Tags: asean

Asean City

Today marks the 42nd Asean Day a non-Holiday for a region struggling to get recognized by its own peoples. I said it before, time and again, to make August 8th a special non-working Holiday so that people will talk about it - increase awareness. If p… more »

Two New Portals about the ASEAN Identity

ASEAN Vision 2020 ASEAN should be a community conscious of its ties of history, aware of its cultural heritage, and bond by a common regional identity. Remember when I discussed about the ASEAN Identity.. crisis? Raising the questions of what i… more »

The 1st ASEAN Constitution and the ASEAN Economic Blueprint - what?

THIS IS IT!! Yes, this is it fellow ASEAN Citizens! The moment when ASEAN will finally decide its road for the future of our region. Are we going to remain as ten independent countries or are we going to slowly adopt a unified region legalized by law?… more »

Vietnam - Nelumbo nucifera

Lotus flowers have been growing for millions of years. In Vietnam, the lotus is classified as one the four gentlemanly flowers along with pine, bamboo, and chrysanthemum. Botanical Name Nelumbo nucifera (English) Commo… more »