South-east Asia
CAMBODIA/LAOS: Growth sustainability is in question
The Indochina neighbours, two of South-east Asia's poorest countries, have articulated...
CambodiaPHILIPPINES: Aquino inaugurated amid policy continuity
Benigno (Noynoy) Aquino took his oath of office today as the 15th president of the Philippines.
PhilippinesTHAILAND: Ford plant gives vote of confidence
US automaker Ford Motors yesterday said it would spend 450 million dollars to set up a new plant...
ThailandASIA: Strong growth outlook for India, ASEAN
Developments in the region's key trade partners suggest that growth could be entering a 'sweet...
IndiaVIETNAM: Bullet train plan derailed in landmark vote
Japan will seek other ways to cooperate with Vietnam in its railway development, Transport...
VietnamVIETNAM: Electricity investment soars, just in time
For years, urgently needed investment in the power sector has been hostage to a contest of wills...
VietnamTHAILAND: Red shirt trials risk sparking resentment
Eleven leaders of the recent 'red shirt' protests were yesterday indicted on terrorism charges.
ThailandBURMA: Intent is serious in nuclear weapons push
The military regime on June 11 denied that it seeks to acquire a nuclear weapons capability....
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