SE
Asia's Political Clout Grows With The Rise Of China And India
The Jakarta Post, 24 February 2009
Southeast
Asia's political leverage on the global stage is on the rise thanks
to its ability to keep the big powers' interests in the region in
balance, but officials and experts warn of greater challenges in
the future amid the current global woes.
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George Yeo To ASEAN 'Fight protectionism'
The Strait Times, 24 February 2009
Foreign
Minister George Yeo notes the benefits of integration and more open
markets, ahead of the recent ASEAN Summit.
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Developing
Asia suffering more than expected: ADB
Taipei Times, 20 February 2009
Asia’s
developing economies are suffering more than expected from the global
slowdown and must take steps to reduce their reliance on exports,
the head of the ADB said and called on developing countries such
as India and China to take steps to boost domestic demand to offset
the impact of recessions in major developed economies.
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http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/biz/archives/2009/02/20/2003436591
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Asia's
Local Currency Bond Markets to Expand - ADB Report
Daily Mirror, 16 February 2009
Emerging East Asia's local currency bond markets are expected to
expand this year with several governments likely to sell debt to
pump-prime their economies. Companies are also expected to turn
to local markets to refinance or raise fresh funds, says the latest
issue of the ADB’s Asia Bond Monitor (ABM).
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http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/frmNewsDetailView.aspx?ARTID=40650
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