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Stoic Thailand Battling Through COVID Economic Crisis: Data
Thailand's GDP shrank 2.6% on year in the first quarter following a 4.2% contraction in the fourth quarter of last year. 
Thailand's GDP shrank 2.6% on year in the first quarter following a 4.2% contraction in the fourth quarter of last year. -
Myanmar Junta Stashes Cash Leaving Banks Empty, People Moneyless
Millions are expected to go hungry in the coming months, the United Nations' World Food Program said in an analysis. 
Millions are expected to go hungry in the coming months, the United Nations' World Food Program said in an analysis. -
Southeast Asia Economies Show Heartbeat: Data
Suffering economies are starting to recover from the effects of the worldwide pandemic that killed indicators in the past year. 
Suffering economies are starting to recover from the effects of the worldwide pandemic that killed indicators in the past year. -
Thailand's Export Economy Rolls Sleeves Up In Face Of COVID Slump
"GDP will grow by 3% this year - around 7.0% below its pre-crisis trend," Capital Economics says. 
"GDP will grow by 3% this year - around 7.0% below its pre-crisis trend," Capital Economics says. -
This Next Investment Idea Is For The Birds
Edible bird's nests, made from the solidified saliva of white-nest swiftlets, are fetching record prices. 
Edible bird's nests, made from the solidified saliva of white-nest swiftlets, are fetching record prices. -
ASEAN Leaders Want Talks As Violence Continues In Myanmar
ASEAN to convince Myanmar's military to end "appalling" treatment. 
ASEAN to convince Myanmar's military to end "appalling" treatment. -
The Philippines On Track To Become Largest IPO Market In Southeast Asia
Retailers and several REITs prepare to go public in the Philippines. 
Retailers and several REITs prepare to go public in the Philippines. -
Singapore's January Exports Rise The Fastest In Seven Months
Exports jumped 12.8% from a low base last year and above the 5.4% gain expected. 
Exports jumped 12.8% from a low base last year and above the 5.4% gain expected. -
East, Southeast Asia In Virus Crisis Mode; AstraZeneca Gets UK OK
Seoul bans gatherings, Australia restricts new-year parties and Singapore starts jabbing health care workers. 
Seoul bans gatherings, Australia restricts new-year parties and Singapore starts jabbing health care workers. -
Indonesia Angered By Video Parody Of National Anthem
Indonesia and Malaysia are tracking down those responsible for creating and uploading the video. 
Indonesia and Malaysia are tracking down those responsible for creating and uploading the video.
