TOKYO -- An ill-fated idea to create a regional mutual support mechanism in the wake of Asia's 1997 financial crisis was recently floated again.
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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim reviews an honor guard during a welcome ceremony at the government house in Bangkok on Feb 9. © Reuters
TOKYO -- An ill-fated idea to create a regional mutual support mechanism in the wake of Asia's 1997 financial crisis was recently floated again.