ASEAN

  • Dec 24, 2003
  • 7 min read

SOUTH-EAST ASIA: Chinese demand creates export window

China's growing trade deficit with South-east Asia indicates that its booming economy is...

  • Dec 22, 2003
  • 6 min read

SOUTH-EAST ASIA: Elections to limit emissions accord

The Association of South-east Asian Nations (ASEAN) concluded their ninth environmental summit on...

  • Dec 19, 2003
  • 1 min read

CHINA/ASEAN: Tariff plan shows rivalry over ASEAN

The Chinese government announced yesterday that it will reduce import duties on hundreds of...

China
  • Dec 17, 2003
  • 8 min read

PROSPECTS 2004: ASEAN remains bright spot for growth

Accelerating domestic consumption and improving US demand should enable a moderate increase in...

Asean
  • Dec 11, 2003
  • 7 min read

JAPAN/ASEAN: Tokyo keen to gain ground in ASEAN

The Japan-ASEAN Commemorative Summit opened in Tokyo today. Japan is increasingly concerned by...

Japan
  • Dec 10, 2003
  • 1 min read

SINGAPORE: SIA to launch 'no frills' carrier

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will launch a new budget airline, called Tiger Airways, next year,...

Singapore
  • Dec 5, 2003
  • 7 min read

PROSPECTS 2004: Confident China will see more growth

China's rapid integration into the global economy has generated excitement and, in some cases,...

China
  • Nov 28, 2003
  • 6 min read

VIETNAM: WTO entry delay could jeopardise growth

The seventh round of WTO accession talks will commence next month. The government has set a...

Vietnam