South-east Asia

  • Jan 9, 2008
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INTERNATIONAL: FDI shows strong growth in 2007

UNCTAD yesterday released data on global foreign direct investment (FDI), showing record-setting...

International
  • Dec 27, 2007
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PROSPECTS 2008: Commodities will buoy South-east Asia

Growth in the region has been strong over the past few years. The main challenge in 2008 will...

South-East Asia
  • Dec 12, 2007
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SOUTH-EAST ASIA: Clean energy potential is significant

Investment in alternative technologies is likely to increase sharply in response to environmental...

South-East Asia
  • Dec 6, 2007
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PROSPECTS 2008: US-China tensions set to increase

The deteriorating US economy, presidential election season, and tensions with Iran will influence...

  • Dec 5, 2007
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INTERNATIONAL: Battle against fake drugs intensifies

The flow of counterfeit medicines is a growing concern for both the research-based pharmaceutical...

  • Nov 26, 2007
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US/ASEAN: Charter fallout renews tensions over Burma

The new Association of South-east Asian Nations (ASEAN) Charter, agreed on November 20, continues...

United States
  • Nov 20, 2007
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ASEAN: Leaders sign landmark charter

Leaders from the ten members of the Association of South-east Asian Nations (ASEAN) today signed...

Asean
  • Nov 1, 2007
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ASEAN: Singapore urges faster aviation liberalisation

Singapore today urged the Association of South-east Asian Nations (ASEAN) to accelerate the...

Asean