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 ASEAN efforts on Customs Single Window Business Times, Jan 22
 Non-tariff barriers to repalce Tarrifs sprouting among ASEAN Members Business Mirror, Dec 9
 ASEAN Marks First Anniversary of Charter Voice of America, Dec 16
 ASEAN free trade to commence on schedule: Mari Jakarta Post, Oct 28
 ASEAN Economic Ministers Meet at the ASEAN Leaders Summit Bernama, Oct 22
  




 Citibank to Grow Business in Brunei Brunei Times, Nov 4
 ICT for Innovation Conference Held in Brunei BruDirect, Nov 13
 Japan-Brunei FTA Takes Effect Kyodo News, Jul 31
 Alcoa,Brunei To Extend Feasibility Study On Aluminum Plant CNN Money, Jan 29
 Brunei aims to be key destination for investments Borneo Bulletin, Jan 29




 Cambodia Power Play WSJ, December 3
 Thaksin to arrive this week Phnom Phen Post, November 9
 Cambodia Mulls Resource Transparency Initiative VOA, November 3
 Cambodian garment workers face employment crisis ABC Radio, October 7
 20,000 garment workers lose jobs in Cambodia AFP, October 5
 GE Developing Health Globally Commissions First Hospitals in Cambodia GE Press Release, October 5
 IMF predicts Cambodian economic growth to be over 4% in 2010 Xinhua, September 24
 ADB revises GDP growth forecast for Cambodia Xinhua, September 22
 Brigade leader denies abuses Phnom Penh Post, September 22
 In Cambodia, 62,000 garment workers have lost their jobs, 90% are women: World Bank Group KI Media, September 17
 Chevron submits latest bid for Area IV Phnom Penh Post, September 17
 Mitsui seeks Gulf of Thailand rights from Cambodia Reuters, September 16
 US reports on child labour fail to reflect improvements, govt says Phnom Penh Post, September 16
 Cambodia inflation down for sixth consecutive month Xinhua, September 15
 Workers' ally urges US to cut garment tariffs Phnom Penh Post, September 14
 Prosecutor wants 5 more Khmer Rouge investigated AP, September 9
 Cambodia has room to improve business climate: WB Xinhua, September 9
 Trade body seen as key to exploring new markets Phnom Penh Post, September 8
 PM says his critics will be struck by lightning Phnom Penh Post, September 8
 No Sign of Recovery in Construction Sector VOA, September 8
 NBC to spend $6m to maintain value of riel Phnom Penh Post, August 31
 US House to discuss rights in Cambodia Phnom Penh Post, September 1
 The Challenge of Extracting Oil from Cambodia PBS, August 31
 Outlook mixed for garment sector Phnom Penh Post, August 27
 Public confidence in Cambodian banks is growing Xinhua, August 27
 Cambodia pulls back troops from disputed temple Reuters, August 27
 Cambodian intellectual property law to draw drug firms: govt official Xinhua, August 25
 Recession threatens families Phnom Penh Post, August 26
 Child labour force set to rise Phnom Penh Post, August 26
 Workers continue strike at garment factory Phnom Penh Post, August 26
 Exports fall 26.4pc in July as crisis in Kingdom continues Phnom Penh Post, August 26
 Peace at Preah Vihear: army Phnom Penh Post, August 25
 Investment approvals plunge, eclipsed by huge 2008 projects Phnom Penh Post, August 25
 Cambodia Releases E-Government Guidelines Bernama, August 25
 Exports of garments to Japan rise 98.1pc Phnom Penh Post, August 24
 Cambodia to recall some troops at border: PM Xinhua, August 24
 Annual bank report states bad loans minimal in 2008 Phnom Penh Post, August 24
 Cambodia's salesman par excellence Asia Sentinel, August 24
 Trade law opens door for ASEAN Phnom Penh Post, August 19
 Cambodia's Hun Sen looks safe despite some unease Reuters, August 20
 US Senator Jim Webb makes quick stop in Cambodia on Asian tour Monsters & Critics, August 18
 Thailand sends ships to check Cambodian oil drilling Radio Australia, August 18
 Council of Ministers mandates warning labels on cigarettes Phnom Penh Post, August 17
 Kingdom is defiant over Thai warships Phnom Penh Post, August 17
 Garment exports plummet 18pc over first half of year Phnom Penh Post, August 17
 Kingdom seeks debt relief Phnom Penh Post, August 14
 Motorola wins rights to radio distribution Phnom Penh Post, August 11
 Loan disbursements on an uptick Phnom Penh Post, August 11
 IFC Helps Establish Cambodia’s First National Arbitration Center to Resolve Commercial Disputes IFC, August 10
 Prime minister calls on petrol companies to stop raising prices Phnom Penh Post, August 6
 Meeting to examine bourse regulations Phnom Penh Post, August 6
 Cambodia to host ASEAN summit in 2012: PM Xinhua, August 5
 Garment exports to fall 30pc in 2009, govt says Phnom Penh Post, August 5
 Malaria Strain Resists Drugs, May Threaten Millions, Study Says  Bloomberg, July 30
 Offshore insurance produces a legal risk Phnom Penh Post, August 3
 Officials reject Thai group's claims over French oil deal Phnom Pehn Post, August 3
 Cambodia approves sub-decree of co-ownership regulations Xinhua, July 31




