A 45-minute documentary about North Korea by RT, a Russian TV network that filmed the footage during their 10-days visit to the mysterious country. The video shows a mildly positive side of nation, probably truth but definitely not the whole truth. … [Read more...] about RT: 10 Days in North Korea
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Top 10 London Attractions
The official London city guide has made a video for the 10 best attractions in the metropolis, including museums, galleries and world heritage sites. No nature sceneries, and shopping is not recommended lol. Actually, the list is based on official … [Read more...] about Top 10 London Attractions
Adolfo Farsari vintage Japanese postcards
Photos of Japan in late 19th century, produced by Italian photographer Adolfo Farsari [wiki], who arrived in Japan in 1873 and built a successful commercial photography business. Hat tip to LabaQ [Jp] and Rocketnews [En]. … [Read more...] about Adolfo Farsari vintage Japanese postcards
CNN: Who is Kim Jong-un?
A summary about Kim Jong-un, the North Korean supreme leader who took over the reign from his father who passed away in 2011. Coming from CNN I expected the video to be more "aggressive" but it's simple facts and stories. There were hopes that the … [Read more...] about CNN: Who is Kim Jong-un?
25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall
Ambition – Rosetta Mission short film
Ambition is a short film to promote the Rosetta mission by the European Space Agency (ESA). Directed by Tomek Bagiński, filmed in Iceland, and stars Aidan Gillen and Aisling Franciosi. Rosetta is a space probe launched in March 2004 for a detailed study … [Read more...] about Ambition – Rosetta Mission short film
Singapore is best place to do business
Singapore tops the ease of doing business chart for the ninth consecutive year. The ranking is featured in the Doing Business report, published annually by the World Bank Group which measures regulations that enhance business activity and those that constrain … [Read more...] about Singapore is best place to do business
A Tale of Two Koreas
An infographic by The World Weekly which shows some differences between North Korea and South Korea. The peninsular was divided into two after World War II as a result of the Cold War. They are still in confrontation these days. … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Koreas
PETRONAS Deepavali – The Light Within
A short, light-hearted movie by Malaysian oil and gas company PETRONAS, in celebration of Deepavali, the Hindu festival of lights. Happy Deepavali to my Hindus neighbours and devotees worldwide. … [Read more...] about PETRONAS Deepavali – The Light Within
16 dead in Korean outdoor concert mishap
At least 16 spectators died and 10 seriously injured in a mishap at an outdoor concert in Seongnam, Korea, on October 17, 2014. The victims fell 20 metres into an underground parking area when the ventilation grates (which they were not supposed to stand on) … [Read more...] about 16 dead in Korean outdoor concert mishap