Latest posts by Mong Palatino from October, 2008
Indonesia: Local software industry
Hardjono Teknoblog blogs about the need for Indonesia to “develop its local software industry to the point that it can obtain a portion of the global software outsourcing market.”
Thailand: Vegetarian festival 2008
Chinese communities in Thailand are celebrating the annual Vegetarian festival. Check out these interesting photos.
Singapore: Breastmilk in ice cream
Red Roses, Gold Thorns from Singapore opposes the proposal to use breast milk in making ice cream products.
Philippines: Comment on Palin
After reading an interview of US vice president candidate Sarah Palin, a popular Filipino blogger comments: “The woman has no idea what she’s talking about! It is not sexist to call a dimwit a dimwit, especially if she’s running for the vice-presidency.”
China milk scandal and Southeast Asia
Like the rest of the world, the China milk scandal has shocked Southeast Asian countries. China is the major trading partner of Southeast Asian nations. How did governments, consumers, and bloggers from the region react to the issue?
Thailand: Student initiation ceremonies
Oneditorial writes about the student initiation ceremonies in some of the schools in Thailand.
Laos: Rituals of moving into a new house
Nye Noona blogs about the rituals practiced in Laos and Thailand when moving into a new house.
Brunei: List of contaminated items from China
Brunei's Ministry of Health has published a list of contaminated products from China. Many of the food items are sold in Brunei markets.
Myanmar: Journalist, opposition leader arrested
Ohn Kyaing, a veteran Burmese journalist and opposition figure was arrested by the police Wednesday night. Ohn Kyaing was also involved in cyclone relief activities.
Myanmar: Veteran journalist criticizes bloggers
Respected intellectual and veteran journalist Mg Su San criticizes the behavior of some Myanmar bloggers who are “abusing the chance to express given by the new technology.”
Singapore: Regulation of political activities
Still Me blogs about the regulation of political activities in Singapore. The blogger suggests several unique ways to circumvent surveillance.
Vietnam: Typhoon during harvest time
Typhoon Hagupit killed more than 40 persons in Vietnam. Economic losses are huge especially in agriculture since it is rice harvest time.
