Political Risk

The Philippines' Senate is to investigate allegations that members of President Gloria Arroyo's family accepted payoffs from gambling bosses. BMI View: The probe does not pose an... 2005-06-17

A 'breakthrough' has been made in the latest round of peace talks with Moro rebels, says the Philippine government. BMI View: Any political settlement to the Mindanao conflict will... 2005-05-16

A 'breakthrough' has been made in the latest round of peace talks with Moro rebels, says the Philippine government. BMI View: Any political settlement to the Mindanao conflict will... 2005-04-29

Strong leadership has provided stability to Singapore, propelling the economy forward and creating an attractive environment for investors.

Prime Minister Abdullah's open style has secured much admiration, but his populist approach to foreign workers in the country, suggests that he is not completely in control of policy

A trio of bomb blasts blamed on the militant Abu Sayyaf group have dispelled hopes that 2005 would bring a respite in the Philippines' political turmoil. BMI View: President Gloria... 2005-03-15

Terrorism is an increasing threat to the prosperity and stability of the region, and Singapore remains a tempting target. BMI View: The city-state is demonstrating the same capability... 2005-03-15

The high-profile US role in the tsunami relief effort has won Washington friends in the world's most populous Muslim nation. BMI View: But Washington's efforts to strengthen military... 2005-03-15

There is little chance that new peace talks with separatist rebels in tsunami-hit Aceh province will end the 30-year conflict. BMI View: The issue dividing the government from the... 2005-02-16

Prime Minister Abdullah is maintaining the delicate balance of controlling his ruling party while meeting election pledges to root out institutional corruption. BMI View: The personal... 2005-02-16