South-east Asia
Microfinance demand will grow in South-east Asia
Small businesses need access to credit if they are to profit from regional market integration
South-east AsiaWage politics across South-east Asia will diverge
Workers and unions across South-east Asia seek wage rises, but some governments are less receptive than others
South-east AsiaSouth-east Asia rubber sector needs consolidation
Depressed prices will shift centres of natural rubber production
South-east AsiaSouth-east Asia's navies require capacity build-up
South-east Asian countries are fretting over China's maritime claims
South-east AsiaChina buys friends in Mekong region
China has pledged generous development aid and cooperation to Mekong states
South-east AsiaSouth-east Asia needs construction investment
Countries in the region cannot pay for their many development needs alone
South-east AsiaChina fishing spat reveals warier Jakarta
Chinese and Indonesian coast guards have clashed physically and diplomatically over alleged illegal fishing
ChinaSouth-east Asia coastguard growth could see friction
External powers are supporting South-east Asian coastguards' development, with benefits and risks
South-east Asia
