South-east Asia
Concern over death penalty will grow in Asia-Pacific
The region appears to be moving against a global trend of rejecting capital punishment
AsiaSouth-east Asian microfinance will grow despite risks
There is growing awareness of the problems that microfinance creates for borrowers in the region
South-east AsiaSouth-east Asia eyes local electric auto manufacturing
South-east Asian governments want to promote electric mobility but not at the cost of their domestic auto industries
South-east AsiaSouth-east Asian governments will curb Islamist threat
Islamist militant networks remain active throughout the region
South-east AsiaMethamphetamine is growing problem in South-east Asia
Illegal trade in the synthetic drug is increasing in the region
South-east AsiaRenminbi zone will emerge slowly in ASEAN region
South-east Asian countries want to reduce foreign-exchange risk
ASEANSouth China Sea missiles will spur military build-up
China has tested ballistic missiles in disputed waters of the South China Sea for the first time
ChinaNuisance level will drive world response to piracy
Reported incidents of maritime crime fell year-on-year in January-June 2019
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