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Thailand: Food vendors panned

Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has warned street food vendors not to use a hike in cooking gas prices to rip off customers.

Burma: Dispute kindles doubt

Despite the continuing transition to civilian rule in Burma, also called Myanmar, the military retains a large interest in the country’s economy.

China/Mexico: Bullet train deal shot down

Mexico has abruptly cancelled a contract awarded to a Chinese-led consortium to build the country’s first bullet train.
War, uncertainty keep Afghanistan from unlocking vast mineral wealth

War, uncertainty keep Afghanistan from unlocking vast mineral wealth

Afghanistan’s economic future is wrapped up in the country’s untapped store of minerals, estimated by the World Bank to be worth...
Redback agreement will pave way for Canadian investment in Chinese stock market: HSBC

Redback agreement will pave way for Canadian investment in Chinese stock market: HSBC

An agreement to establish a Chinese currency-trading hub is expected to spur Canadian exports to China and will give Canadian investors earlier access into emerging Chinese capital markets

Strengthen your China connection: RMB trade

What are some advantages of trading in the Chinese currency?

China: Appearance shot down

The Black Eagles, the aerobatic team of the South Korean air force, will not be appearing on November 11 at China’s international air show in Zhuhai. Washington last week said no to the appearance, much to the chagrin of many South Koreans.

Japan: Abe targets deflation

A key element in the plans of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to end the country’s two decades of stagnation is to...

Japan: Honour adds shot of prestige

A Japanese single-malt whisky has been named the world’s best by ...

South Korea: Nuclear contract won

South Korea has become the first Asian country to export nuclear technology to