South-east Asia
SOUTH-EAST ASIA: Rising prices are policy challenge
Thailand today reported that inflation reached 5.4% last month, as rising fuel and food costs...
South-East AsiaJAPAN: Q4 growth surprises but risks remain
Japan's economy grew a surprising 3.7% in the fourth quarter of 2007, the Cabinet Office said...
SOUTH-EAST ASIA: States are hopeful on exports
Malaysian exports should expand by around 7% this year, despite the prospect of a global slowdown...
South-East AsiaINDIA/INTERNATIONAL: Cable cuts damage internet links
Internet connections that have been affected by damage to undersea cables in the Mediterranean...
IndiaINTERNATIONAL: FDI shows strong growth in 2007
UNCTAD yesterday released data on global foreign direct investment (FDI), showing record-setting...
InternationalPROSPECTS 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 AsiaSOUTH-EAST ASIA: Clean energy potential is significant
Investment in alternative technologies is likely to increase sharply in response to environmental...
South-East AsiaPROSPECTS 2008: US-China tensions set to increase
The deteriorating US economy, presidential election season, and tensions with Iran will influence...
