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Laos, Myanmar drug production changing in focus
Drug production in both Laos and Myanmar, normally known for producing large quantities of opium as a base for heroin, is apparently shifting rapidly...
Opium production surges in Myanmar (poppy field map)
The United Nations' Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) estimated in its annual Southeast Asia Opium Survey that Myanmar's opium production will rise 26...
More Saudi tourists to Thailand – despite travel ban
Despite a travel ban being in place since the 1990s, the number of Saudi tourist to Thailand is growing, Arab media reported on July...
The 10 least visited countries in the world
Investvine has compiled a list of least visited countries worldwide by tourism numbers, and, guess what, ASEAN nations are not among them.
Here is the...
High risk of terror in ASEAN: Crisis group
Thailand, the Philippines, Myanmar and Indonesia are ranked high on a new list compiled by Aon Crisis Management, a UK-based firm specialising in risk...
Myanmar helpless against drug dynamics
Myanmar has pushed back its self-imposed drug eradication deadline by five years as the nation struggles to combat resurgent production of opium and methamphetamine.
The...
The ups and downs of ADB’s past 4 presidents
A Japanese male has traditionally helmed the Asian Development Bank since 1966, bringing into the fold extensive experience from the financial realm – and the newest president of the bank is no different.
Best logistics solutions for a thriving market
DHL Express Qatar, established in 1979, is riding on the waves of the country’s success and ambitious future projects. Inside Investor talked to Country Manager Nael Attiyat about the company’s achievements and future plans.
Islamic banking gets boost in Asia
Manila-based Asian Development Bank has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) to help all member countries to adopt unique...
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Thailand, Singapore most vulnerable to potential US recession
Southeast Asia could be seriously affected in case the US falls into recession, but some countries would be more badly hit than others, economists...