Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte
Economy

Duterte declares victory against terrorists in Mindanao

Marawi City in ruins as campaign against Islamic extremists goes on

26 October 2017
A dealer picks up chips on a mock black jack casino table during a photo opportunity at an international tourism promotion symposium in Tokyo.
Economy

Genting raises Samurai bond with eye on Japan's casino market

Company seen using the $175 million to bid for casino license in Japan

25 October 2017
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Economy

Malaysian leader signals populist budget ahead of elections

Stronger economy, oil prices, may allow government to lift revenue

24 October 2017
Indonesia could become a key engine of the growth in sukuk issuance by private entities, given the huge need for funding for its corporate sector.
Economy

Indonesian companies likely to drive boom in sukuk issuance

Palm oil producers likely to join telecoms, food and utilities as market leaders

24 October 2017
Malaysia Airlines jets at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. (Photo by Keiichiro Asahara)
Economy

Malaysia Airlines picks homegrown CEO to take off for relisting

Carrier's fourth boss since 2014 is expected to stop bleeding in 2019

21 October 2017
Grab says it controls 95% of third-party taxi-hailing in Southeast Asia, with more than 63 million app downloads and over 1.8 million drivers.
Finance

Grab lands $700m in debt facilities to boost rental car business

Goal is to build Southeast Asia's largest fleet by October 2018

20 October 2017
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Economy

Malaysia September retail inflation rate at five-month high

Economists say central bank to stand pat this year on benign pricing pressure

20 October 2017
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Economy

Malaysian think-tank raises 2017 growth forecast again

State-backed body expects exports, domestic demand to power growth to 5.4%

19 October 2017
Malaysia Airlines planes parked at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Photo by Shinya Sawai)
Business

Airline crisis festers in Malaysia as state action scrutinized

Government role seen inhibiting Malaysia Airlines' reform but letting go is hard to do

18 October 2017
Commuters cross the causeway from Malaysia during morning rush hour in Singapore.
Economy

Singapore commuters fueling growth in Malaysia's Johor

But Iskandar needs a game plan to unseat rival cities as hub

18 October 2017
This site in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, China, is making way for the Hong Kong-Zhuahai-Macao bridge. It was pictured on June 29, 2016.
Economy

Asia has $26tn in infrastructure projects up for grabs

Multilateral lenders, foreign governments handle much of the financing

18 October 2017
Malaysian ​Prime Minister Najib Razak, left, on Tuesday inspects a gallery featuring proposed train stations for the high-speed rail linking Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.
Economy

Malaysia advances high-speed rail project linking Singapore

Najib says land acquisition process has started, as MyHSR unveils station designs

17 October 2017
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, right, faces opposition from Mahathir Mohamad, a former prime minister.
Malaysia in transition

Mahathir targets Najib's exit as election looms

Malaysia braces for parliament's dissolution amid positive economic landscape

17 October 2017
Michael Froman, former U.S. trade representative, speaks to the Nikkei Asian Review in Tokyo.
Economy

'TPP 11' should preserve all agreed-upon rules: ex-US trade chief

Michael Froman warns of 'risk that the whole thing unravels'

13 October 2017
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Economy

Malaysia August industrial production growth at 2-year high

Economists say factory output, strong exports to power economic growth

12 October 2017
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Economy

A manufacturing uptick can't pierce South Korea's gloom

Economists remain pessimistic as investment slowdown weighs on growth

12 October 2017
A container is moved in a port in Bangkok. Increase in exports and stable domestic economies are expected to accelerate ASEAN growth.
Economy

ASEAN5 outlook up as export-led growth continues

Concerns diversify as worries over Trump-related risks recede further

11 October 2017
Hyundai Motor vehicles are displayed at a Hyundai studio in Goyang, South Korea, May 29.
Economy

South Korea's gloom prevails despite manufacturing upturn

PMI shows producers' order books stronger but business confidence still lags

10 October 2017
Myanmar migrant workers sort shrimp at a wholesale seafood market in Mahachai, in Samut Sakhon province, Thailand.
Economy

ASEAN migrant remittances equal to Myanmar GDP

Labor mobility a financial lifeline for poorer regions

9 October 2017
Business and consumer confidence has improved in many countries, but investment demand is still lagging.
Economy

Economic breathing space is an opportunity to strengthen resilience

Tougher reforms needed to kick growth into higher gear

8 October 2017
Asian parents are investing heavily in education to give their children an advantage in an increasingly competitive world. REUTERS/Bobby Yip
Economy

Asian parents among top spenders on education

Hong Kong families spend triple global average, ahead of Singapore, Taiwan

6 October 2017
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Economy

Malaysia's August exports rose 21.5% on year

Robust Chinese demand, electronics shipments power growth

6 October 2017
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Economy

Petronas unit to focus investments in Canada's North Montney

Puts Alberta's Deep Basin oil and gas assets on the block

5 October 2017
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Economy

World Bank raises Malaysia's 2017 growth forecast to 5.2%

Flags external risks, tips growth pace to moderate in next 2 years

4 October 2017