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South-east Asia’s economic influence will grow
The US-based Fortune magazine launched its inaugural South-east Asia 500 list last month
South-east AsiaKey pact would add momentum to Malaysia-Singapore ties
A final deal on developing a cross-border special economic zone appears to be edging closer
SingaporeLow China consumer and producer inflation will persist
China’s consumer price inflation was flat at 0.2% in June and producer prices fell by 0.8% year-on-year
ChinaChina will increase Pacific military activity
Beijing has deployed its Shandong aircraft carrier strike group and military aircraft to conduct drills in the Pacific
ChinaFood safety scandal will undermine Beijing
The government has said it will probe edible oil transportation amid mounting public outrage over a food safety scandal
ChinaSouth Korean chip production may be disrupted
A Samsung Electronics union has announced an indefinite strike
South KoreaElection will boost Mongolia’s democracy
The impact of a rebalancing of parliament will be significant on debate but more limited on overarching policy
MongoliaChina-Belarus drills will solidify Ukraine stance
The two countries have kicked off joint drills in Belarus for the first time in six years as the NATO summit begins
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