 Yudhoyono Wants 6.6% Indonesian Growth, Less Poverty  Business Week, Jan 4
 Indonesia may seek tariff delays in ASEAN-China pact  Reuters, Jan 4
 China and Indonesia welcome Copenhagen summit deal  BBC News, Dec 21
 Indonesia May Rejoin OPEC If Oil Output Exceeds Consumption-Official  Wall Street Journal, Dec 21
 Weak Audit Fueled Century Mess, Former Bank Indonesia Governor Says Jakarta Globe, Dec 21
 Indonesia gets serious about nuclear energy  Sydney Morning Herald, Dec 18
 Indonesians Rally to Support SBY's Corruption Watchdog  TIME, Nov 9
 Five political risks to watch for Indonesia Reuters, Nov 3
 Indonesia Oct consumer confidence cools on economy  Forbes, Nov 3
 Bank Indonesia to put emphasis on inflation  Forbes, Nov 2
 Indonesia corruption row flares BBC, Nov 2
 Indonesia president defends embattled graft agency  Reuters, Oct 30
 Govt to hold national summit Jakarta Post, Oct 28
 UPDATE: Indonesia Minister: Dollar Still Dominant Currency WSJ, Oct. 28




 Asean Voices Hope For Lao's WTO Membership Brunei Direct, December 2
 Laos Stumbles on Path to Sporting Glory NYT, October 5
 Lao PM calls for close watch on national economy Xinhua, September 24
 Presidential Determination for Major Drug-Transit and Major Illicit Drug-Producing Countries State Department, September 16
 Additional Financing Bridges Government Budget Gap World Bank, September 9
 Laos power plant misses jumbo payout Asia Times, September 8
 State owned banks to get capital injection Vientiane Times, September 4
 Govt to reduce foreign borrowing next year Vientiane Times, September 2
 A/H1N1 flu cases increase to 242 in Laos Xinhua, August 26
 First, Second, and Third Poverty Education Support Operations Project World Bank, August 20
 Lao economic growth to face difficulties in 2009-2010 fiscal year: PM Xinhua, August 20
 Lao Bank to further maintain kip currency stability MCOT, August 20
 Laos plans to increase public investment by 50% Xinhua, August 19
 Sinohydro, EDL to construct two HEP plants in Laos International Construction, August 18
 Laos residents wary of Chinese investment Al Jazeera, August 17
 Little Laos proves largely immune to global crisis Monsters & Critics, August 14
 Laos simplifies import procedure Vientiane Times, August 14
 Nam Theun 2 Making Steady Progress World Bank, August 12
 Laos' economy grows 7.1% in first half Xinhua, August 7
 Laos Plans To Produce Over 45,000 Tonnes Of Sugar For Export Bernama, August 7
 Laos launches 3G phone service Xinhua, July 31




