCommerce Growth In India</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 06:17:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Fred Peters</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[eCommerce in India is estimated to be around $1.9 billion by the year end of 2008, according to eMarketer with 66% growth from 2007. Though these figures look good on paper, but when compared with some of the Asian counterparts, they are not encouraging. The eCommerce growth in India is being hindered by various drawbacks [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>eCommerce in India is estimated to be around $1.9 billion by the year end of 2008, according to eMarketer with 66% growth from 2007. Though these figures look good on paper, but when compared with some of the Asian counterparts, they are not encouraging. The eCommerce growth in India is being hindered by various drawbacks and bottlenecks.</p>
<p>Computer Illiteracy: Only 65 million people are computer literates in India as of September, 2007, according to eMarketer. Here, computer literates mean people who can operate or use a computer without any aid. The number is too small for a country with a population of over 1.1 billion and out of those 64.5% are literate as on 2007. That means the percent of people who can operate computer are just above 10% of the total literates.</p>
<p>Poor PC Penetration: India has only 36 PCs for every 1000 people as of 2007 according to Gartner. This is one of the lowest in the Asia-Pacific region where India stood at 49th position after the countries like China with 122 PCs, Philippines with 89, Vietnam with 78 and Indonesia with 37. Affordability and lack of awareness among the common people are the main reasons for these discouraging figures.</p>
<p>Low Internet Penetration: Internet penetration is only 5.3% as of 2007, according to InternetWorldStats, which is again one of the lowest among the other Asian countries. When it comes to the number of Internet subscriptions, India has 11.09 million subscriptions as on March, 2008, according to TRAI. It is also noted that the growth rate of the Internet subscriptions is decreased by 0.56% when it is compared to the previous quarter.</p>
<p>Poor Broadband Connectivity: According to the latest TRAI’s report, there are nearly 4.15 million broadband subscriptions in India as of May, 2008. The broadband penetration rate is a mere 2.65%, which is far less than the comparable China which has 14.35% of penetration. In 2007, the broadband policy released by GOI has set a target to achieve 20 million broadband users by 2010. India has a lot of catching to do even to reach at least 75% of this target.</p>
<p>Expensive Broadband: Broadband rates in India are relatively high when compared to US and UK. The Indian ISPs charge from 47% to 56% of the per capita income for a broadband connection of 512KB speed, which is 6 times slower and 25 to 50 percent costlier than in US. ISPs in India are irresponsible and are indulged in high profiteering rather than providing better broadband connectivity to the last mile.</p>
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		<title>Asia &#8216; The New Economic Superpower</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 08:14:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Linda Greens</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether in the consumer products or manufacyuring industry, Asia is the market which many keen investors have their eyes trained on.
Experts warn that despite the overall positive outlook on the Asian investment market,investors should be selective as to where they put their money. Predictions and valuations can be stretched and sometimes the expectations are unrealistic. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Whether in the consumer products or manufacyuring industry, Asia is the market which many keen investors have their eyes trained on.</p>
<p>Experts warn that despite the overall positive outlook on the Asian investment market,investors should be selective as to where they put their money. Predictions and valuations can be stretched and sometimes the expectations are unrealistic. In 2006, Credit Suisse said that the market for investment continues to offer incredibly profitable and positive opportunities. It is reported, then, that the world can expect a consistent growth in the Asian market for the next three to four years from 2006&#8230;Thus,investment opportunities in the Asian countries continue to be aplenty.</p>
<p>Governments in countries like Japan, China and India have shifted their focus from consuming imported goods to exploiting local and domestic products,thereby helping to boost their local economies. This has given small, growing companies in these Asian countries room and opportunity for growth&#8230;from the investor&#8217;s point of view, this is extremely good news. The Asian economy is set for robust growth and expansion in the long run which providing lucrative returns for foreign investors.</p>
<p>Countries like China, India, Korea, Singapore and Taiwan have sent many unknowing stock market players into silence in recent years because of the dramatic rise in their economic conditions. Each of these countries presents different investment opportunities for investors and the range of their expertise has narrowed down. While some people would argue that Asian investment in China and India would be the most lucrative, others would prefer to techno-friendly countries like Korea, Taiwan and Japan where they already have a strong following for their electronic products and gaming technology as well as household products. Japan and Korea looks to be nose-to-nose for the communications sector too, so, in the near future, the pendulum could swing either way, depending on the number of foreign investors and growth of their domestic markets.</p>
<p>While the US market limps back to health, investors from other parts of the world, particularly countries in Europe, Canada and Australia are eyeing potentially profitable long-term partnerships with companies from these countries. US consumers are generally swallowed by the grave need to save money and reduce the cost of living, the Asian and European market continues to stride ahead. Not long ago, the US market determines the performance of other markets,particularly Asia.But now,the reverse are true. As long as the US market continues to post health growth and do not suffer prolong recession, Asia will continue to grow and provide foreign investors with many investment opportunities.</p>
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		<title>Cultural Issues in South East Asia</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:15:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wolfgang Jaegel</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Before you set out for that holiday or business trip to the South East Asian region, be aware that there are some cultural issues that may impact on your experience. None of these are frightening or off-putting in a big way, just good to know about and expect. Forewarned is forearmed as they say.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Before you set out for that holiday or business trip to the South East Asian region, be aware that there are some cultural issues that may impact on your experience. None of these are frightening or off-putting in a big way, just good to know about and expect. Forewarned is forearmed as they say.</p>
<p>So what does this saving face mean? It means that when people deal with each other there is a greatly heightened awareness and priority on avoiding a perception of embarrassment or humiliation. This applies to you and to the other parties involved. An example would be a conversation between a student and their teacher. The teacher explains a process, and the student does not understand. In the west this would not be a very big deal at all. The student would be happy to, (and in fact be expected to), alert the teacher that they did not understand, and ask for it to be explained in a different way.</p>
<p>In the South East Asian countries of say Thailand or Indonesia, this type of situation would need to be handled carefully. From the students perspective, they firstly would not want to appear slow or inattentive, and may have an issue in asking for a clarification in the class environment. Also, as they would hold their teacher in high esteem, they would definitely not want to allude that they lacked the skills to explain things clearly. From the teachers perspective, they may find it difficult to accept a student expressing confusion in the classroom.</p>
<p>So in these countries, the student may well hold their tongue and either ask a fellow student, or seek to speak to their teacher in private later.</p>
<p>Another issue on this region that visitors may come across is etiquette at religious places. The term for a temple in Buddhist countries such as Thailand and Cambodia is Wat. When visiting a Wat, be sure to dress conservatively. There is no need to be formal, but please do not go in beach clothes or your short disco dress! Additionally, you will inevitably see a collection of shoes at the door. This is simply as the correct etiquette is to take your footwear off before entering. So if you are planning a day of serious temple visiting, a good tip is not to wear lace up shoes. You will find yourself exhausted by the end of the day if you do.</p>
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