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ASEAN, China, Japan and South Korea (ASEAN+3) Building Momentum

ASEAN, China, Japan and South Korea ( ASEAN+3) have agreed to strengthen the regional financial safety net during the 15th ASEAN+3 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting held in Manila Thursday. The attendees exchanged their views on the recent global and regional economic developments and policy responses, and discussed measures to further strengthen the [...]

Indonesia Mining Laws Worsen

Indonesian Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Jero Wacik announced 14 mineral commodities that will become subject to export tax, varying between 20 and 50%, if sold in the form of ore, a local media reported Wednesday. The official policy on the tax will be announced on 6 May and followed by the issuance of a [...]

Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:LVS) a Success in Asia

Singapore is poised to be the 2nd biggest gaming destination in the world after Macau this year, local TV reported Wednesday. Last year, analysts had made the same prediction but the outcome from 2 integrated resorts in Singapore fell short of this expectation, Channel NewsAsia said. Analysts are confident that after Marina Bay Sands (NYSE:LVS)’ [...]

ASEAN: Indonesia Economic Update

Indonesia’s exports in March increased by 5.5% to US$17.27-B from a year ago, the Statistic Bureau announced Tuesday. The amount of shipping of goods to overseas in the first three months rose by 6.93% to US$48.53-B, Head of the Statistic Bureau named only Suryamin told a press conference here. Export of non-Oil and Gas rose [...]

Asia Real Estate News: Thailand, Cambodia, Philippines, Singapore, Hong Kong, China

Thailand New Guide to Buying Real Estate in Thailand Released Thailand Property Buyer’s Guide explains the legal fees, legal procedures, taxes and mortgage procedure. Overseas buyers can purchase Thai residential or commercial property without major restrictions. There are a number of ways to own Real Estate in Thailand in a foreigners name, 1. Around 40% [...]

Pattaya Real Estate Buyers Guide

Pattaya Property Buyer’s Guide explains the legal fees, legal procedures, taxes and mortgage procedure. Overseas buyers can purchase Thai residential or commercial property without major restrictions. There are a number of ways to own Real Estate in Pattaya in a foreigners name, 1. Around 40% of Apartments and Condominiums can be owned by foreigners. 2. [...]

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My Pattaya Guide 2013 Begins Sales

The definitive Guide to Pattaya Travel, Real Estate, Things to Do, Suburbs, Beaches, Restaurants, Resorts, Hire Cars, Weather, Tourist Information has begun sales for 2013. The My Pattaya Guide book will be distributed around the world and in local businesses in Pattaya and Bangkok. The book will be supported by a website offering ebooks, printable [...]

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ASEAN Market Preview, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines

ASEAN Markets will come off their highs tomorrow after Wall St traded lower. Economic data from the USA and continuing EuroCrisis issues held the market back from making gains. The S&P 500 lost 0.4 percent to 1,397.91 at 4 p.m. New York time, extending its April decline to 0.7 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average [...]

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ASEAN Affairs News Round Up

ASEAN Affairs the best ASEAN Magazine www.aseanaffairs.com Ha Long Bay Ha Long Bay was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994, in recognition of its outstanding, universal aesthetic value. In 2000 the World Heritage Committee additionally recognised Ha Long Bay for its outstanding geological and geomorphological value. “It has been the best-selling destination [...]

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Asian Banking Update

Chinese banks have emerged as equal and respectable players in the Global market, Emmanuel Daniel, President of The Asian Banker magazine, said in a recent interview. at the Asian Bankers Summit in Bangkok last week. “The Chinese banks have an equal position in any international dialogue. The international bank community takes Chinese banks seriously not [...]

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Private Equity Takes a Hit in Q1 2012

Most private-equity and hedge funds typically take 20 percent of investment gains as carried interest, on top of 2 percent of assets as a management fee to …