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Last week, I made a business trip to Singapore after a decade, and I was struck by how much has changed. Upon entering the airport, I noticed Singapore's enhanced cleanliness, modernity, and advanced automotive technology.
I felt a mix of familiarity and novelty, which made me excited to explore further.
In my view, Singapore is a vibrant tapestry of food, culture, and community. The food scene is incredible, with hawker centers offering everything from chili crab to fresh frog porridge and even Bak Kwa. The blend of cultures—Chinese, Malay, Indian, and others—creates a unique social fabric and a rich culinary experience.
Singapore is renowned as a major shopping destination, featuring a wide array of luxury brands. Visitors enjoy exploring the bustling shopping districts, making it a unique experience for travelers who come to indulge in retail therapy.
The people of Singapore are renowned for their hard work and efficiency, which reflect the country’s strong work ethic. At the same time, a vibrant sense of community and multiculturalism creates a welcoming atmosphere for travelers.
Culturally, Singapore beautifully merges tradition with modernity. Historic neighborhoods like Chinatown and Little India stand in contrast to the futuristic skyline and dynamic art scene. I can tell you have a deep appreciation for how these elements come together! What’s your favorite aspect of the city?
During my visit, I had the opportunity to attend a significant exhibition that covers various IT fields. Many companies showcased their products and explored opportunities to attract customers and expand their market reach. Most participants were based in Singapore or the US, with offices in India, Indonesia, Vietnam, and other locations. I also took the time to visit some customers and partners with whom we will be collaborating soon.
Although my itinerary was short, I packed it with activities, savoring the local cuisine and revisiting familiar places I hadn’t seen in years. I’m confident that if you have the opportunity to visit Singapore, you’ll share my admiration for the city. Thank you for allowing me to have such a wonderful experience!
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At ISB Vietnam, our Business Development Team is your trusted partner—connecting you with our expert engineering teams to turn ideas into impactful solutions. From concept to completion, we’re here to ensure smooth project delivery while driving your business success and long-term growth.
Journey to achieving a High Score on the TOEIC L&R Test: Tips and Strategies
In today's global economy, along with professional skills, English proficiency is essential for increased work success and career advancement. You can demonstrate or set specific goals to improve your English proficiency in a variety of ways. An effective strategy for achieving this is to take the TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) exam. I recently took the TOEIC test and got a higher score than I expected. Everyone has their own preferred and effective learning methods; however, I hope to share some tips and strategies that can help you prepare for the TOEIC test.
In the strain of a busy life, it’s easy to get exhausted, feel stressed, or even burn out from multiple missions daily. You may receive signals from your body and mind indicating that it’s time to take a break. Have you ever experienced spending 7-8 hours sleeping but when you get up in the morning you still feel stressed and struggle with incomplete problems? That means sleep is not enough for you. Rest is often considered as avoiding working and just increasing the time of sleeping. But that is not the complete answer.
The truth actually goes beyond our normal understanding. According to researchers, there are basically 7 types of rest. Each type of rest can play a crucial role in your physical and mental health. By learning exactly these types of rest, you might help yourself to overcome fatigue and restore your energy in the right manner. Let’s explore what they are!
Physical rest
Physical rest means your body has time to break. Good quality sleep is an important part of this type of rest. It can also include activities like stretching, taking a short break, getting a massage, going for a walk, doing yoga...
When we rest physically, our muscles have time to recover, which helps prevent fatigue and improve the flexibility of the body.
Mental rest
Our brain is the most active organ in our body, constantly working even during sleep. It does everything from basic functions to complicated missions like processing information, thinking, learning, remembering, and decision-making...
Therefore, we need to treat our brain like our muscles so that it has time to rest mentally.
The mindfulness practices include: giving yourself a few minutes of quiet time when you feel struggle, simply taking deep breaths, or practicing meditation...
By allowing yourself to rest mentally, we will help the brain recharge improve concentration, and increase productivity.
Emotional rest
Emotional rest can be described as the way you recognize your true feelings in your mind and express them in the right way. You do not need to fake your feelings to satisfy anyone. If you are not feeling well, just say “I am not okay” and reach out to someone you trust to share, or just write down what you are feeling at that moment on your note. This way will improve your emotional intelligence, connect more with your inner self, and embrace your lovely relationship.
