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From financial powerhouses to the houses of power

Former bankers are emerging as political leaders across a region that could desperately use the economic smarts of expert high-financiers, perhaps fixing the impact of mistakes made by colleagues elsewhere

The Philippines: Teves faces up to taxing issues

Daughters of privilege

Has Asia, home to the world’s most dynamic economies, a region which provided the world’s first modern female leader, suddenly become enlightened?

The Battle for San Miguel

The government says Cojuangco's 47% stake is an ill-gotten prize from the Marcos era

Big trouble brewing

A battle over the sale of a San Miguel stake is shaping up as another thriller in Manila

How text messaging toppled Joseph Estrada

How did you spend your weekend? I spent mine glued to CNN and the BBC watching Filipinos have an even more fabulous weekend in Manila.

Philippines A Prime Case Study For Fixing Soeharto

Ramos to Australia: Join Us in ASEAN

Privatisation Delays Frustrate Investors