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Emerging Asia activity will slow despite China rebound

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INTERNATIONAL

ASEAN's growth is nevertheless expected to outpace global growth, of which China and India are expected to contribute more than 50% -- India about 15% and China around 35%.

BRICS will be increasingly relevant to South-east Asia

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

In June, Thailand became the first South-east Asian country to apply for membership. Several other regional states are interested in joining.

ASEAN leadership will stretch Laos in 2024

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LAOS

The theme it has chosen for its chairmanship is ‘enhancing connectivity and resilience’. The reference to ‘resilience’ is apt, as Laos is attempting to manage severe economic…

Philippine economy should perform solidly this year

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PHILIPPINES

Inflation is a top challenge for the government, which targets 6.0-7.0% GDP growth in 2024, compared with 5.5% in 2023. GDP grew by 5.7% year-on-year in the January-March quarter…

ASEAN summit will make little progress except on trade

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ASEAN

South-east Asian leaders will discuss the South China Sea dispute, the Rohingya crisis in Myanmar and regional trade. ASEAN’s eight dialogue partners, including the United States…

TPP could spur ASEAN integration, eventually

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ASEAN

ASEAN and the Trans-Pacific Partnership.

Singapore-US economic ties could suffer

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SINGAPORE/US

Singapore-US relations.

ASEAN will struggle for cohesion on key issues

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ASEAN

At the conclusion of the meeting, a customary statement was issued by the bloc’s chair, which this year is Vietnam. Among other points, the statement confirmed establishment of a…

ASEAN differences will slow RCEP talks

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ASEAN

These talks have stalled over the scope of tariff reforms and conflicting bilateral agreements. However, following the likely demise of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), the…

ASEAN integration opens avenue to healthcare investors

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ASEAN

The ASEAN Economic Community and medical investments.