Ratings agency flags concerns debt burden, external vulnerabilities
Philippines and Vietnam look like standout performers in coming years
Najib Razak tells 500 business leaders that his country is an ideal 'strategic base'
Trade surplus widens the most in 19 months signalling robust external demand
Higher foreign exchange reserves should help avoid a 'taper tantrum' but other risks remain
Brisk demand in Philippines, Thailand makes up for slumps elsewhere
Malaysia agrees to oil output cuts until 2018 to help steady crude price
Softer cashless route would hinder criminals, crack interest rate constraints
Commercial banking, insurance business help drive growth
PM Najib touts nation as 'strategic base' for rising opportunities
Country Garden eyes major project despite Beijing's clampdown on outbound investment
Deals in the works with Southeast Asia over gas and food
Auction for deepwater blocks is the next big event in the world of petroleum
World's top LNG producer wants to import more food and sell more gas
Analysts say still rate hike is likely next year despite lower-then-expected inflation print
Critics cite limitations, such as ability of nations to opt out of key provisions
'America first' takes second place to trade deals being crafted by China
Exports keep region's six big economies looking good, but tailwinds are weakening
Joint actions on palm oil exports to EU, mutual recognition of halal certificates
Higher interest rates could roil stock markets and upset currency flows
Farm products, smartphone shipments fuel expansion
Leaders endorse framework after 17 years, but the 'legally binding' question remains