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Asian Cultural Backgrounds for International Technical Communication 
The communication styles of Asian people have often been seen by Westerners as part of a single, unified 'Oriental culture.' However, there are observable differences in communication strategies among them, mainly Japanese, Chinese, and Koreans. The present research attempts to reveal the deep structure of their thinking and behavior that affects writing styles in international technical communication. Its purpose is to overcome stereotypes, and to understand better similarity and diversity within East Asian countries.
Otsuka, Yoshihiro, Kenji Hitomi and Eiichi Yubune. STC Proceedings (2005). Articles>TC>International>Asia
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A Critical Analysis of Adoption and Utilization of the Internet in Thailand for Educational Purposes 
Although the use of the Internet in Thailand has a short history, it continues to develop at a rapid rate. This paper presents how the Thai government adopted the Internet into their educational systems by looking at the diffusion-of-innovation theory. Also, it will briefly describe the evolution as well as criticize the adoption of the Internet in Thai education with an emphasis on academic uses. Moreover, it will explain the benefits, obstacles, and future plans of Internet usage in Thailand for education.
Prammanee, Noppadol. First Monday (2003). Articles>Education>Regional>Asia
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Designing for People: Human Factors for Technical Communicators
What are human factors? Why do technical communicators care?
Ames, Andrea L. STC Region 7 Proceedings (2002). Presentations>Human Computer Interaction>TC>Asia
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A Hands-On Guide to Asia and the Internet
Yunker explains how American and European companies can communicate with Asian markets by enabling their Web browsers to view Asian languages, send and receive an e-mail message in an Asian language, and input Asian text into Web forms. Yunker also poses ten questions to ask before localizing your Web site for Asian countries.
Yunker, John E. Intercom (2000). Design>Web Design>Regional>Asia
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Independent Contracting Opportunities and Issues in Asia/Pacific
As a U.S.-trained writer based in Singapore in recent years, my experiences and observations revealed significant opportunities that technical communicators working in the Asia/Pacific region can take advantage of as well as issues they are likely to need to come to grips with. My emphasis will be on Southeast Asia.
Kurtz, Jerry. STC Proceedings (1996). Careers>Consulting>Regional>Asia
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Intercultural Research in Page Design and Layout for Asian/Pacific Audiences
We, Fuji Xerox, implemented an intercultural survey in page design and layout of customer documents for business machines such as copy machines and printers. The research covered the main regions in Asia/Pacific: Australia, Japan, Korea, Singapore, and Taiwan. We studied their preferences in printed colors, typography, page layout, and pictographs. The results show Asia/Pacific audiences share a lot of preferences in page design and layout, though there are some uniqueness in printed colors and pictographs. It also became clear American English is not a serious problem for people who are Queen’s English natives.
Ichimura, Mitsuyuki. STC Proceedings (2001). Presentations>Web Design>Typography>Asia
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Localization in Japan and China 
While localization often involves common challenges across all languages and international markets, localizing into Asian markets can be particularly challenging for a number of reasons. The most obvious challenge for many of us is understanding the language itself. Multi-byte character sets and different levels of formality tend to make these projects a bit more complex. They often require more time, slower translation time, and more thorough review and quality assurance.
SDL International (1999). Design>Language>Localization>East Asia
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Teaching Business Communication in Singapore 
What is the primary focus of business communication teachers in classrooms in which English is not the native language of students? Do they concentrate on strategies for improved professional and interpersonal communication skills, or do they direct most attention to purely language issues? These questions have become more important because the number of nonnative English students in business communication classrooms in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and so forth is increasing and because English is becoming more important for business and education in many Asian and African countries. This article outlines some of the language-related problems that occur when teaching nonnative speakers business communication and calls for a drive to address the issue of acceptable language usage in this context.
Goby, Valerie Priscilla. Journal of Business and Technical Communication (1999). Articles>Education>Business Communication>Asia
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Technical Communication Programs in Asia
A report on the growth of technical communication in Asia, with an emphasis on China and South Korea.
Li, Xiaoli. Intercom (2002). Academic>Education>Regional>Asia
#25925
This is a forum for technical communication professionals in the Philippines.
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Training Technical Communicators at the "Top of the World"
Technical Communication is not a profession per se in Nepal, at least not until Pilgrim Asia was founded in 1997. Because of that, finding trained individuals to produce topnotched documentation for Pilgrim Asia can be as adventurous as scaling the country’s and world’s highest peak – Mt. Everest. (Ah ha! Nepal!). It takes perseverance and mountains of pages of writing and editing for increments of excellence. But once skills are learned, the expectation level exponentially rises so new levels of excellence are achieved. And with each product release we prove that technical communication can be a viable profession in Nepal.
Perry, Lynn A. STC Proceedings (1999). Articles>Education>Regional>Asia
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Translating the Web: Web Site Development for an Asian Audience
In all aspects of marketing, the Eastern world is breaking through to the West. More and more businesses are expanding product lines and services into a new market that involves countries in East Asia. Whether a business forms an alliance with a Chinese company to use its resources for a project, or it sells directly to Japanese consumers, it is clear that key media materials should be appropriate for Asian audiences.
Sinex, Jacqueline. Usability Professionals Association (2006). Articles>Web Design>Localization>Asia
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This paper seeks to contribute to the ongoing research in knowledge management (KM) by presenting a study conducted in six public service agencies in Singapore. The study was guided by three research foci, namely, (1) to elucidate the nebulous nature of KM initiatives, (2) to uncover the motivation behind KM measurement and (3) to identify the various elements of a KM initiative that can be measured. Data collected from the public service agencies revealed that KM initiatives were generally top-down and technology-focused. Project management and the need to quantify the value of KM initiatives drove KM measurement. The measurement indicators adopted by the agencies encompassed four elements of measurement: activities, knowledge assets, organizational processes and business outcomes. In conclusion, this paper highlights two practical implications for the design of a KM measurement regime and suggests a number of possible directions for further research.
Chua, Alton Y.K. and Dion H. Goh. Journal of Information Science (2008). Articles>Knowledge Management>Case Studies>Asia
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As an Indian living in South Korea for the past few years, Rahul Prabhakar has had the opportunity to gain a unique perspective of global awareness and cultural sensitivity. In his article, he details the positive and negative aspects of living and working amidst a different culture.
Prabhakar, Rahul. Intercom (2009). Articles>TC>International>East Asia
