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A Big Thank You to Have Been a Part of Us

November 14, 2023

Six years ago, we sent out our first newsletter with greetings, cultural titbits and DEI insights, hoping the monthly content would help readers forge and

Hangeul: How the Revolutionary Korean Language Came To Be

October 4, 2023

The creation of Hangeul is often considered one of the most significant linguistic innovations in history. Learn more about this Korean language.

Be the Friend You Seek: The Art of Friendship

September 7, 2023

I loved the seaside and enjoyed watching the sunsets across the Straits of Malacca when I was little. Often, I would wish to board one

TCG August 2023 Van Gogh paintings collage

Of Sunflowers and the Starry Night – Embracing Differences

August 3, 2023

I thought I knew Vincent Van Gogh, having had the opportunity to see his works in European and American museums. Years ago, while in Tahiti,

Fun Facts to Help You Build International Friendships

July 5, 2023

While pondering over our goals for the remainder of the year, here are some fun-facts quizzes to add to our social “small talk” library to build international friendships.

TCG June 2023 brush and ink with Chinese characters

Confucius on Perseverance and June Fun Facts

June 7, 2023

Here is the original Confucius’s Analects text for our June’s quote: 子曰：“譬如为山，未成一篑，止，吾止也；譬如平地，虽覆一篑，进，吾往也。” Confucius said: “If you build a mountain with soil, it will come to a

More Cultural Fun Facts (May 2023)

May 5, 2023

Here are more cultural fun facts for you this month of May.

Pause on AI Development and More Fun Facts

April 5, 2023

A month has passed since my experience with ChatGPT. A few of you have also tested other AI tools and shared with me your bemusement. The

The Rise of AI

March 7, 2023

By now, virtually everyone must have heard of ChatGPT, the latest Artificial Intelligence sensation that has taken the tech industry and investment community by storm. Friends