By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY “Grandma, please don‘t make bitter melons for dinner,” I begged my grandmother as a child. “It tastes so bitter, I can’t swallow it.” “Bitter […]
BLOG: 9 irrational voting motives: Do any apply to you?
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY There are many reasons why people vote. Beyond our civic duty, it can also reveal stupid, biased, laughable, and sometimes, dark motives. Many voters […]
BLOG: World travelers’ tips: What essentials to pack?
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Packing smart is often my goal when I travel. Listen to world travelers and you’ll find some helpful hints to make your trip more […]
BLOG: How the World Cup saved my husband
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY When the World Cup began on June 14, it was a horrible day for my family. My husband’s supposed minor surgery became a major […]
BLOG: What Panama Canal says about America
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Some travel to escape, others to refresh themselves. Those are my goals, too. I am not hunting for inspiration. But my recent trip to […]
BLOG: Be Your Own Boss — What businesses should you start?
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY So you want to be an entrepreneur, but have no idea what business to get into. I can name over 50 businesses being killed […]
BLOG: Embracing red, white, and blue
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Man-Tzu Tuan of Taiwan was fired from her job at a Chinese restaurant outside Sydney, Australia, after she told her boss that Taiwan is […]
BLOG: Eat fish, luck will follow — Fish traditions in my family
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Fish is a must when we celebrate the Lunar New Year. In Asian cultures, fish is a symbol of abundance and wealth. The challenge […]
BLOG: Dream teams help small businesses to succeed — Too good to be true, but it’s true!
Small businesses often face tough challenges and at times, they don’t know where to seek help.
BLOG: A wedding to emulate
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY The lavish wedding of Pippa, Princess Kate Middleton’s sister, was held on the same day as our nephew’s modest wedding — on May 20. […]
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