The Challenges Of Myanmar’s Extractive Industries
Following five decades of rule by socialist and military governments under which the country became…
ADB cuts Asean 2015 GDP growth forecast by 10.2%
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised down its Asean 2015 GDP growth forecast…
2015 Philippines GDP Forecast Cut By 6.25%
The Philippines will see a mild pullback in 2015 GDP growth before the economy bounces…
Minorities forgotten as Vietnam–US ties improve
Twenty years after the post–war normalisation of Vietnam–US ties, the two nations are increasingly close.…
Asia Bond Markets Pressured by Interest Rate, Currency Concerns
Emerging East Asia bond markets came under pressure in the past quarter amidst concerns over…
Lucky escape for some as tropical depression Vamco floods Pattaya (video)
Frantic scenes in the eastern seaboard province of Chon Buri, Thailand on Wednesday night with…
Was This Singapore’s Final Authoritarian Election?
Singapore’s People’s Action Party (PAP) is riding high in the saddle again. After a decade…
Jokowi Takes First Shot at Reforming Indonesia’s Economy
Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has announced a comprehensive package of reforms aimed at reducing…
Bomber Blame Game Sees Thailand Immigration Abruptly Change Visa Rules (Update #5)
Foreign workers and tourists who use the country’s visa exempt entry provisions are the unwitting…
SEA World’s Hot Spot For Crimes at Sea
A report by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Maritime Bureau (IMB) shows that…
16% boost sees PAP convincingly win 2015 Singapore general election #updated
Singapore’s People’s Action Party (PAP) has convincingly won the 2015 Singapore General Election securing at…
GMS 20th Ministerial Conference Kicks Off
I am very pleased to join you at this 20th Ministerial Conference of the Greater…