the year ahead - 2011, page-16

Thank you will read and absorb.
I live permanently in SE Asia, so above article from N_terra very interesting.
Have not been to Lao for a few years, but loved the arty and eco business feel in Vientiane. Not to mention the french bread.

Ironic how such an ancient and clever culture as the Chinese seam to have become so shallow, soulless and hungry. (in my immature opinion)

I am not nationalistic but am very proud of Aussie Miners.
Would like to see more Aussies investing in their efforts.
Much better than a resource tax that the government can squander, a piece of the action starts from a 500AUD trade. (about 50 packs of smokes now I expect).