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Lion City Lessons
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 14/09/2015
» National pride, populist measures, opposition party weaknesses, and a "flight to safety" mindset at a time of regional economic and political vulnerability all galvanised Singaporeans to vote for the status quo in last Friday's election.
Jetro: China's loss not necessarily Asean's gain
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 23/02/2015
» While China is losing its appeal as a destination for Japanese investors as tensions between the two giants rise, the conventional wisdom that Asean is drawing more Japanese investment as a result may be overstated, a new survey suggests.
Scholars: Rice bonds won't help
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 22/02/2014
» The caretaker government still has some viable options to raise money for long-overdue payments to rice farmers but it must act decisively, say experts.
Amlo: Southeast Asia still strong
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 22/10/2012
» The Asia-Pacific Labour Market Update released Monday has reaffirmed the fact that Southeast Asia remains a resilient region amid a fragile global economic climate, yet there was still room for further improvement in areas of developing job quality, social protection policies and ensuring youth employment.
Political excitement trumps economic realities
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 03/09/2012
» While economists have cautiously welcomed the Thein Sein government’s high-profile reforms in Myanmar, they remain concerned about such issues as a push-back against foreign investment, poor infrastructure, poor public financing and a vulnerable rural economy. Operators inside the country are also complaining about the difficulties they will face from an expected surge of foreign investors, particularly as the formation of the Asean Economic Community approaches in 2015.