antonfoek A Tapestry of Green The Amazon Rainforest, often referred to as the “lungs of the Earth,” is a vast expanse of lush greenery that stretches across nine countries in South America. Covering approximately 6.7 million square kilometers, it is the largest tropical rainforest in the world1. The dense canopy of trees, interspersed with winding…
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antonfoek Lee Kuan Yew’s decision to make English the common language in Singapore was a strategic move that significantly contributed to the country’s success. Here are a few key ways this decision helped: Facilitating Economic Growth By adopting English as the lingua franca, Singapore positioned itself as an attractive destination for multinational corporations and foreign…
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antonfoek In a continent often marred by stories of excess and corruption, President Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso stands as a beacon of hope and humility. His decision to forgo a presidential salary and continue his duties as a military commander is not just a personal choice but a powerful statement that resonates with the…
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antonfoek John Goedschalk is the Nature Based Solutions pioneer with over a decade of experience in climate finance, carbon credit development and climate and conservation program design Amsterdam, June 2, 2024 –In march of 2011, I learnt that climate change was going to make the city of Paramaribo I loved virtually uninhabitable due to increased temperatures…
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Anton JieSamFoek / eyesonsuriname Message from the deepest of my soul and heart to those who mean well with repairing and polishing the country: Being part of the problem is no solution for Suriname. Being part of a productive and creative solution is. Oftewel: Maak geen deel uit van het immens en all-over grote sociaal, financieel,…
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antonfoek 1. Visionary Leadership and Strategic Policies Singapore’s transformation from a humble port city to a global financial powerhouse is a testament to visionary leadership and strategic economic policies. Under the guidance of leaders like Lee Kuan Yew, the city-state focused on education, innovation, and relentless pursuit of excellence1. By attracting multinational corporations and fostering…
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Storms in SE Brazil eyesonbrasil 4 May 2024–The number of fatalities in Southeastern Brazil was updated last Thursday after at least 203 cities in the State of Rio Grande do Sul were hit by heavy storms, which are also forecast to move on to neighboring Santa Catarina over the next few days. Some 60 people…
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A Film by Anton Foek
antonfoek 1. The Fall of the Wall: A Triumph of People Power The year was 1989, and the world watched in awe as the Berlin Wall crumbled. East German communism, once an ironclad fortress, now lay in ruins. Crowds stormed the Dresden headquarters of the Stasi, the notorious secret police, rendering them powerless. But amidst…
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The Majapahit Empire was the largest empire in Southeast Asia & the centre of the world-famous Spice Trade that stretched from China to Europe. Host Peter Lee starts off on the island of Java to see why it was so suited to cultivating rice, used to make exchanges with merchants from the Spice Islands. As…
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