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Let's use oil windfall creatively
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 19/01/2015
» As a consumer I can't complain about the benefits I'm deriving from the continued fall in oil prices. Some of us might even spend some of that money we're saving at the pump, and that will help the economy.
Double-edged sword
Asia focus, Published on 19/01/2015
» Oil-producing countries in Southeast Asia face a murky year ahead as the plunge in oil prices — by 60% in the past seven months — could clip national revenues and push back ambitious infrastructure projects.
Outlook encourages Thai hotel investors
Asia focus, Published on 19/01/2015
» Thailand's hospitality giants are looking forward to greater investment opportunities in Sri Lanka as new President Maithripala Sirisena takes charge, as they expect the country's tourism sector to remain robust.
Asean-Indians applaud Modi government
Asia focus, Published on 19/01/2015
» Asean-Indians are encouraged by announcements from the Narendra Modi government that it plans to introduce a stable tax regime and make it as easy as possible for them to do business in the country.
Hopes of export-led recovery in Asia fading
Asia focus, Published on 19/01/2015
» Hopes that Asia will see an improved economic performance backed by gains in exports now appear remote as many Asian countries have gradually shifted their export focus away from the only market that is witnessing a recovery, the United States.
Sea change in Sri Lanka
Asia focus, Published on 19/01/2015
» While many Sri Lankans are celebrating the electoral defeat of authoritarian former president Mahendra Rajapaksa, they acknowledge that he helped usher in an era of impressive economic growth following the end of three decades of civil war.
Climbing the skills ladder
Asia focus, Published on 22/12/2014
» A young workforce and low labour costs have equipped Cambodia with the potential to attract plentiful foreign investment. But as investments pour in, rising demand for high-skilled workers has outstripped the country's modest capability to supply them.
Cambodia rising
Asia focus, Published on 22/12/2014
» Still in the early stages of its development as a capitalist economy, Cambodia has much more room to grow. The direction that growth should take is still being debated, but the country is widely expected to be one of the bigger beneficiaries of Asean integration starting next year.
Kiwi clout
Asia focus, Published on 22/12/2014
» Best known for its beautiful scenery, New Zealand is not viewed by many people as a great trading power, but in fact the country of 4.5 million punches far above its weight when it comes to engaging with the rest of the world economically.
Year in Review
Asia focus, Published on 29/12/2014
» Asia rose to new heights in 2014 despite the many challenges that beset the region. Headline-making developments ranged from China dethroning the United States as the world's largest economy, subject to vigorous debate as that may be, to the tragic mystery of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370.