Myanmar: Once Shunned, Now Shines
Now that Myanmar is gradually emerging from military oppression and opening up to foreign trade and investment, international businesses are rushing in feverishly, like a pack of wolves drawn to fresh meat.
Research Shows Americans Driving Less
In a recent study by Michael Sivak from the University of Michigan’s Transport Research Institute, the distance traveled by light duty vehicles in the US has decreased since peaking in 2006.
America Tops World Gas Producer Rankings
Almost by stealth, the good old US of A has become the world’s top producer of natural gas replacing Russia. According to a report by Kevin Logan of HSBC, this occurred in 2011, an event therefore missed by most of us. In the same article, Logan is predicting that by 2020, the US should become a net exporter of gas and perhaps even oil. This data came from the US Energy Information Agency which was then followed by last month’s announcement that China has now become the holder of the perhaps unwelcome status of world’s largest oil importer.
X-1R On The Road To Myanmar
Myanmar is opening up. You would have to be living under a rock to not know this. Back in 1962, the country became a 1 party state after an army-led coupe d’etat took the reins of power and installed the Union Revolutionary Council as the single allowed political party.
007s And Their Aston Martins
Don’t you just love 007 movies? I do, especially with Sir Sean Connery in it. It’s not just his good looks and the voice, but I also love his rides.
Malaysians vs Singaporeans: Who’s Worse Off?
Malaysia is located just above the country that has one of most expensive properties prices and earns one of the top per capita incomes in the world. Malaysians always hear complaints from Singaporeans about how expensive it is for them to own a car, even though these same people are enjoying household incomes of USD7000 to USD9000.