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Oldest debate revived
Asia focus, Published on 10/11/2014
» India is hotly debating whether prostitution should be legalised to protect sex workers from victimisation at the hands of human traffickers, middlemen, brothel owners and law enforcement agencies.
Chinese money to the rescue
Asia focus, Published on 10/11/2014
» After several false starts, Bangladesh has asked China to bankroll its ambitious US$2.4-billion Padma Bridge, which is expected to help reshape the national economy.
Japan, China and the Asian Paradox
Asia focus, Published on 10/11/2014
» Given that the 21 members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) forum account for some 54% of global GDP and about 44% of world trade, the agenda for this month's Apec summit should be drawing a lot of global attention. Yet the only issue in which anyone seems interested is whether or not Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will meet this week on the sidelines, and, if they do, whether a substantive discussion to ease bilateral tensions will take place.
Myanmar bowing out in style as Asean chair
Asia focus, Published on 10/11/2014
» Myanmar is preparing to wind up an eventful year as the chair of the Association of South East Asian Nations, with a summit this week in Nay Pyi Taw that will welcome Southeast Asian heads of government as well as other regional leaders and US President Barack Obama.
Two-wheel turning point
Asia focus, Published on 10/11/2014
» For millions of people in the developing world, the purchase of a motorcycle is the first concrete sign that they are moving up the economic ladder. The rapid pace of development in Asia has been especially good for the motorcycle industry for the past three decades or so, but challenges are starting to emerge.
United in style
Asia focus, Published on 10/11/2014
» What connects Indonesians and Thais? It's a lot more than political ties such as the two countries' status as co-founders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Now we can add fashion to the list.
Turning miles to smiles easier said than done
Asia focus, Published on 03/11/2014
» With the holiday season approaching, some of you might be considering approaching your favourite airline with your Silver, Gold or Platinum mileage card and a seemingly simple request: I have X number of miles, can you issue me a ticket for country ABC?
More give than take
Asia focus, Published on 03/11/2014
» The new free trade agreement (FTA) on services and investment between Asean and India seems to be hitting some turbulence as the Indian Commerce Ministry is reportedly unhappy with the deal.
Stuck in the middle
Asia focus, Published on 06/10/2014
» Over the past five decades, Asian economies have made tremendous strides in climbing the development ladder through export-oriented growth models.But whereas China, Korea and Taiwan have continually moved up the value chain to become global technology and innovation leaders, countries such as Thailand and Malaysia continue to lag.
Electronics industry 'must adapt'
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 06/10/2014
» Electronic products have been among Thailand's top export items for many years, with a competitive workforce and excellent logistics system encouraging the world's largest players to locate large production bases in the kingdom.