ASEAN a better investment than China for businesses and investors
(30 April) At the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills a panel discussion on Southeast Asia provided data, history and empirical experiences that all point toward the ASEAN member states continued economic growth. Moreover, the panel suggested the ten ASEAN member states – Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos,...
Singapore’s caning punishment
Singapore's justice system also sentences convicts to be caned.(Photo: Reuters) (29 April) Singapore's justice system is notorious for its use of the death penalty, but it also sentences convicts to be caned. Eligible offences include drug trafficking, vandalism, rioting and overstaying a visa by more than 90 days. Only...
Sri Lanka rejects casinos after prostitution fears
(26 April) Sri Lanka has refused to allow casinos at three super-luxury resorts planned in the capital after opponents said they would lead to prostitution, an official said Saturday. It was not immediately known whether the casino ban would endanger the development of the three mega-resorts in Colombo, which have attracted investment...
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