East Asia
EAST ASIA: Security framework ill-suited to demands
Stability in East Asia is threatened by historical controversies, territorial disputes, limited...
East AsiaEAST ASIA: World Bank forecasts good regional growth
The economy of East Asia (excluding Japan and India) will grow by 6.6% this year, the World Bank...
East AsiaEAST ASIA: Consumption environment is changing
Hermes International's operating income last year rose 7.4% to 383.5 million euros (462.2 million...
East AsiaEAST ASIA: Minister calls for reciprocated gestures
Japanese leaders should stop visiting the Yasukuni shrine, Singapore's Senior Minister Goh Chok...
East AsiaINTERNATIONAL: Divisions over 'imbalances' end game
Divergent views on the nature and consequences of global financial imbalances suggest markedly...
InternationalPROSPECTS 2006: Strong growth but risks in euro-area
Rising interest rates will be centre-stage in 2006. The capital markets are likely to...
INTERNATIONAL: Benefits to trade require broad reform
UNCTAD's trade and development index attempts to highlight the link between trade and...
InternationalINTERNATIONAL: Bird flu will reduce global GDP
Senior officials yesterday concluded a three-day round of meetings at the World Health...
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