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    • Thursday, 26 January, 2023
      Philippines
      Philippines records strongest economic growth in more than 40 years

      Lifting of pandemic restrictions buoys south-east Asian country that is set to enjoy China ‘boon’

    • Monday, 14 November, 2022
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      Asean should rise up on the agenda of investors

      Regional bloc is benefiting from increased investment flows in an era of global power competition

    • Sunday, 4 September, 2022
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      South-east Asia warily navigates rising US-China tensions over Taiwan

      Governments in the region seek to balance maintaining close relations with Washington and Beijing

    • Tuesday, 30 August, 2022
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      Mahathir urges Asean to move towards China after US’s Taiwan ‘provocation’

      Former Malaysian prime minister blames Washington for ratcheting up tensions in region

    • Tuesday, 21 June, 2022
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      South-east Asia bucks global stagflation trend as tourism and exports climb

      Big regional economies are roaring back after lifting burdensome Covid curbs that strangled growth

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      Christmas Eve civilian killings brought condemnation but have not yet sparked international action

    • Thursday, 2 December, 2021
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      Laos to open Chinese-built railway amid fears of Beijing’s influence

      Project in one of Asia’s poorest countries stokes concerns over financial and political risks

    • Monday, 26 April, 2021
      Japan targets Vietnam for first Asean oil-sharing deal

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      RCEP bloc includes 15 nations and encompasses 30% of the world’s population

    • Sunday, 15 November, 2020
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      Asia-Pacific countries sign one of the largest free trade deals in history

      Pan-Asia trade pact covers a third of the world’s population and economic output

    • Wednesday, 17 June, 2020
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      Vietnam targets China manufacturers after EU trade green light

      High hopes for textile and apparel exports as Hanoi gives pact unanimous backing

    • Monday, 11 May, 2020
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      Health tech companies among the winners as pandemic speeds up disruption in the sector. Plus: Covid-19 and climate change put focus on jobs, food and housing; and south-east Asia’s new standing in the world

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      South-east Asia rides fourth wave of regional growth

      Youth, education and urbanisation make this patchwork of nations ripe for foreign investment

    • Friday, 24 April, 2020
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      How Asean countries can turn the tide on corruption

      As south-east Asia emerges from coronavirus, it should take on another invisible enemy

    • Monday, 17 February, 2020
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      ‘Vietnamisation’ push seeks to develop national champions

      Hanoi’s promotion of domestic companies has natural limits

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      Tech groups must address the digital divide in south-east Asia

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    • Monday, 4 November, 2019
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      Resistance to RCEP stems from concerns domestic market will open up to Chinese goods

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