ASEAN Economic Bulletin articles from April 2005

ASEAN Economic Bulletin archives from April 2005

Introductory overview: revisiting trade policies in Southeast Asia.
April 1, 2005... Trade policy is clearly back on the radar screen in Southeast Asia, having been overshadowed by monetary and financial matters in the aftermath of the Asian crisis. The New Regionalism--the proliferation of free trade agreement (FTA)...

The political economy of trade policy in Indonesia.
April 1, 2005... I. Introduction The performance of the Indonesian economy before the economic crisis of 1997-98 was rather remarkable. Structural transformation had taken place in agriculture, manufacturing, and also the utilities and services sectors....

Trade policy in Malaysia: liberalization process, structure of protection, and reform agenda.
April 1, 2005... I. Introduction Malaysia is widely held as a great development success story in the developing world. Notwithstanding the massive economic contraction experienced during the 1997-98 financial crisis, Malaysia's economic performance has...

Trade policy in the Philippines: treading a cautious path.
April 1, 2005... I. Introduction The Philippine economy has improved significantly after the 1997 Asian economic crisis. After posting a negative growth rate in 1998, the Philippines has since recovered and has achieved an average growth rate of 3.9 per...

Singapore's trade policies: priorities and options.
April 1, 2005... I. Introduction Singapore's trade policy directions are underpinned by its dependence on the global economy, and the constraints of a small domestic market with limited natural resources. The policy option for Singapore was thus driven by...

Trade policy in Thailand: pursuing a dual track approach.
April 1, 2005... I. Introduction Since the remarkable shift of economic policy from import substitution to export-led growth in 1972, Thailand's trade policy has always been liberal and outward-oriented, a crucial means to achieve developmental goals of...

Vietnam's trade liberalization and international economic integration: evolution, problems, and challenges.
April 1, 2005... I. Introduction The Renovation (Doi Moi) in 1986 and especially the market-oriented reforms in 1989 marked a turning point in the history of Vietnam's economic development. The reforms have brought about remarkable achievements in terms of...

Whither trade policies in Southeast Asia? The wider Asian and global context.
April 1, 2005... I. Introduction This paper analyses trade policies in Southeast Asian countries in their wider Asian and global contexts. In essence, it not only compares and contrasts trade policies in individual Southeast Asian countries, but also...