1.   However, Thomson BankWatch has also noted that the Malaysian economy is in a better position to weather the current regional financial problems compared to its Asian neighbours.

2.   It is time to dispense with a holier-than-thou attitude that deems Malaysians as insulated from the above social malaise that plagues our Asian neighbours.

3.   To Asians in general, it is viewed as the advocate of an abominable dogma which could lead to very unpleasant relations between Canberra and its Asian neighbours.

4.   Indian Foreign Minister Inder Kumar Gujral said Thursday the death of Chinese patriarch Deng Xiaoping would not halt the move towards closer ties between the two Asian neighbours.

5.   It does, however, reflect concern in Europe about the need to preserve strong links with Australia as it trades increasingly with its Asian neighbours.

6.   A visit by Koizumi to China in October apparently helped ease friction between the Asian neighbours.

7.   Australian Trade Minister Tim Fischer said Wednesday there was a lack of mutual respect between Australia and its Asian neighbours.

8.   Central Asian neighbours Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan agreed Thursday that the division of waters in the Caspian Sea should not be changed.

9.   The yen rise was underscored in the big gap in prices of products from Japan and its Asian neighbours.

10.   Yerevan urged the two central Asian neighbours to settle their differences as soon as possible.