Sophie Song

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Sophie is a graduate of Northwestern University. She covers the emerging markets in Southeast Asia, with a particular interest in foreign investment in the region.

Email Sophie at s.song@ibtimes.com.

Senator John McCain Joins In The Call For Review Of Stand Your Ground Laws

The Arizona Republican made the call during an interview with CNN Sunday.

GlaxoSmithKline To Detail Action Plan For Chinese Bribery Allegations On Wednesday

The British pharmaceutical firm will detail its response to allegations from Chinese authorities when it gives quarterly results.

6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Latest Of A Series To Hit Wellington, New Zealand

The major earthquake damaged buildings, cut power, and broke water mains.

Abe Coalition Projected For Major Win, Concerns Regarding Economic Reform And Relations With China And Korea Already Surfacing

Voters want Shinzo Abe to forge ahead with Abenomics -- and not shift focus to revise Japan’s pacifist constitution.

Myanmar Is Now Home To An Increasing Number Of International Law Firms

International law firms are eager to move into Myanmar as major Western companies begin to invest in the country.

Growing Chinese Animosity Following PRISM Revelations Could Threaten Tech Firms' Prospects In World's No. 2 Economy

The revelations of PRISM have caused China to suspect American technology firms of espionage.

US Stock Markets Close At Record Highs After Jobless Claims Fell And Corporate Earnings Topped Expectations

Both the S&P and the Dow Jones added 0.5% on better-than-expected earnings and encouraging words from the Fed chairman.

EU Trade Preference Grants Myanmar Duty-Free And Quota-Free Access To European Markets

Myanmar is granted trade preferences by the European Union, recognizing the country's efforts to improve labor conditions.

Thai Auto Sales Are Expected To Fall Slightly As Market Returns To Normalcy Following Boom: Toyota Executive

Sales are expected to stabilize following an industry boom last year as a result of a government cash-rebate program.

Growth Of Myanmar Economy Can Only Be Sustained By Structural Changes With Country's Aging Population: OECD

According to an OECD report, the proportion of Myanmar's workers could begin declining by 2017.

IKEA Biggest Foreign Landowner In China With 6.89 Million Square Feet

The interior decor firm owns 12 outlets totaling 6.89 million square feet.

Myanmar Bank Hopes To Issue First Domestic Credit Card

Talks are under way with the Central Bank of Myanmar in the hopes of approving credit cards to locals.

Myanmar Stock Exchange To Launch After Security Exchange Law Passed

The southeast Asian nation's exchange will be established after the parliament passes a "Security Exchange Law."

Dairy Demand To Outpace Local Supply In Southeast Asia, Good Opportunity For International Dairy Producers

Demand will outpace supply in the region, creating a trade opportunity for dairy producers.

McDonald's To Open First Outlet In Vietnam Next Year, The 38th Asian Country For The Fast-Food Chain

The country will finally get a taste of the offerings from the American burger chain.

Analysis: Why Spotify Should Not Attempt The Chinese Market ... Just Yet

Spotify may have ambitious plans for Asia, but it probably should skip China, as the music streaming industry there is already in trouble.

Johnson & Johnson Q2 Earnings: $1.48 Per Share, Beat Wall Street Expectation Of $1.39

The company beat analyst expectations by 9 cents per share in the second quarter.

Indonesians Are Consuming More, Keeping Economy Afloat Despite Exports Contractions

Indonesia is on track to grow its economy by 5.9 to 6.1% this year despite low exports numbers, thanks to robust domestic demand.

Myanmar Benefits From Thai Rice Subsidy As Thai Traders Increase Rice Trade

Thai traders are buying rice from Myanmar to resell to the Thai government for a hefty profit.

Myanmar Foreign Direct Investment: China, Thailand, Hong Kong Biggest Cumulative Investors

China has invested $14.19 billion in Myanmar, surpassing Thailand's $9.98 billion and Hong Kong's $6.39 billion.

Johnson & Johnson Q2 Earnings Preview: Strong-Performing New Drugs And Low Patent Expiration Losses To Lift Profit

Johnson & Johnson is expected to report 1 6.9 percent year-on-year increase in profit for the second quarter.

Myanmar Foreign Investment Reached $42 Billion From 32 Countries, Production And Hotel Sectors Favored In June

Foreign investment in Myanmar is rising at an astonishing rate, and investors are planning to stay for the long-term.

Wealthy Chinese Are Investing More In American Real Estate, Discouraged From Displaying Their Affluence In China

An unexpected side effect of President Xi's anti-corruption measures -- more Chinese are investing in the U.S. real estate market.

Myanmar Cinema, Once Called 'Asian Hollywood,' Is Slowly Recovering Under Political Reforms

Filmmakers are testing the water by tackling more sensitive, political issues in Myanmar.

Indian Jewelers Volunteer To Ban Gold Sales As Current Account Deficit Hit Record High

Jewelers agree to the ban to help India reduce its record high current account deficit, following a period of gold buying frenzy resulting from gold prices plummeting globally.