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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.
AirAsia connecting with AEC goals
Asia focus, Published on 03/11/2014
» AirAsia, the region's largest low-cost carrier (LCC), aims to foster regional growth once Asean integration becomes official in December 2015, delivering easy mobility for people and offering efficient links at the least cost.
Sky-high challenges
Asia focus, Published on 03/11/2014
» There was a time when air travel was all about the services offered by airlines and even the stylishness of their staff. But the rapid rise of budget carriers that do away with frills is now reshaping the industry and its future in Asia.
Menu for development
Asia focus, Published on 03/11/2014
» At first glance, Khaiphaen looks like any restaurant that is weeks from opening day. Front of the house managers discuss the layout of the dining room and staffing requirements. Contractors calibrate the handsomely refurbished wooden doors between the kitchen and dining room. Staff ferry boxes of dishes, cutlery, stemware and glassware to the dishwasher. The culinary team calculates costs and portions and samples beautifully plated creations.
Livestock farming helps India outperform Thailand in food exports
Asia focus, Published on 03/11/2014
» Asia's exports of foods are gaining momentum, with growth of 12% per year between 2009 and 2013, outpacing the world average rate of 9%. Four Asian countries were ranked among the world's top 15 food exporters in 2013. Shipments are growing especially quickly from China, rising 15%, and the Philippines, up 17%, according to data from Trade Map, a service of the International Trade Centre. an affiliate of Unctad and the WTO.
Jokowi's first test
Asia focus, Published on 03/11/2014
» The cabinet lineup of new President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo shows that succumbing to political compromise is inevitable in a country where an array of parties and interests exists.
Flying Fresh
Asia focus, Published on 03/11/2014
» Glancing out the airplane window, we were struck by dazzling sun rays glinting off crystal-clear water near the bleached-blonde shore. As we began our descent, we tried counting some of the 150-odd islands, each one a precious green gem in the blue Andaman Sea.
All the world is Asia's stage
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 10/11/2014
» This week is one of the most interesting ones for the region as a host of leaders from all across the world will be gathering to discuss issues that are facing the globe and affecting Asia at the same time.
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.