 Malaysia Committed to ASEAN-China FTA The Star, Jan 19
 IBM Opens ASEAN Telecom Center of Excellence in Malaysia Bernama, Jan 18
 Citigroup Receives Stockbroken License in Malaysia Dow Jones Newswire, Jan 12
 Goldman Sachs Given Fund Management License in Malaysia Business Times, Dec 9
 Implementation of the 2009 Central Bank of Malaysia Act  Bernama, Nov 29
 Malaysia Announces Policy Reforms for Auto Industry The Straits Times, Oct 28
 GlaxoSmithKline opens Global IT Center in Malaysia The Star, Oct 14
 CIMB's Islamic Bank Launches New Health Insurance Product The Edge, Oct 12
 Malaysia To Sign FTA With New Zealand Next Month Bernama, Sep 15
 Malaysia's BPO Sector Growth Outlook Business Times, Aug 26
 Malaysia to Review Policy on Foreign "Big Box" Retailers The Edge, Aug 24
 Global Recession Impacts FDI plans for IDR Project in Johor The Edge, Aug 20
 Malaysia working on next generation of finance Master Plans Bernama, Aug 17
 Malaysia's Petronas Raises $4.5 Billion in Global Bonds Finance Asia, Aug 7
 Dow Chemical Sells Equity to JV Partner Petronas Malaysia for $660 Million Business Times, Jul 30
 Malaysia's AirAsia Airlines in Brand Deal with NFL's Oakland Raiders Travel Blackboard, Jul 7
 Prime Minister Najib Announces New Package of Liberalization Policy Reforms The Star, Jul 2
 Malaysia's Economic Outlook for 2nd Half of 2009 The Edge, Jul 1
 Liberalization of Malaysia's Trucking Industry has increased transport efficiency  Business Times, Jun 29
 Malaysia's Biotech Sector to Grow 15% in 2009 Business Times, Jun 23
 World Bank Notes Malaysia's GDP to drop 4.4% in 2009 Business Times, Jun 22
 Malaysia to Liberalize Steel Manufacturing and Trade Industries  Business Times, Jun 18
 Impact Of Stimulus Package To Be Seen Third And Fourth Quarters Of This Year Bernama, Jun 15
 Government Considers Better Incentives To Draw Foreign Investment Bernama, Jun 15
 EU Keen To Boost Cooperation With Malaysia In Science And Technology Bernama, Jun 10
 Malaysia FTA Renegotiations Start In June Bernama, May 26
 GDP Growth For 2009 Expected To Be Below -1.0 Pct Bernama, May 26
 Stimulus Packages: About 42,000 Projects Worth RM5.6 Billion Awarded Bernama, May 13
 Malaysia Announces New Liberalization Measures in Banking and Financial Services Bank Negara, Apr 27
 Govt's liberalisation plan may boost exports by 10pc Business Times, Apr 23
 Seeking Investors, Malaysia Eases Affirmative-Action Policy Wall Street Journal, Apr 23
 Malaysia to end foreign equity limits in 27 services sectors Business Times, Apr 22
 Iskandar Regional Corridor in Malaysia Meets $13 billion FDI Target Business Times, Apr 21
 Prime Miniater Najib Announces new Cabinet New Straits Times, Apr 9
 Malaysia to Swear in Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak as New Prime Minister on Friday, April 3rd  Bernama, Apr 1
 Economists Forecast Malaysia's GDP to contract by 1.5% in 2009  Business Times, May 26
  




 Aung San Suu Kyi to be freed in November?, Gov continues privatization Jan 27 2010