Sensory rest
We live in a world filled with constant distractions—bright lights, loud sounds, and screens all around us. Sensory rest means cutting back on this overload. Simple ways to achieve it include: turning off electronic devices, taking a bath, dimming the lights, closing your eyes, enjoying quiet moments, or spending time in nature... Practicing sensory rest can reduce the strain on your senses and enhance your inner peace, allowing concentration on your mind.
Creative Rest
Creative rest may be a new concept for many people. Unlike traditional rest which encourages the breaks on physical and mental, creative rest focuses on the necessity for inspiration and fresh feeling for new ideas. It is important for all people, not just for individuals who work in creative fields.
This type of rest includes allowing yourself to deep dive into the beauty of nature, participating in activities related to art, music or just making your home or working places more clean, and filled with lovely decorative pictures. By taking creative rest into your daily routine, you will be surrounded by a lot of innovative ideas and refresh yourself every day.
Social Rest
We may feel overwhelmed dealing with complex social interactions in modern life. This is where the concept of social rest comes into play. Social rest means encouraging yourself to get along well with positive and supportive people including some of your family members, and your close friends as well as avoiding toxic relationships that cause you stress and make you feel stuck in certain stages of your life.
In addition, you can also increase your quality time with the one you love by not using the phone when talking with them or spending time going somewhere with them. By focusing on healthy relationships, you can improve your mood and enhance positive perspectives on your relationships.
Spiritual Rest
Seeking further meaning and purpose in life beyond your daily routines is known as spiritual rest.
There are many mysterious things that you could not perceive with the five normal senses. Therefore, you need time to discover and connect with your inner self through meditation and mindfulness, pray or engage in volunteering communities, and help difficult people to figure out how lucky you are in life and the wonderful meaning of life.
In conclusion, rest is extremely important for your overall health and well-being. You should not feel guilty about taking quality time for yourself and engaging in activities that cultivate your soul. Although implementing all seven types of rest into your life may take some time, the advantages are truly extraordinary. So, It’s time to take a deep rest and recharge!
Recently, I had a 4-month onsite trip to Japan, from June 2024 to September 2024.
During this time, Japan was entering the summer season, with long-lasting rains and quite hot weather.
This period included a long holiday of about one week, which was the Obon festival.
We decided to visit Kyoto during this time and had the chance to experience a capsule hotel there.
What is a Capsule Hotel?
A capsule hotel (Kapuseru Hoteru) is a sleeping pod with just enough space for one person to lie down. True to its name, it is shaped like a capsule, with a width and height of about 1 meter and a length of about 2 meters. It is completely different from traditional hotels, which have bathrooms, beds, desks, TVs, refrigerators, etc. It only provides a minimalist space just enough for one person to sleep. In my opinion, the accurate term should be "personal sleeping pod" rather than a hotel. Each area consists of many sleeping pods stacked on top of each other, with a ladder to access the upper pods. Each pod has a mattress, pillow, blanket, a light, and no door, only a curtain. You will only have a space to sleep and charge your phone. Initially, it may feel a bit cramped when you step inside, but it provides exactly what you need for an overnight stay at a much lower price than regular hotels. That is the only private space you'll have. Other services are shared with everyone else. These include showers, restrooms, sinks, hairdryers, refrigerators, and dining areas. Free Wi-Fi is available, and some other services like towels come with a small charge of around 100 yen. Some capsule hotels even have bars and offer dining services at very reasonable prices.
Why choose a Capsule Hotel?
Cost-saving
With a fairly cheap price: only about 3,000 yen per night. Using a traditional hotel might cost up to 10,000 yen per night.
Traveling alone
For those traveling alone, with basic needs like just needing a place to shower, charge your phone, and sleep overnight, this place provides all you need.
Missing the last train
If you've missed the last train to go home and need a place to stay overnight without spending too much money, the capsule hotel is a good choice.
People who want a unique experience
Those who want to experience Japanese culture while traveling will find that this place meets basic needs. Since most spaces are shared, you can meet, chat, and interact with others when staying here.
Disadvantages of using a Capsule Hotel
Limited space, no privacy.
No eating or drinking inside the sleeping pod.
Must maintain quiet, no noise allowed.
You will encounter many strangers as most of the space is shared.
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