South-east Asia

  • Oct 30, 2009
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EAST ASIA: Domestic demand aids rebound

East Asian economies are rebounding smartly from the global trade recession and are poised to...

Asia
  • Oct 29, 2009
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SOUTH-EAST ASIA: Leaders address natural disaster risk

Regional leaders on October 25 agreed a set of measures to enhance South-east Asia's preparedness...

South-East Asia
  • Oct 28, 2009
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MALAYSIA: Government frees up auto sector

International Trade and Industry Minister Mustapa Mohamed today announced measures to make the...

Malaysia
  • Oct 26, 2009
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EAST ASIA: Movement toward regional trade area

Leaders of half the world's population and a majority of GDP growth pledged yesterday to increase...

  • Oct 21, 2009
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SOUTH KOREA/INT: Lee pushes Seoul's regional agenda

South Korea's President Lee Myung-bak and Vietnam's President Nguyen Minh Triet agreed today to...

South Korea
  • Oct 20, 2009
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SOUTH-EAST ASIA: Export dependence holds back recovery

The region's economies have returned to growth, but in a slow and divergent manner. Excessive...

South-East Asia
  • Oct 15, 2009
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THAILAND: King's health stokes stability fears

King Bhumibol Adulyadej is in a "stable" condition after 26 days in hospital, the Royal Palace...

Thailand
  • Oct 14, 2009
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PHILIPPINES/INTERNATIONAL: Rice prices surge

Contracts for future delivery of rice surged to their highest levels since January today, as the...

Philippines