Vietnam
VIETNAM: Defence budget up due to China fears
The Eleventh Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam has approved 52 trillion dong (2.6...
VietnamVIETNAM: Party set to change personnel not policy
The Eleventh Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam will be held in Hanoi from January 12-19....
VietnamASIA: Domestic demand will lift Asia
In 2008-09, Asia's role as the leader of global growth increased as its large developing...
AsiaVIETNAM: Poorer ratings could foster SoE restructuring
Vietnam's long-term credit rating was downgraded to BB- from BB by Standard & Poor's...
VietnamINTERNATIONAL: Food prices drive inflation in Asia
Strong growth in demand across Asia and other emerging market economies is leading to steep price...
InternationalSOUTH-EAST ASIA: Growth depends on policy initiatives
Thailand's GDP grew 6.7% year-on-year in the third quarter, compared with 9.2% in the second,...
South-East AsiaJAPAN: Industry, Tokyo up their game on nuclear sales
The country's technological and financing capabilities in this area have been under-exploited...
JapanPHILIPPINES: Floods likely to raise food prices
President Benigno Aquino today reassured the country that the government is "doing its best" to...
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