By Sadanand Dhume and John Mcbeth. With its extensive Hong Kong operations, Bank of China is well positioned to shed its state-owned mindset and become internationally competitive. By Bruce Gilley. The city-state believes bilateral agreements produce faster results and can accelerate the momentum of overall trade liberalization. By Trish Saywell.
Some analysts believe the worst is over for Malaysian plantation stocks.
They say palm-oil prices have likely hit bottom, and recommend judicious nibbling ahead of the pack. By S. Jayasankaran. Asian-Americans are finally finding their voice in government and public life. But for all the progress, they're still under-represented in the corridors of power. By Dan Biers and Murray Hiebert.