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What are the cultures of Asia?
Asia is the birthplace of many religions such as Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism, Shintoism, Sikhism, Taoism, and Zoroastrianism. All major religious traditions are practiced in the region and new forms are constantly emerging.
Where is Singapore compared to China?
Singapore is 0.11 times as big as Shanghai (China) It lies about one degree of latitude (137 kilometres or 85 miles) north of the equator, off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, bordering the Straits of Malacca to the west, the Riau Islands to the south, and the South China Sea to the east.
Are Singapore and South Korea part of ASEAN?
Actually, while Singapore is part of ASEAN, South Korea is part of the ASEAN+3. Yeah, I had no idea this “+3” existed until Dr Kim mentioned it. ASEAN+3 is an expanded version of ASEAN transnational forum with 3 additional countries: Japan, China and South Korea.
What is the difference between South Korea and Singapore?
South Korea has big brand names such as Samsung, Hyundai, Lotte and more, whereas Singapore has brands that are making it big overseas such as Charles & Keith, BreadTalk and Razer. 4. Yet both Singapore and South Korea face concerns from its own citizens over globalisation
What do young South Koreans think of China?
Older Koreans, while often anti-Communist, tend to respect Chinese culture, which influenced the Korean Peninsula for millenniums. They have also looked upon the country as a benign giant whose rapid economic growth was a boon for South Korean exporters. Younger South Koreans tend not to share that perspective.
Which country is viewed most unfavorably in South Korea?
Anti-Chinese sentiment has grown so much this year that China has replaced Japan — the former colonial ruler — as the country regarded most unfavorably in South Korea, according to a joint survey by the polling company Hankook Research and the Korean newsmagazine SisaIN.