 Budget gap: RP's next worry; BOC starts connecting 9 agencies under National Single Window Jan 25
 Google to Support SME Development in the Philippines ABS-CBN News, Nov 3
 200,000 Tons of Rice destroyed in the Philippines Philippines Star, Sep 29
 Price Controls on Basic Goods Imposed in the Philippines Philippines Star, Sep. 28
 CalPERS stays in RP  Manila Times, Sep 15
 Philippines GDP Growth to hit 4% in 2009 Philippines Star, Aug 7
 Palace caps prices for five drugs  Business World, Jul 29
 Bleak Outlook, but banks stable  BusinessMirror, Jul 29
 Drug firms fail to comply; GMA to sign EO Philippines Star, Jul 21
 Competition for FDI in ASEAN Heating UP PhilStar, Jul 9
 Philippines Consider Fiscal Incentives for Broadband Service Providers Daily Inquirer, Jul 1
 Philippines Seeks to Lead on Renewable Energy Daily Inquirer, Jun 29
 Local Business Group's Legislative Agenda Manila Times, Jun 26
 RP takes seat in ASEAN IP group  Inquirer, Jun 26
 Outright recession’ for RP  Business World, Jun 24
 Special IP courts seen ready this year Business World, Jun 24
 World Bank Notes GDP to Drop by .5% in 2009 GMA News, Jun 22
 Standard & Poor's cuts RP growth forecast to 1.3%  Manila Standards, Jun 10
 Philippines Seeks Investors for Ocean Renewable Energy Project  Philippines Star
 RP Looks for WTO Complient Measures to Support Domestic Industry Business World, May 26
 Philippines Sells $1.5 Billion in Government Bonds Finance Asia, Jan 8




 Singapore expects $12b investments Feb 1
 Singapore's economy likely to be buoyed by global recovery in 2010  Channel News Asia, Dec 21
 Las Vegas Sands Singapore casino on track for March opening  Forbes, Dec 21




 Thailand targets new investment, businesses fear Map ta Phut fallout Jan 29
 Map ta Phut worries grow, Foreign Investors seek consistency Jan 26
 Finance Ministry Sets 17 Goals Jan 21
 H.M. Approves Cabinet Reshuffle, Committee to resolve Map Ta Phut impasse formed Jan 19
 Foreign Investment Applications Rise, Cabinet reshuffle heads for royal approval Jan 15
 Draft law approved to settle Map Ta Phut Issue, Cabinet Reshuffle soon Jan 12
 Map Ta Phut fears rise Bangkok Post, Dec 16
 Southern Thailand: Moving towards a political solution International Crisis Group, Dec 8
 Council Thailand Update US-ABC, Dec 8
 Consider Thailand part of the ASEAN Community: Kiat Bangkok Post, Nov 28




