South-east Asia

  • May 12, 2010
  • 2 min read

THAILAND: Talks break down over 'red shirt' demand

Supplies of food, water and electricity to the three square kilometre 'red shirt' protest site in...

Thailand
  • May 11, 2010
  • 6 min read

MALAYSIA: Caution is merited over 2020 growth strategy

Manufacturing output rose 20.3% year-on-year in March, according to the Department of Statistics...

Malaysia
  • May 10, 2010
  • 7 min read

THAILAND: Red shirt divisions could sink 'peace deal'

Gunmen, firing automatic weapons and grenade launchers, killed two policemen and wounded several...

Thailand
  • May 10, 2010
  • 1 min read

PHILIPPINES: Election day appears to pass smoothly

The election commission, Comelec, extended voting for an hour in today's elections owing to...

Philippines
  • May 7, 2010
  • 7 min read

SOUTH-EAST ASIA: Chinese gain acceptance and wealth

The ethnic Chinese business community is enjoying unprecedented freedom and power in South-east...

South-East Asia
  • Apr 28, 2010
  • 7 min read

THAILAND: Unfolding crisis may hinge on army interests

Groups of 'red shirt' protesters today dispersed around Bangkok in a renewed effort to topple the...

Thailand
  • Apr 22, 2010
  • 2 min read

INDIA/INT: Demographics drive corporate growth abroad

United Spirits Limited (USL), the Bangalore-based alcoholic drinks firm, today reported a 14%...

India
  • Apr 19, 2010
  • 6 min read

ASIA: Structural reform is needed for growth

A necessary switch from export dependence to greater reliance on domestic demand is threatened by...

Asia