Brunei

  • Dec 19, 2005
  • 7 min read

ASIA: EAS is first step on long road to integration

A first East Asia Summit was held on December 14. This was a first step in the shaping of an...

Asia
  • Sep 15, 2005
  • 6 min read

SOUTH-EAST ASIA: High oil prices take a heavy toll

The rise in global oil prices is having a serious impact in South-east Asian countries that...

South-East Asia
  • Aug 3, 2005
  • 6 min read

ASEAN: Burma issue highlights deep divisions

At the ASEAN ministerial conference in Vientiane last month, Burma announced it would not take up...

Asean
  • Aug 2, 2005
  • 6 min read

INDONESIA: Aceh peace deal holds real promise

The Indonesian government is today meeting with representatives from the EU and ASEAN to prepare...

Indonesia
  • Oct 20, 2004
  • 6 min read

SOUTH-EAST ASIA: Population ageing will strain budgets

The region is expected to experience falling fertility rates and longer life expectancy. These...

Asia
  • Oct 13, 2004
  • 6 min read

ASIA/EU: ASEM summit exposes lack of direction

The fifth Asia-Europe meeting (ASEM) of leaders and representatives from 13 Asian countries and...

Eu
  • Aug 9, 2004
  • 6 min read

ASEAN/EU: Burma issue threatens ASEM process

Burma's prime minister, Khin Nyunt today met with his Vietnamese counterpart Phan Van Khai during...

Asean
  • Aug 9, 2004
  • 1 min read

ASEAN/EU: Burma issue threatens ASEM process

Prime minister of the ruling junta in Burma, Khin Nyunt, today met with his Vietnamese...

Asean