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Myanmar confident of economic take-off this year
Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 08/01/2018
» After nearly two years in power, Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and her government face a crucial year ahead. Apart from significant political problems -- resolving the troubles in violence-torn Rakhine state and reviving the stalled peace process -- the government needs to show dramatically improved performance on the economic front.
Indonesia struggles with human trafficking networks
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 08/01/2018
» Tyas Weningsih Putri left her village in Kendal, Central Java in August 2016 to try her luck for a second time as a migrant worker in Malaysia.
More green space, please
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 08/01/2018
» Hong Kong covers an area of 2,800 square kilometres with a population of 7.3 million. It has one of the highest population densities in the world at about 6,400 people per square kilometre and rents are the highest in Asia. However, it has still managed to build more than 70 parks for its citizens to find refuge from urban stress.
The chase for followers
Asia focus, Nithi Kaveevivitchai, Published on 08/01/2018
» In an era when the number of viewers or followers defines your fame and the size of your fortune, many people are willing to go the extra mile to gain popularity. But a recent incident involving a Chinese daredevil who died after falling from a 62-storey building in the city of Changsha is a heartbreaking example of the perils of the quest for online celebrity.
Small-screen fame and fortune
Asia focus, Nithi Kaveevivitchai, Published on 08/01/2018
» The livestreaming boom in Asia is creating a new kind of celebrity in a multi-billion-dollar business, with millions of viewers willing to tune in for hours every day.
Real estate blues
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 08/01/2018
» Real estate, the second largest employer in the Indian economy, has been hit badly by reforms including demonetisation, the crackdown on "black money", tax changes and new consumer-friendly regulations intended to hold developers more accountable.
Indian resistance could spell trouble for RCEP
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 08/01/2018
» India is moving closer to rejecting the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), with a top government official declaring that the proposed 16-country agreement does not fit with the government's "Make in India" campaign.
Indonesia tries educating palm oil critics
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 15/01/2018
» Indonesia has vowed to continue the fight against what it sees as an unfair global camaign against its palm-oil industry, a key economic driver that generated more than US$17 billion worth of exports in 2016.
Asean's busy election calendar
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 15/01/2018
» What should we expect for Asean in 2018? On the economic front, the overall picture remains unclear even though export growth is likely to continue on the back of improving global demand. But what is certain is that domestic politics will ultimately dominate the headlines.
Protein power
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 15/01/2018
» New Zealand-based Fonterra, the world's largest exporter of dairy products, expects healthy growth in the protein markets of South and East Asia in the next five years, thanks to healthier lifestyles and the growing interest in fitness.