South-east Asia

  • Aug 21, 2013
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South-east Asia to rely on local demand to spur growth

Thailand's central bank today held its policy rate even though the economy experienced a mild...

South-east Asia
  • Aug 19, 2013
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Manila floods expose urban policy failures

Rain and flash floods up to 1.2 metres deep shut down much of Manila today, including the...

Philippines
  • Jul 16, 2013
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Developing Asia's growth faces further risks in 2014

The ADB today revised downwards its GDP growth forecast for 45 developing Asian economies to 6.3%...

China
  • Jul 12, 2013
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Haze crisis exposes governance gaps in South-east Asia

Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore are recovering from two weeks of intense haze in June. ...

South-east Asia
  • Jul 1, 2013
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RCEP will boost Asian economic integration

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) promises to change substantially the...

Asia
  • Jun 10, 2013
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Prospects for South-east Asia in the third quarter

Declining export competitiveness undercut growth in the more industrialised economies during the...

South-east Asia
  • May 15, 2013
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Strong currencies fuel South-east Asia's export woes

Several currencies in South-east Asia have strengthened significantly over the last year as...

South-east Asia
  • Apr 18, 2013
  • 7 min read

Rising wages dent South-east Asian competitiveness

Governments in South-east Asia -- especially Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines --...

South-east Asia