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In her July state of the nation address, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo committed her administration to a series of ambitious economic policies. But in the Philippines, where events and scandals often scupper even the best laid plans and policies, does she have what it takes to remain on target? Matthew Montagu-Pollock reports.

Who?s best in yankees, samurais or kangaroos? Who should your first choice be for domestic and international equity offerings? And more importantly, how much do they cost? Your questions answered in our annual capital raising poll. By Olivia Chow and Robert Law.

Three currencies, the largest bank capital transaction in Asia, the biggest international debt raising from Singapore – not bad for a debut issuer. OCBC's raid on the world's debt capital markets to fund its acquisition of Keppel Capital Holdings was fast and ambitious. By Chris Wright

All eyes are on Hynix Semiconductor, as the company continues to sink. While bankers assert that this is one company the South Korean government can't afford to let go, the government itself is in a quandary. Should it let market forces prevail, or should it step in? Fiona Haddock reports.

Wooed in China business circles for her political connections in Beijing and for her business acumen, Nellie Fong is the embodiment of the successful Asian career woman. At breakfast with Pauline Loong in a tent in Inner Mongolia, she reveals herself in a less well-known role: that of charity worker.

A pause in corporate restructuring combined with significant government lending is keeping Korea on an even keel – for now. Fiona Haddock reports.

Australia finds itself in an unusual position as its bond markets prepare to be flooded by liquidity later this year. By Bina Brown.

Standards of financial supervision and the Rule of Law are under scrutiny in Thailand as a series of court rulings and scandals hit the headlines. The verdicts will do little to boost confidence in the country's much trumpeted process of political reform, reports John Whycliffe.

The Thai government has put in place an impressive package of privatization and regulatory measures designed to reinvigorate the country's flagging stock market. But how effective will these measures be against a backdrop of global economic and stock market uncertainty? Mark B Johnson reports.

As the dust settles on Singapore's surprisingly acrimonious bout of banking consolidation, who has come out of the process unscathed and enhanced? Not DBS, with a failed bid and a public relations mess; not really UOB or OUB either, until complex integration issues are resolved. OCBC had the smoothest ride, but its acquisition of Keppel will not transform the bank, and it becomes the smallest of three competitors. No, the unquestioned winners fall into two camps: Singapore itself, with a more sensible banking environment, and the international investment banks who will pick up the fees. By Chris Wright.

As the dust settles on Singapore's surprisingly acrimonious bout of banking consolidation, who has come out of the process unscathed and enhanced? Not DBS, with a failed bid and a public relations mess; not really UOB or OUB either, until complex integration issues are resolved. OCBC had the smoothest ride, but its acquisition of Keppel will not transform the bank, and it becomes the smallest of three competitors. No, the unquestioned winners fall into two camps: Singapore itself, with a more sensible banking environment, and the international investment banks who will pick up the fees. By Chris Wright.

Times have never been so good for Thailand's domestic bond market. And with financial institutions, companies and consumers overflowing with liquidity, and ambitious plans for welfare, fiscal stimulus and distressed loan restructuring, strong government issuance looks set to continue. Mark B Johnson reports.