Malaysia

  • Oct 29, 2009
  • 2 min read

MALAYSIA: Islamist grouping restores party discipline

The main Islamist party, Parti Islam-se Malaysia (PAS), today ruled out forming a pact with the...

Malaysia
  • Oct 28, 2009
  • 2 min read

MALAYSIA: Government frees up auto sector

International Trade and Industry Minister Mustapa Mohamed today announced measures to make the...

Malaysia
  • Oct 20, 2009
  • 6 min read

SOUTH-EAST ASIA: Export dependence holds back recovery

The region's economies have returned to growth, but in a slow and divergent manner. Excessive...

South-East Asia
  • Sep 15, 2009
  • 13 min read

ASIA/CHINA: Law could defuse Spratly rivalries

Unresolved sovereignty and jurisdictional disputes represent serious potential threats to...

Asia
  • Sep 3, 2009
  • 12 min read

MALAYSIA: 'Ethnic bargain' is under strain

Ethnic agreement between the country's Malay, Chinese and Indian communities is a prerequisite...

Malaysia
  • Aug 28, 2009
  • 7 min read

SOUTH-EAST ASIA: Shake-up looms in textiles sector

The outlook for the region's textile and garment industries. From January, this...

  • Aug 7, 2009
  • 7 min read

ASIA: Pyongyang seeks advantage in South-east Asia

Relations between North Korea and South-east Asia. Pyongyang has a range of relationships with...

South-East Asia
  • Aug 5, 2009
  • 6 min read

ASIA: Asian airlines face up to the downturn

Private airlines have called off a strike planned for August 18, India's Federation of Indian...

Asia