South-east Asia
SOUTH-EAST ASIA: Political risks shadow recovery
Malaysia's economy may grow by 3.5% or more this year, Prime Minister Najib Razak said yesterday.
South-East AsiaASEAN/CHINA: Trade agreement has built-in tensions
The agreement promises to lift trade restrictions in one of the world's most dynamic areas, but...
AseanCHINA/JAPAN: Beijing responds to Okinotori move
Japan's claims centred on the island of Okinotori go against the UN Convention on the Law of the...
ChinaBURMA: Military leader confirms election plan
Senior General Than Shwe today confirmed that Burma will hold an election this year.
BurmaTHAILAND: Environmental rules mar investment outlook
The Stop Global Warming Association, an activist group, is targeting 181 industrial facilities...
ThailandTHAILAND: Industrial ruling hits business confidence
The Supreme Court yesterday upheld a decision to suspend major projects at Thailand's largest...
ThailandSOUTH-EAST ASIA: Challenges loom on food security
Delegates at the World Food Summit in Rome today discussed soaring Asian demand for agricultural...
South-East AsiaINTERNATIONAL: Regional summitry has mixed outcomes
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) group and the Association of South-east Asian...
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