Interview
Thailand's Pita wants to put country back on U.S. and international radar
Ex-prime minister hopeful eyes comeback in next election
Southeast Asia
Finance
Singapore's latest QR payments test promises to go easier on merchants
New system allows stores to accept 23 payment methods by going through one operator
The Big Story
China's panda business: How zoos from U.S. to Japan fund Beijing soft power
'Panda diplomacy' has cost countries nearly $300 million over past three decades
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Defense
Japan envisions 'quasi-alliance' with Philippines
Kishida to pave way for new security pact to counter China's maritime ambitions
Food & Beverage
Thai energy drink maker Carabao takes on beer giants Singha, Chang
Challenger aims to grab 10% market share next year as tastes change, CEO says
DealStreetAsia
Malaysia's Kenanga Investors launches new Shariah-compliant fund
Vehicle to invest in varied portfolio of equities and equity-related securities
Companies
Indonesia's GoTo posts narrower nine-month net loss of $599m
Superapp and ride-sharing company says it continues on 'path to profitability'
International relations
Singapore and Malaysia eye special economic zone on border
PMs Lee and Anwar discuss bilateral projects; expect agreement in January
DealStreetAsia
Korea Investment Partners closes maiden Southeast Asia fund
Venture capital vehicle raises $60m, draws institutional investor interest
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Your Week in Asia
BOJ policy meeting, Hong Kong FinTech Week, Australia PM visits China
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
International relations
Nepal candidate for WHO post says neutrality on line in bitter contest
Shambhu Acharya takes on Bangladesh PM daughter in imminent regional chief vote
Arts
Movie successes abroad prompt soul-searching in Malaysia
Awards bring domestic struggles with censorship and finance to the fore
Markets
On topic: Asian wave of rate hikes hits as inflation bites
A collection of stories to catch up on a recent hot topic
Transportation
Vietnam's troubled Bamboo Airways suspends 10 international routes
Hanoi-Narita, Ho Chi Minh City-Frankfurt among affected connections
Myanmar Crisis
ASEAN's Myanmar stance won't change with Laos in charge: official
Secretary-General stresses bloc's unity in engagement with generals
IPO
Tencent-backed courier startup J&T shares close flat in Hong Kong debut
Company's $450m IPO draws scrutiny over Indonesia operations
Politics
Thaksin Shinawatra's daughter elected leader of Thailand's ruling party
Paetongtarn, 37, tasked with expanding Pheu Thai's support among young people
DealStreetAsia
U.S.-based Flourish Ventures raises $350m more for fintech fund
Southeast Asia also targeted as part of early-stage, open-ended venture vehicle
Energy
Singapore taps Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia for low-carbon energy
Sembcorp Utilities and Keppel look to pipe in electricity produced from renewables
Retail
Hanoi's flower vendors see business bloom in rentals for photo ops
Traditional merchants adapt by serving tourists seeking social media posts
Economy
Philippines raises key rate as governor hints at further hikes
BSP lifts benchmark 25 basis points as government steps fail to rein in food prices
Interview
Malaysia ready to become Southeast Asian EV hub, trade minister says
Zafrul confident that country's electronics industry can supply 1,400 components
DealStreetAsia
Indonesia's Kopital Ventures raises $12m in first close
Angel investor network targets 'next wave of unicorns'
Automobiles
Foxconn-led MIH sets EV sales targets for India, Thailand and Japan
Consortium aims to sell 100,000 three-seaters annually from 2025
Startups
Singapore's multicurrency wallet YouTrip to enter Malaysia, CEO says
Startup secures $50m in funding to tap regional travel and business demand