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Malaysia IV: “Malaysia moves forward”
Aired July 2009
Selamat detang ke Malaysia! Welcome to Malaysia!
A truly exceptional nation, Malaysia is an Asian success story. With an extraordinary blend of culture and commerce, of tradition and entrepreneurship, the country has a unique buzz and vibe that has to be experienced to be believed.
Malaysia is strategically located in the heart of Southeast Asia, bordering Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Sultanate of Brunei.
 
The nation’s rise into one of Southeast Asia’s leading economic powers is phenomenal. Today, Malaysia models itself as [...]

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Malaysia III: “21st century Malaysia”
Aired May 2009
Consisting of two regions separated by some 1000 kilometers of the South China Sea, Malaysia has profited from its location at a crossroads of trade between the East and West, a tradition that carries into the 21st century.
Capitalizing on its geographic location in the heart of Asia, Malaysia has been able to transform its economy from an agriculture and mining base in the early 1970s to a high-tech competitive nation. Malaysia is well on the way to achieving its goal [...]

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Malaysia II: “medical tourism and healthcare”
Aired November 2008
Located in Southeast Asia, Malaysia is made up of two geographical regions divided by the South China Sea. The main peninsula borders Thailand and Singapore, while the rest of its territory is on the island of Borneo, bordering Brunei and Indonesia.
Malaysia is an exciting, friendly and hassle-free destination. It’s buoyant and wealthy, and boasts one of the region’s most vibrant economies. Despite fierce competition from China and India, the country is an Asian tiger that still roars. In terms [...]

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Malaysia I: “Malaysia welcomes the world”
Aired November 2008
Malaysia is located in Southeast Asia and has its land mass over 2 areas. The main peninsula borders Thailand and Singapore, while the rest of its territory is on the island of Borneo, bordering Brunei and Indonesia.
Just north of the equator, the tropical climate of Malaysia is home to some of the most beautiful beaches on the planet, and a collection of unrivalled rainforests and national parks.
Malaysia’s history starts with the establishment of the Malacca sultanate around the 13th [...]

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The Philippines: “In focus”
Aired September 2008
The Philippines, one of the great treasures of Southeast Asia. As the second largest archipelago in the world, the more than 7,000 islands of the Philippines is a curious mix of Asian, Spanish and American cultural influences. The Philippines truly is special. Asia’s sleeping tiger is about to wake up, and set the pace for the Asia of tomorrow. Welcome to the Philippines!
With a reputation for being chaotic and corrupt, the Philippines has something of an image problem. But changing [...]

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Zambia: “The smile of Africa”
Aired June 2008
The Republic of Zambia is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. Surrounded by 8 nations, Zambia is the source of 2 of the biggest rivers in Africa : the Zambezi and the Congo rivers.
In 1964, Zambia gained its independence from Great Britain. Today, the republic is one of the most urbanised countries in the region, with nearly 45% of its population living in big cities.
Historically, the Zambian economy was based on the copper mining industry. However today, the Zambian [...]

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UAE: “Development in the United Arab Emirates”
Aired May 2008
The United Arab Emirates has long led the Arabian region in terms of focusing its economy away from the energy sector.
Almost everywhere within the UAE there is evidence of construction going on and with the liberalization of property rights for non-nationals, the emirates attracted a steep influx of foreign visitors and investors, supporting an already expanding industry.
How have the rest of the emirates fared so far?
And in which sectors are the developments most promising?
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Abu Dhabi IV: “Development and sustainability”
Aired May 2008
Many countries in the Arabian Gulf today are keen to diversify their economy by shifting their focus away from the energy sector. The United Arab Emirates is leading the region in this push towards diversification.
All this while it is Dubai that has captured the attention of the international audience, but now the capital Abu Dhabi is revealing plans that promise to set itself centre-stage.
But what are this emirate’s plans for the future?
What is Abu Dhabi undertaking to increase [...]

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Abu Dhabi III: “Living in perfect balance”
Aired April 2008
The property market in the Arabian Gulf has seen an unprecedented boom over the last few years.
The capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, has announced fantastic development plans for at least the next 2 decades.
What does Abu Dhabi’s real estate market have to offer the potential buyer?
For those seeking leisure alongside their investment, we look at the tourism opportunities in the emirate.
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Abu Dhabi II: “City of promises”
Aired April 2008
As countries in the Arabian Gulf race to modernise and expand, now more than ever they are seeking to attract the best talents there are in the world.
What does the capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, offer both potential investors and job-seekers?
Which are the most promising sectors in the emirate? And how are the players in these sectors coping with the fast-paced changes in the city?
Join Asia Business Channel as we explore this city of promises, [...]

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