Tea Leaves
Saudis bask in Bangkok's mojo
Middle Eastern visitors flock to Thai capital and balmy beach resorts after diplomatic deal
Southeast Asia
Defense
Ten killed as two Malaysian military helicopters collide
Navy says midair accident took place in western state of Perak on Tuesday morning
Automobiles
IEA gives upbeat EV outlook with China seen driving the market
Electric car sales to hit 17mn in 2024 and demand rising in Southeast Asia: report
Asia Insight
Lawrence Wong, Singapore's next PM, seeks growth in 'troubled world'
From falling births to regional hub race, challenges will mount after May handover
Economy
Bank of Thailand could adjust rates if outlook shifts: deputy governor
PM Srettha has pushed central bank to cut interest rates amid high consumer debt
Startups
Malaysia rolls out 'Golden Pass' to lure unicorns and VC firms
New schemes offer exempted work visa fees, tax benefits and more
Indonesia election
Indonesian court rejects challenge against Prabowo's election win
Move eases uncertainty, with politician set to become president in October
Automobiles
VinFast share plunge hits China's VW-backed battery partner Gotion
Vietnamese carmaker chief vows to work with China despite geopolitical friction
Bonds
'Tremendous' currency pressure tests Asia bond investors
Korean debt sees biggest outflow in over a year as players 'lose patience' for Fed cut
Your Week in Asia
Philippine-U.S. drills, South Korea GDP, Beijing revives auto show
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Semiconductors
Malaysian trade minister touts 'neutrality' to grow chip industry
Zafrul says 'earthquake-free' location also attractive for multinationals
Comment
Australia shifts focus from ASEAN to individual Southeast Asian nations
Move reflects new international political and economic realities
Opinion
Female Asian entrepreneurs key to tackling plastic waste
Government, investors and industry should support SMEs with solutions to offer
Terrorism
Indonesian police arrest 8 suspected al-Qaida-linked militants
Arrests based on information from 59 suspected militants detained in October
South China Sea
Philippines and U.S. to 'sink' ships in South China Sea drills
16,700 Filipinos and Americans to enhance interoperability in annual Balikatan exercise
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar rebels target stranded junta troops near Thai border
40-millimeter machine guns and bomb-dropping drones chase 200 soldiers: report
Life
Photographer documents disappearing face tattoos of Myanmar's Chin women
Traditional practice is often misunderstood by Western observers who regard them as ugly
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International relations
Taiwan's Lai poised to build on Tsai's Southeast Asia outreach
Expanding largely commercial ties may prove challenging as China's influence grows
Markets
Asian stocks fall as concern over Middle East spurs selling
Nikkei and KOSPI down by 3%; yen strengthens, other currencies weaken
Myanmar Crisis
ASEAN calls for halt to violence on Thai-Myanmar border
Malaysian, Thai lawmakers seek inclusive talks, preparations for refugees
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar regime sends Russian aircraft to bomb lost territory
MiG-29 jets and Mi-35 helicopter gunships operating along Thai border
South China Sea
China claims South China Sea deal with Philippines' Duterte
Manila denies saying Marcos administration cannot confirm agreement
Food & Beverage
Southeast Asia restaurants lose out as COVID delivery habit persists
Apps like Grab, Shopee gain users who no longer eat out, data shows
Opinion
Indonesia's next finance minister will have big shoes to fill
Prabowo's spending plans would put fiscal targets at risk
Retail
Japan's Takashimaya eyes 2026 opening for new Vietnam shopping center
Hanoi department store would be first overseas location in 8 years