Latest articles from Asia-Pacific

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All eyes on Vietnam

Vietnam's campaign against inflation promises to rivet attention on the  country's economic stability and development path in the run-up to the  Asian Development Bank Annual Meeting in Hanoi in early May

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When Korea came calling

The deal that ended with the building of a $1bn assembly plant for South Korean car manufacturer Kia in a rural US state has had wide-reaching implications, both economic and cultural. And although there has been a price to pay on both sides, it appears to be outweighed by the benefits

View from Asia April/May

Recent earthquakes in the Asia-Pacific region are having a major impact on the regional economy. But, when businesses bounce back, they may well be stronger than ever, says Lawrence Yeo

Chinese cities on the rise

A McKinsey report says that by 2025, more than 100 of the world's leading cities in economic terms will be located in China

Hong Kong joins global IFC top three

Hong Kong is now the third most important financial centre in the world, according to think tank report

Astana mayor in housing plea

The mayor of Kazakhstan's capital city calls for 'affordable and quality housing'

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Japan investment agency launches business support programme

Programme offers affected companies office space in Tokyo and logistical support for five business days

Asia-Pacific real estate set for 'wall of money'

Investment funds eye opportunities in Asia-Pacific, with China and Australia particularly popular

Investors deny Chinese property bubble exists

A group of Chinese officials and property investors at the Mipim real estate conference have rejected the widely held belief that the country's property sector has overheated

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Interview: Bank of Thailand governor Prasarn Trairatvorakul

Thailand’s central bank governor has had an eventful start in the role, raising basis points and watching the baht appreciate. He talks to Simon Montlake about how this will affect his plans