Finance

New Economic Model details in two stages (Malaysian Mirror)

Thursday, March 11, 2010 | Finance

PUTRAJAYA – The New Economic Model that Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak had mooted since taking the office last April, will be announced in two phases, with the first stage on March 30. (the story here…) Related items Malaysia studying new regional trade pact with US (AsiaOne) Thailand’s economy recovering, + 5.8 per cent in fourth quarter of...
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Malaysia studying new regional trade pact with US (AsiaOne)

Thursday, March 11, 2010 | Finance

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11, 2010 (AFP) – Malaysia said Thursday that negotiations towards a bilateral trade pact with the United States have been shelved and it is now considering joining a regional deal promoted by the US. (the story here…) Related items New Economic Model details in two stages (Malaysian Mirror) Thailand’s economy recovering, + 5.8 per cent...
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Thailand’s economy recovering, + 5.8 per cent in fourth quarter of 2009 (Thailandnews.net)

Thursday, March 11, 2010 | Finance

The Office of the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) announced in February the GDP dropped by 2.3 per cent last, half of what was expected. Finance Minister Korn Jatidavanich said … (the story here…) Related items After year-long recession, Thai economy grows 5.8% in Q4 (Thailandnews.net) Asian Economies Leading Global Rebound (BusinessWeek) Thailand Economy Exits Yearlong Recession...
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Burma on radar as New Delhi prepares for talks (Scoop.co.nz)

Thursday, March 11, 2010 | Finance

The military ruled Burma (Myanmar) emerges as an important actor on the projected peace talks between the Union government of India and the banned militant group, United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA). An active and influential underground outfit of Northeast India, the ULFA is fighting New Delhi for its core demand of sovereignty for...
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Tibetan government tables budget for 2010/2011 in parliament (Phayul)

Thursday, March 11, 2010 | Finance

Dharamsala, March 8: The ninth session of the 14th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile opened here today with the budget session of the Tibet’s Government in exile. (the story here…) Related items Burma on radar as New Delhi prepares for talks (Scoop.co.nz) Treacherous Frontier (New Kerala) Farmers’ cooperative for financing (Kuensel) PNB’s 15 bn offer (Kuensel) Fuel hike (Kuensel)
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Treacherous Frontier (New Kerala)

Thursday, March 11, 2010 | Finance

By Sandipani Dash/South Asia Intelligence Review: Myanamar – one of India’s strategic neighbours on her Northeastern frontier – shares a 1,643 kilometer long border abutting the Indian States of Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram. (the story here…) Related items Burma on radar as New Delhi prepares for talks (Scoop.co.nz) PNB’s 15 bn offer (Kuensel) Allocation for northeast region...
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Merger Positions DFDL Mekong as Legal Advisory Hub for Outbound Thai Investors in Southeast Asia (Thaipr.net)

Thursday, March 11, 2010 | Finance

One of the older international law firms in Thailand has merged with a fast growing regional law firm to form a powerful new competitor in Southeast Asia’s legal sector. The law firms of DFDL Mekong a (the story here…) Related items Thailand’s economy recovering, + 5.8 per cent in fourth quarter of 2009 (Thailandnews.net) After year-long recession, Thai...
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RPT-GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks dip on China tightening fears (Reuters via Yahoo! Philippines News)

Thursday, March 11, 2010 | Finance

* Asia shares fall 0.4 pct, China data spurs rate hike fears (the story here…) Related items Asian Stocks Fall on China Growth Concern; Astellas Advances (Bloomberg) Asia markets lower amid China warning to banks (AP via Yahoo! Finance) GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks dip from 1-yr high, dollar bruised (Reuters via Yahoo! Philippines News) Groupmark Financial Services, Ltd. Launches Unique China...
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ASIA-PACIFIC OIL AND GAS PROS LEAD INDUSTRY IN WORKPLACE ADOPTION OF SOCIAL MEDIA, REPORTS MICROSOFT-ACCENTURE POLL (Bernama via Yahoo! Malaysia News)

Thursday, March 11, 2010 | Finance

ATTENTION EDITOR, BUSINESS & FINANCE DESKS (the story here…) Related items Islamic finance to play important role in 2010 (Business Times (Malaysia)) A.I.G. Unit Said to Be Near Sale to British Company (MalaysiaNews.net) MIDF Amanah buys Asia Unit Trusts (Business Times (Malaysia)) Asian Economies Leading Global Rebound (BusinessWeek) Malaysia enters OECD ‘white list’ for meeting transparency standards (Business Times (Malaysia))
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Asia stocks dip on China tightening fears (The Economic Times)

Thursday, March 11, 2010 | Finance

Asia stocks dip on China tightening fearsAsia stocks dip on China tightening fears (the story here…) Related items New Economic Model details in two stages (Malaysian Mirror) Malaysia studying new regional trade pact with US (AsiaOne) Thailand’s economy recovering, + 5.8 per cent in fourth quarter of 2009 (Thailandnews.net) Burma on radar as New Delhi prepares for talks (Scoop.co.nz) Tibetan government...
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