South-east Asia

  • Jul 1, 2010
  • 7 min read

CAMBODIA/LAOS: Growth sustainability is in question

The Indochina neighbours, two of South-east Asia's poorest countries, have articulated...

Cambodia
  • Jun 30, 2010
  • 2 min read

PHILIPPINES: Aquino inaugurated amid policy continuity

Benigno (Noynoy) Aquino took his oath of office today as the 15th president of the Philippines.

Philippines
  • Jun 25, 2010
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THAILAND: Ford plant gives vote of confidence

US automaker Ford Motors yesterday said it would spend 450 million dollars to set up a new plant...

Thailand
  • Jun 22, 2010
  • 6 min read

ASIA: Strong growth outlook for India, ASEAN

Developments in the region's key trade partners suggest that growth could be entering a 'sweet...

India
  • Jun 22, 2010
  • 2 min read

VIETNAM: Bullet train plan derailed in landmark vote

Japan will seek other ways to cooperate with Vietnam in its railway development, Transport...

Vietnam
  • Jun 18, 2010
  • 7 min read

VIETNAM: Electricity investment soars, just in time

For years, urgently needed investment in the power sector has been hostage to a contest of wills...

Vietnam
  • Jun 16, 2010
  • 2 min read

THAILAND: Red shirt trials risk sparking resentment

Eleven leaders of the recent 'red shirt' protests were yesterday indicted on terrorism charges.

Thailand
  • Jun 14, 2010
  • 7 min read

BURMA: Intent is serious in nuclear weapons push

The military regime on June 11 denied that it seeks to acquire a nuclear weapons capability....

Burma