ASEAN

  • Nov 21, 2003
  • 7 min read

ASIA: Second bond fund will invest in Asian currencies

A second Asian Bond Fund is expected to be launched soon to purchase sovereign and other Asian...

  • Nov 13, 2003
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AUSTRALIA: Australia backs FTAs to avoid exclusion

Canberra's promotion of bilateral FTAs represents a pragmatic policy shift to secure faster...

Australia
  • Nov 10, 2003
  • 6 min read

SOUTH-EAST ASIA: Railway could benefit integration

The 1997-98 Asian financial crisis was a major setback to plans to integrate mainland South-east...

  • Oct 31, 2003
  • 6 min read

MALAYSIA: Mahathir leaves daunting political legacy

Mahathir not only dominated domestic politics for over 22 years, but was also a towering and...

Malaysia
  • Oct 23, 2003
  • 1 min read

CHINA/PHILIPPINES: Spratly oil cooperation mooted

China National Offshore Oil Corp today said that it may hold talks next month with Philippine...

China
  • Oct 13, 2003
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EAST ASIA: Integration spurs Latin America ties

Mexico President Vicente Fox is scheduled to arrive in Japan on Wednesday. During his visit Fox...

East Asia
  • Oct 9, 2003
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THAILAND/INDIA: FTA signed

Indian and Thai commerce ministers today signed a free trade agreement (FTA) which would lead to...

Thailand
  • Oct 8, 2003
  • 7 min read

ASEAN: Weak leadership will limit integration

Leaders of the Association of South-east Asian Nations states today concluded a two-day summit in...

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