 Vietnam says president to make rare Vatican trip AFP, December 3
 Vietnam's restrictions threaten progress: donors AFP, December 3
 World Bank reassured by Vietnam steps toward stability Reuters, December 2
 Government to amend decree to help enterprises choose strategic investors VietnamNet, December 3
 Central bank ready to intervene heavily on dong Reuters, December 3
 Vietnam to raise ceiling on foreign ownership ratio in local businesses VietnamNet, December 1
 Vietnam to promote relations with U.S. Xinhua, December 2
 Finance ministry foresees four difficulties for Vietnam’s economy in 2010 VietnamNet, December 2
 Vietnam starts unwinding stimulus Financial Times, December 2
 Bills on food safety and people with disabilities submitted to the National Assembly CPV, November 10
 E-customs slower than old corrupt system Viet News, November 10
 Ministers defend state-owned groups VietnamNet, November 10
 Vietnam dong hits 19,000/US$ in unofficial market Asia One, November 10
 Vietnam customs releases price database for various dutiable goods  PWC, November 10
 Ministry plans price registration for imported milk Thanh Nien, November 9
 NA deputies discuss state-owned groups’ business VietnamNet, November 9
 Electricity surcharge in year end predicted to surge Vn Business News, November 9
 Draft rules push energy efficiency Look at Vietnam, November 9
 Ministry rejects tax cut extension for auto industry Thanh Nien, November 3
 No shortcut to removing corruption, says UN official Thanh Nien, November 3
 Law on Credit Institutions "abandoned" repo and deposit activities? VnEconomy, November 3
 Vietnam extends interest rate subsidy to end-2010 Forbes, October 30
 Vietnam to promote ASEAN Community building process as next ASEAN chair Xinhua, October 29
 Second stimulus package to ensure sustainable development VOV, October 29
 Citigroup to help PetroVietnam seek $550 mln loan for plant Thanh Nien, October 29
 Viet Nam wants to know more about nuclear power VNS, October 29
 No plan to devalue currency Intellasia, October 29
 Vietnam c.bank to buy forex to boost dong liquidity Forbes, October 29
 Vietnam to see FDI capital down 73% in first 10 months Xinhua, October 29
 Swiss bank pegs 2010 growth at 8.5% Vietnews, October 19
 Draft decree restricts the press: experts Thanh Nien, October 19
 Vietnam should focus on macro-economic stabilisation, says IMF representative Intellasia, October 19
 Aviation market gains more growth momentum Vietnam Business News, October 19
 National Assembly Standing consider modifying the tax laws VnEconomy, October 15
 U.S. Trade Ambassador in Vietnam will be presentations VnEconomy, October 15
 Vietnam's chronic currency weakness takes toll on firms Reuters, October 13
 US condemns Vietnam's treatment of activists AP, October 15
 Vietnam sets higher taxable prices for imported cars Thanh Nien, October 9
 Vietnam OKs Building Of Ho Chi Minh City $1.247 Billion Metro Line Dow Jones, October 9
 BOT underground car park deal to be signed VNBusinessNews, October 15
 Vietnam democracy activist jailed BBC, October 7
 Vietnam Sept auto sales surge 104% yr/yr Reuters, October 7
 Situation of foreign investment in September 2009 FIA, October 7
 Tender problems lead to road delays Vietnews, October 7
 Vietnam plans further fuel price deregulation Thanh Nien, October 7
 The works of the investor road tunnel Pass Both VnEconomy, October 7
 2009 and the economic factors underlying instability  VnEconomy, October 7
 Is import tax rate on automobiles likely to increase? CPV, October 7
 ‘Buy Vietnamese’ campaign produces results for dairy sector Saigon Daily, September 29
 Vietnam’s GDP Growth Accelerates to 5.8% on Stimulus  Bloomberg, September 29
 Telecommunications resources: Thu tax or charge? VnEconomy, September 29
 Power sector development, "price mechanism is most difficult" VnEconomy, September 29
 Many transportation projects slowed by main contractor VnEconomy, September 29
 Bill to ease way for consumer lawsuits Thanh Nien, September 29
 Vietnam to start work on 547-mln-USD highway project Xinhua, September 24
 Vietnam prioritises developing the telecoms sector VOV, September 24
 V not yet for victory The Economist, September 24
 Vietnam’s inflation advances for first time in a year Thanh Nien, September 24
 Hybrid imports granted lower 42 percent tax rate VietNamNet, September 23
 UN to consider Vietnam’s human right report on September 24 VietNamNet, September 23
 Proposed tax collection for nearly 550 imported cars VnEconomy, September 23
 Early October will have forums Restructuring and Enterprise Development State VnEconomy, September 23
 Power sector development, "price mechanism is most difficult" VnEconomy, September 23
 Software piracy costs Vietnam $275 million every year Thanh Nien, September 21
 Vietnam teeters towards a currency crisis Asia Times, September 22
 ADB says loan to help Vietnam's 'huge' fiscal deficit AFP, September 22
 Powdered milk prices must be controlled VOV, September 22
 ADB forecasts 4.7 percent GDP for Vietnam VOV, September 22
 Vietnamese businesses complain public procurement favors foreigners VietNamNet, September 22
 Nearly US$72 million for banking modernisation project VOV, September 22
 Transport ministry orders tighter leash for tender winners Thanh Nien, September 22
 Mobile phones labelled a luxury by Ministry VietNamNet, September 22
 Nation mulls plan to build nuclear power plants VietnamNet, September 17
 Vietnam currency being managed flexibly - c.bank Forbes, September 17
 SBV Governor elaborates on monetary policy management in coming time SBV, September 17
 Fake goods from China account for 83 percent of local market CPV, September 17
 Vietnam’s energy loss double world’s average VietnamNet, September 16
 Vietnam protests DOC’s anti-subsidy investigations VietnamNet, September 16
 Vietnam Ranks 11th in Terms of World’s Modern Technology Spending MOF, September 16
 State bank chief reports growth to hit 5 per cent MPI, September 16
 ‘Nameless expenses’ drive up the cost of Vietnam’s products VietnamNet, September 16
 Regulators to revise competition law VietnamNet, September 16


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