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The Indonesian government is hoping to set up a government investment agency along the lines of neighbouring Temasek and Khazanah.

A US-based investor explains his long/short strategy for Chinese stocks and possible plans for expanding to the region.

Some Asian investors are reluctant to include Japan in a regional developed-market index.

The Republic is expected to decide today (Wednesday) whether to opt for a fully-fledged global in place of a private placement via Credit Suisse First Boston.

Ratchaburi Electricity Generating Company is pondering a Bt44 billion bond deal to re-finance its existing debt.

Westpac looks to outsource its back office processing.

Thailand''s Bangchak Petroleum is making moves to raise up to Bt6 billion on the debt capital markets.

The People''s Republic of China looks set to re-enter the international bond markets in November with a new dollar benchmark via Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley Dean Witter.