A to Z Around the ASEAN Region in 2014 - Part 2

A to Z Around the ASEAN Region in 2014

N - National League for Democracy (NLD)

Aung San Suu kyi’s NLD party to contest 2015 national election in Myanmar.

O - Oil

Brunei crude oil is exported to various countries including several ASEAN member states.

P - Penang Second Bridge

Penang Second Bridge is the longest bridge in Southeast Asia. The bridge was officially opened on March 1^st, 2014.

Q - Quay

Clarke Quay is a historical riverside quay in Singapore. It is a hotspot for Singapore nightlife.

R - Rice

Thailand has reclaimed its title as the world’s largest rice exporter.

S - Sinabung

Indonesia’s Mount Sinabung had its eruption on October 5^th.

T - Tacloban city

Pope Francis will visit Tacloban, the Philippine city worst hit by Typhoon Haiyan, on January 17, 2015

U - Uber

Thailand's Department of Land Transport has ordered U.S. online taxi booking company Uber to stop operations.

V - Vietnam Population

Viet Nam's population has reached 90 million, ranking 14th among the countries with the largest population in the world, 8th in Asia and 3rd in Southeast Asia.

W - Winner

Thailand won the 2014 AFF Suzuki Cup 4-3 in a two-legged final against Malaysia.

X - X’Mas 

The Philippines has the world's longest Christmas celebrations. The festive season starts in September and ends in early January.

Y - Yingluck Shinawatra

Yingluck Shinawatra, Thailand’s first female Prime Minister, was removed from office by the Constitutional Court.

Z - Zoo

Singapore Zoo is often referred to as the world’s best rainforest zoo.