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The Philippines’ most competitive city is…
Makati City emerged as the Philippines' most competitive city, based on a index that ranked cities in terms of economic dynamism, infrastructure and government...
Japan keen to invest more in Thailand
Thailand and Japan have agreed to improve the business environment here by facilitating investments from Japan and removing barriers agreed under the Japan-Thailand Economic...
East Malaysia’s political road: Through the jungle
One of the larger pledges made in the election campaign manifesto of Malaysia's ruling party coalition is the widening of the incomplete Pan-Borneo Highway. Justin Calderon takes a thoughtful ride.
Myanmar’s infrastructure deters investors
The absence of reliable energy, transport and ICT infrastructure in Myanmar is deterring potential investors from entering the emergent ASEAN nation, the Japan External...
Reforms spur rapid economic growth as Sarawak offers incentives for foreign investors
Since the middle of the previous decade, Sarawak has experienced a period of sustained economic growth, riding out the global credit crisis and charting...
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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...