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Retailers eye Vietnam for future expansion, says report
Vietnam has become more attractive to regional retailers this year, as the country ranked second among the 10 top locations for retailers in Asia...
IMF lauds Laos economy, but urges ‘caution’
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised Laos for its impressive economic growth but urges steps be taken to address growing economic vulnerabilities, according...
Cambodia to review Trans-Pacific Trade Agreement
Two ambitious trade negotiations are moving forward in the Asia Pacific, but Cambodia should first pursue a regional partnership before joining in with all...
Philippines, four European countries eye trade pact
The Philippines and four countries in Europe that are not part of the European Union, but the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) are eyeing a...
US plans to raise shrimp import taxes
On August 13, the United States Commerce Department declared its intention to raise import taxes on shrimp from India, Ecuador, Vietnam, Malaysia and China...
Thailand to renew disputed rice scheme
Thailand's rice exporters are expected to face harder times as the country's government has pledged to renew its controversial rice-buying scheme for a third...
Exclusive interview with new ASEAN Secretary General
Le Luong Minh, who took over the five-year tenure as ASEAN Secretary-General on January 1, 2013, talked to Inside Investor about pressing issues to resolve.
Thai-EU FTA set for 2015
The Thai cabinet has approved a proposed free-trade agreement (FTA) with the EU set to commence in 2015 amid worries on its impact to...
US pressures Thailand over rice scheme
Thailand's rice subsidy policy has come under scrutiny of US trade policymakers who fear that the pledging scheme will lead to serious price distortions...
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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...