Asia Compact | 27.03.2013, 19:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 27.03.2013 | 19:00 UTC Asia North Korea China weighs up opposing North Korea policies China has become more open than ever about its policy regarding North Korea. While some want a change of course as China seeks to keep instability from its door, others think the status quo should be preserved. North Korean reforms benefit the Kim family The new arms race in Asia The US is 'in the Pacific to stay' News Globalization BRICS summit closes with slow progress on development bank The BRICS summit of emerging economies has agreed to create a development bank to counter-balance Western-dominated institutions. However the group failed to outline any firm details about the bank. BRICS bank to show the way forward Asia Conflict Talks 'not likely' to end bloodshed in Thailand "Peace talks between the Thai government and rebel groups are a step in the right direction," Marco Bünte tells DW. But it is only the very beginning of any kind of peace process between Bangkok and southern separatists. Thailand's sectarian war rages outside public eye Thailand agrees to groundbreaking talks with Muslim rebels Business News Investment Fitch helps Philippines to first ever investment grade Fitch Ratings has announced it has promoted the Philippines' credit assessment after acknowledging the country's economic and government reforms over the past few years. Manila viewed the move as an investment boost.   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2013