Showing posts with label Asia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Asia. Show all posts

Monday, November 21, 2005

2005 APEC Economic Leaders Meeting in Korea

At each APEC conference, the last official photograph of the attendees is in the country's national costume.

Sunday, September 11, 2005

More on Disney Hong Kong

When Disney opened EuroDisney, there were problems stemming from Disney's lack of knowledge of local customs. Seems as though they're running into problems in Hong Kong as well, this time by adapting to local customs. Disney Hong Kong has added shark's fin soup to the menu, a popular Asian delicacy, but environmentalists protested the shark killings. Also, some are concerned that the Disney souvenirs are made using sweatshop labor. As you might expect, the LA Times has an excellent article on Disney's international trials and tribulations:

Translating Anaheim for Asia

Disney is also considering adding a park in Shanghai.......