How do you open a North Korean bank account? Well after now doing this for about the 5th time in 17 years I can confirm that not only is it very easy, but that in Rason and the Golden Triangle Bank at least it comes with a swell souvenir. Said outing was done as part…
If you’ve ever dabbled in stocks or even glanced at financial news, you’ve probably heard of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). But what exactly is the SEC, and why does it matter? Well, my friend, if Wall Street is a bustling street food market, then the SEC is the hygiene inspector making sure…
In today’s fast-paced academic world, students are always looking for ways to make their study routines more efficient and financially viable. One emerging platform that has gained popularity in the past was Notes Ocean. This unique service allowed students to buy and sell study notes, making the academic experience more collaborative and, at times, even…
So, you’ve landed in Cambodia, ready to gorge on street food, sip Angkor beer, and pretend you know what’s going on. But then you hit a snag—you try to pay for your num pang with your trusty Visa card, and the vendor just laughs (don’t even consider Amex). Welcome to the world of QR Code…
What is the fattest country in Southeast Asia? Southeast Asia is known for its diverse cultures, rich history, and fantastic street food. But in recent years, one issue has become increasingly noticeable across the region: obesity. Obesity is commonly measured by the Body Mass Index (BMI), where a BMI of 30 or more is classified…
Despite ludicrous claims to being the friendliest country on earth, in fact Thai’s seem to have a love hate relationship with foreigners, meaning getting arrested in Thailand ass a foreigner is not all that difficult. In fact even by writing this I may well be putting myself on the chopping block, particularly as it is…
