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Kerala Fights Clock in ASEAN Free-Trade Deal
Devraj, Ranjit - eSocialSciences - 2009
The paper discusses the impacts of free-trade policy on the agricultural exports of Kerala.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008543132
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What Is the Impact of the Global Financial Crisis on the Banking System in East Asia?
Pomerleano, Michael - eSocialSciences - 2009
This paper assesses the condition and outlook of the financial sectors—in particular, the banking sector—in the East Asia region in the aftermath of the current global financial crisis. The risks in the banking systems in East Asia are analyzed using the standard supervisory...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10004981656
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Role of Japan in BIMSTEC
Asher, Mukul; Sen, Rahul - eSocialSciences - 2006
The main objective of the paper is to explore the role of Japan in the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral and … Technical Cooperation (BIMSTEC). The analysis suggests that BIMSTEC-Japan cooperation could made a modest contribution to Asian … integration. But this is contingent upon domestic reforms and constructive engagement among the members, and willingness of Japan …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005487882
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A Veteran's Asia Reflections
Walter, Norbert - eSocialSciences - 2011
the Hindukush to Japan are assessed and put into a global context. The issues addressed include the elections in Japan …, the security challenges for the Hindukush region and new political forces in Thailand and Malaysia. Besides presenting a …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009002296
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The Effect of Direct Foreign Investment on Domestic Firms: Evidence from Firm Level Panel Data in Emerging Economies
Konings, Jozef - eSocialSciences - 2009
This paper uses firm level panel data to investigate empirically the effects of direct foreign investment (DFI) on the productivity performance of domestic firms in three emerging economies of Central and Eastern Europe, Bulgaria, Romania and Poland. To this end a unique firm level panel data...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008458161
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Is There a Global Bioethics? End-of-Life in Thailand and the Case for Local Difference
Stonington, Scott; Ratanakul, Pinit - eSocialSciences - 2007
the use of mechanical ventilators in Thailand. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005341678
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Study on Impact of Micro Finance in Reduction of Domestic Violence Against Women
eSocialSciences; Institute of Social Studies Trust ISST - 2012
The main objective of the study is to investigate whether there is any evidence to support the view that the disbursement of micro finance to women reduces the incidence of domestic violence, and if so, under what circumstances. [WCD]. URL:[http://wcd.nic.in/].
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009650331
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Philippine Economy: Sluggish in 2011, Bullish in 2012?
eSocialSciences; Senate Economic Planning Office SEPO - 2012
The Philippine domestic economy shrunk to 3.7 percent in 2011, after a growth of 7.6 per cent in 2010. Outlook for 2012 is relatively sanguine with the government hinging its optimism on robust consumer demand and a more vigorous public spending. However, downside risks to growth persist with...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010542220
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Trans-boundary River Basins in South Asia: Options for Conflict Resolution
Chintan, Gopal Siwakoti - eSocialSciences - 2012
south - Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam - on five river systems - the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010543504
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ASEAN Auto Market Growing in the Shadow of China and India
Heymann, Eric - eSocialSciences - 2011
The automobile industry in the ASEAN countries has expanded rapidly over the last few years. The growth potential of the ASEAN auto market and its now very major absolute importance for the industry warrant a more detailed analysis. In the following report depicts which opportunities the ASEAN...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009321480