“Why are Vietnam’s schools so good?
It understands the value of education and manages its teachers well.”

#Vietnam #education #TootSEA
https://www.economist.com/asia/2023/06/29/why-are-vietnams-schools-so-good

This piece traces how a lot of the current anti-LGBTQ sentiment in Singapore probably comes from America (yet somehow, our government seems to believe that it’s only ‘foreign interference’ when you advocate for rights, not when you advocate for discrimination). There’s a good video too linked in the article

https://heckinunicorn.com/blogs/heckin-unicorn-blog/anti-lgbtq-fake-science-is-spreading-in-singapore

#TootSea #Singapore #LGBTQ #LGBT

Good news!

Nobel laureate Maria Ressa acquitted of tax evasion.
#Philippines #politics #TootSEA
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1830222/nobel-laureate-maria-ressa-acquitted-of-tax-evasion

September Photoblogging Challenge Day 11: retrospect

A sitting nook in one of the heritage houses in Taal, Batangas

#MBSept
#TootSEA

"Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno has admitted that the economic team was not consulted when Malacañang imposed a price cap on rice, as he noted that the measure should not last long as it cannot be sustained. In a briefing, Diokno, who heads the economic team of the Marcos administration, said he was “shocked” when the measure was announced on Aug. 31."

🤡🤡🤡
#Philippines #politics #economics #TootSEA
https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/09/11/2295440/economic-team-shocked-rice-price-cap-diokno?s=09

So people love or hate durians, but I think most people haven't been introduced to durians properly. There's many different types, with different textures / flavors, even smell. I don't love durian the way people from home do, but I can appreciate an excellent one from time to time. My favorite type is 'Red Prawn'. You can't get it outside of Malaysia/ SG. Many growers have farm to table cafes for durians and it's great & they even run durian classes

https://www.99oldtrees.com/durian-masterclass

#TootSea #Singapore

Upon turning 18 in otter-years, by tradition since the time of Sang Nila Otter-ma, a young #otter must embark on the 'Ottersey'. The youngest eligible otter from each major otter clan will journey towards the heart of the island to gather & exchange greetings and knowledge. This site is known to the #otters as the Central Water Catchment and it presents an abundance of fish to catch.

Read more: https://fansofmof.netlify.app/posts/2021-7-25-rail-corridor-pangolins/

#singapore #tootsea #digitalart #wildlife #fiction #pangolins #storytelling

Biden to host Indonesia's Jokowi in November: White House

> "President Biden looks forward to welcoming President Widodo to Washington for a bilateral meeting at the White House this November, and also looks forward to welcoming President Widodo to San Francisco for APEC Economic Leaders' Week."
The White House did not give specific dates for Widodo's visit. The #APEC meeting is scheduled for Nov. 12 to Nov. 18 https://archive.is/2023.09.09-224912/https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/G-20-summit-2/Biden-to-host-Indonesia-s-Jokowi-in-November-White-House #Indonesia #southeastasia #tootsea

#Cambodia’s NE Solar expands manufacturing capacity with new factory in the #US

> NE Solar aims to cater to the commercial and utility-scale sectors in the United States with its new manufacturing plant. The company anticipates beginning production in late Q2 of 2024 and expects the factory in Phoenix to generate around 350 new jobs.
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501357806/cambodias-ne-solar-expands-manufacturing-capacity-with-new-factory-in-the-us/ #solar #solarpower #southeastasia #tootsea

Top US chipmakers, tech firms to attend Vietnam meeting as Biden visits

> Top U.S. semiconductors and digital companies including Intel, GlobalFoundries and Google are expected to attend a business meeting on Monday in Hanoi as President #JoeBiden visits #Vietnam to boost ties, two people familiar with the plan said.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/exclusive-top-us-chipmakers-tech-firms-attend-vietnam-meeting-biden-visits-sources-3758281 #semiconductors #southeastasia #tootsea

In #Singapore, very loud #roosters, strategically dispersed across the island and stationed on trees outside apartment windows, are tasked with a single mission — To ensure that locals get up bright and early every morning so they can lead #productive lives.

- FOM

#ChickenTaskForce #birds #tootsea #chickens

Hello #Malaysians angkat tangan if you remember this song 🙋

It means you are old like me 😂

Ps: had fond memories of this. Each time the truck comes, the neighbourhood dogs for sure join in lol

#TootSEA #Malaysia #Music #Nostalgia

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CwjaOqYhRUc/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Fun fact: I took a DNA test as part of my work as a journalist to cover the National Genographic Project. Interestingly, my maternal DNA is similar to Malay and Indian subjects.
Summary: I probably have #SouthEastAsian ancestors on my mum's side. Most probably either Thai or Malay.
I'm just a salad, like every human out there.
Anyway, the results of this research revealed that Peranakans have 5.62% Malay ancestry.

#Malaysia #Chinese #China #TootSEA

https://www.a-star.edu.sg/News/astarNews/news/press-releases/genomic-analysis-of-peranakan-chinese-reveals-insight-into-ancestry

If I do a 1 night trip to KL or PJ, who will I get to see?? Fedi-kopi??

#TootSea #Malaysia

I wrote a post about how Singaporeans (and Chileans) can get a special work visa to the US. It’s the guide I wish I had many years ago, but now you can have all the info in one place instead of fumbling about for information no one seems to know! Also discusses the pros and cons.

https://popagandhi.com/posts/2023-09-06-how-to-get-a-visa/

#TootSEA #Singapore #Visas

I wrote this post on how you can apply for a Singapore visa. If you’re a conference organizer, you should definitely do this for your speakers from India / China / elsewhere. It’s much cheaper (only US$20 per visa) and it gets approved in hours, not weeks. I just applied for a friend and it was approved in 3 hours

https://popagandhi.com/posts/how-to-apply-for-a-singapore-visa-for-your-friend/

#TootSea #Singapore #Visas #Travel #Conferences

The first Singaporean restaurant in the Bay Area that I’m super excited about: Mama Judy’s! They just had soft launch, and will be opening at the end of the month. They’re in Alameda. Here’s the menu for September

https://www.mama-judy.com/menu/

#BayAreaEats #BAE #Alameda #Food #Singapore #TootSea

"The termination of her appointment could only be expected as she clearly does not support the administration and its programs for nation-building"

🤔

#philippines #politics #TootSEA

https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/09/08/23/resigned-dof-exec-clearly-set-on-maligning-marcos-admin-palace?s=09

#Thailand - Phuket Detains 3 Kenyan Women for Stomach Cocaine Smuggling

> Police officers then returned all three women to the customs area of #Phuket International Airport to remove the suspicious items from their bodies, which took a total of two days. The items were confirmed to be cocaine, which led to the arrest of all three women.

> The total weight of #cocaine seized from all three women was approximately 2,857 grams.
https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/2023/09/07/phuket-detains-3-kenyan-women-for-stomach-cocaine-smuggling/ #southeastasia #tootsea

Thai Airways in talks to buy up to 95 new jets: Industry sources

> The Thai flag carrier, which is in the midst of a bankruptcy protected debt restructuring, has previously indicated a need for 30 or more new jets but its latest request for industry bids opens the door to the purchase of as many as 95 aircraft, the sources said.
https://www.straitstimes.com/business/thai-airways-in-talks-to-buy-up-to-95-new-jets-industry-sources #airlines #aviation #travel #ThaiAirways #southeastasia #tootsea