South East Asia Vol 1
The South East Asia Monitor Vol 1 service provides subscribers with systematic political risk assessment, economic forecasts and business analysis for Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam.
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Myanmar / Economy
Contrary to initial reports, President Thein Sein handed over the position of chairman of the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) to Speaker of the Lower House Shwe Mann just a few days after the party's national assembly in October 2012. According to the recent revelations, announced by Shwe Mann at the party's youth assembly on May 1, even top party officials were unaware...
2013-05-07Laos / Economy
The disappearance of civil rights activist Sombath Somphone in Laos continues to gain widespread international attention. Despite continuous pressure from the international community,...
2013-05-02Laos / Economy
Laos' consumer price inflation (CPI) is likely to have remained elevated in April, with the Lao New Year festivities pushing up demand for food, in particular, beef and vegetables....
2013-05-02Country Risk Rating
Myanmar
Contrary to initial reports, President Thein Sein handed over the position of chairman of the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) to Speaker of the Lower House Shwe Mann just...
2013-05-07Laos
The disappearance of civil rights activist Sombath Somphone in Laos continues to gain widespread international attention. Despite continuous pressure from the international community,...
2013-05-02Laos
Vientiane has agreed to begin negotiations on a US$7.2bn loan from China. The loan will be obtained from the Exim Bank of China and will go towards funding for a high-speed rail project...
2013-04-09Myanmar
While official reports differ on the true cause of the recent postponement of ceasefire negotiations between the Myanmar government and Kachin rebels, numerous sources with Kachin State...
2013-04-09Laos
Laos' consumer price inflation (CPI) is likely to have remained elevated in April, with the Lao New Year festivities pushing up demand for food, in particular, beef and vegetables....
2013-05-02Vietnam
Vietnam's trade surplus expanded in February amid a sharp decline in imports. Exports surpassed imports by US$900mn in February, after a revised US$776mn in January, according to preliminary...
2013-03-04Thailand
Figures published by the Stock Exchange of Thailand showed a significant pick up in foreign capital inflows into the equity market. These hot money inflows have placed significant appreciatory...
2013-03-04Cambodia
BMI View: The Cambodian economy expanded by 7.3% in 2012 according to a statement made by Prime Minister Hun Sen, driven by agriculture, tourism, garment exports, and construction....
2013-02-27Myanmar
BMI View: Myanmar's leaders face a stark choice between gradual reform or eventual revolution. For now, the regime is striking a more moderate tone, but we see a risk of renewed popular...
2011-09-01Although the economic 'triggers' which helped ignite political chaos in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are, to some extent, present in Asia, we do not expect a similar popular...
2011-02-22Myanmar
Criticisms of an unfair electoral process and recent accusations of involvement in the development of nuclear weapons are damaging Myanmar's relationship with the international community....
2010-06-28Cambodia
BMI View: BMI's revised business environment risk ratings put Cambodia in 122nd place out of 167 globally with a score of just 34.4. While the economy enjoys relative market openness,...
2010-03-30
