Similarities between Thai and Mandarin
Today we’re going to dive in and take a look at the linguistic similarities between two languages, both of which originate from Asian countries with… Read More »Similarities between Thai and Mandarin
Languages of Asia
Localization and E-commerce strategy in India
India is one of the world’s emerging markets which is also home to a long history, vibrant culture and over one billion population. It is… Read More »Localization and E-commerce strategy in India
Ever wondered which Japanese fonts you should use?
Japanese language is a fascinating topic, and inspired by our Japanese week we decided to keep things going and provide you with some practical information… Read More »Ever wondered which Japanese fonts you should use?
Lao and Thai – same, same but not really
The shared history Thailand and Laos have long been considered as sibling countries, having shared a history even before the colonial era began. They share… Read More »Lao and Thai – same, same but not really
The Chinese dragon – an ancient protector of the Chinese people
China – a country of many impressions. When people refer to China, the things that usually come to mind are facts such as the population… Read More »The Chinese dragon – an ancient protector of the Chinese people
Netflix and chill in the realm of Chinese productions?
Netflix may be prohibited in China – where government regulation favors homegrown rivals like iQiyi, Tencent Video, and Alibaba’s Youku – but that hasn’t stopped… Read More »Netflix and chill in the realm of Chinese productions?
One continent, 49 countries and 2300 languages. Asia!
When referring to a language spoken in Asia, people often use the term “Asian language family”. Here’s an educational fact – there’s no such thing,… Read More »One continent, 49 countries and 2300 languages. Asia!
Discovering Hmong: A language from a culturally and historically rich ethnic minority.
If you’ve been to the north of Thailand, Vietnam or the south of Laos, Myanmar, and China, you’ve probably seen someone from the Hmong ethnic… Read More »Discovering Hmong: A language from a culturally and historically rich ethnic minority.
Why do Koreans and Japanese understand each other?
Japan and Korea have shared a common cultural tradition of broadly defined Confucianism, which in general is quite different from the Western tradition. Their modern… Read More »Why do Koreans and Japanese understand each other?
The Four Great Classics of China – truly great reads with a tinge of ancient modernism
As autumn is already knocking on our doors I come with an exquisite list of must-reads for those who consider themselves fans of Eastern culture.… Read More »The Four Great Classics of China – truly great reads with a tinge of ancient modernism