Business trends
Trade war lures logistics giants deeper into Southeast Asia
Nippon Express and DHL respond to demand as supply chains move out of China
International relations
ASEAN summit to kick off, with aim to complete RCEP talks soon
US-China trade war spurs members to embrace freer trade in Bangkok meetings
Asia Insight
Aging Asia rethinks retirement to pursue 'productive longevity'
Active seniors join robots as a potential answer to labor shortfalls
Economy
Japan awaits big wave of Southeast Asian tourists
Proximity and budget airline flights favor the nation as neighbors grow richer
The Big Story
After fending off eco-warriors, Asia Inc finds 'ESG' investors hard to ignore
Japanese banks curb lending to coal plants after pressure from powerful investment funds
Trade war
Trade war steers Chinese investment toward Southeast Asia
Spending in Vietnam swells sixfold as manufacturers seek non-tariffed bases
The Future of Asia 2019
Thailand casts wide net for 5G partners amid Huawei concerns
Ericsson and Nokia are among the potential beneficiaries
The Future of Asia 2019
Thailand looks to curb 5G risks 'not only' from Huawei
Digital minister says 2020 rollout hinges on international standards
Politics
After gaining hold in Europe, populism spreads across Asia
Fiscal austerity hampers growth amid growing social divide
Economy
Thailand's economy slows amid export slump and political gridlock
Growth of 2.8% in the first quarter was lower than analyst projections
Companies
Ricoh moves output to Thailand as China tariffs extend to printers
High-end models now made in Shenzhen are subject to Trump's latest list
Economy
Southeast Asia scrambles to contain measles outbreak
Disease strains Philippine health budgets, while measles-free nations face threats
International relations
ASEAN opens door to yuan and yen for currency safety net
China, Thailand and Indonesia push for alternative to greenback
Belt and Road
Thailand pushes China's Belt and Road despite differing visions
Prayuth's appearance at Beijing forum shows warming ties but divergence persists
Economy
Thailand and Cambodia reopen rail and sea links as ties blossom
Leaving a love-hate relationship behind, both hope trade hits $15 billion by 2020
Opinion
Burned by bitcoin -- Son's misadventure tells wider story
Japanese billionaire's loss shows urgent need for regulation in nascent market
Interview
Thai central bank to scrutinize shadow banking more rigorously
Governor also warns of payment 'fragmentation' as Alipay and WeChatPay spread
Trade war
Harley-Davidson shifts base for China exports to Thailand
US motorcycle maker also looks to build in EU as tariffs take toll
Commodities
Asia cleans up commodities industry with transparent trading
Initiatives trace product origins in bid to tackle deforestation and corruption
Economy
Asia growth forecasts drop another notch as trade war effects set in
JCER survey of economists shows persisting concern over US-China standoff
Economy
Thai CP Group nears deal on high-speed link to 3 airports
Chinese partner China Railway will handle construction of $6.92 billion project
Economy
Thailand doubles down on biggest port as free trade hub
Laem Chabang's new terminal aims to compete with Singapore and Hong Kong
Opinion
'Teflon Thailand' feels the heat
Political upheavals will impose economic cost and deter investment
Thai election
Five things to know a week after the Thai election
Political deadlock foreseen as all sides await official results