Opinion
ASEAN can ease US-China tensions
Bloc must deepen cooperation to counter dangers of growing super power rivalry
Trade war
Southeast Asians feel caught in US-China fight for hegemony
Survey of opinion leaders finds skepticism of Belt and Road runs deep
Turbulent Thailand
Thai junta struggles to balance drive to EVs with needs of farmers
Biofuel sector wants government help as nation transitions to electrics
Business
Thailand's south braces for first powerful tropical storm of the year
'Pabuk' keeps popular resorts on alert as PTTEP halts offshore gas ops
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Politics
Incumbents fight to keep power in series of 2019 Asia elections
Thailand, Indonesia, India, Japan, Philippines and Australia brace for new polls
Asia Insight
Japan to Asia: Give us your young, your skilled, your eager workers
Abe bets on foreign talent -- blue and white collars alike -- to revitalize the economy
Politics
Asian leaders hurl populist policy firepower ahead of elections
Incumbents in Thailand, Indonesia and India seek support with cash handouts
2018 in review
Emerging Asia challenged by slumping currencies throughout the year
Fed rate hikes and US-China trade war send value against greenback to new lows
Trade war
Thai orchid growers turn to China as US sales wilt under tariffs
E-commerce leader Alibaba offers a gateway for selling more blooms
Economy
ASEAN growth forecast downgraded further as trade war escalates
Key regional elections in 2019 seen as risk factors, economists say
Trade war
Southeast Asian exports to China rise on trade war fears
Slowdown likely later as propped-up demand fades
Turbulent Thailand
Thai junta steps into unfamiliar terrain ahead of first electoral test
PM Prayuth faces challenge as voter sentiment seen leaning toward pro-democracy camp
Economy
Asia central banks expected to slow rate hike after Fed decision
Increasingly dovish stance in US eases currency slide in the region
Companies
Vietnam state oil retailer tweaks search plans for foreign strategic partner
Amid market slump, PV Oil compromises on 45% divestment plan
Economy
Thailand raises key rate for first time in seven years
Central bank moves before general election-related uncertainty sets in
Economy
Thailand on track to develop into regional rail hub
High-speed trains and Bangkok terminal part of plan to revive antiquated network
Cryptocurrencies
Thailand speeds up blockchain adoption despite bitcoin plunge
Country's cryptocurrency exchange plans to raise $10m in security token offering
Economy
Thailand offers online visa applications from February
Chinese first in line for new system as junta hopes to draw more tourists
Economy
African swine fever closes in on Southeast Asia
Thailand, Vietnam and neighboring countries scramble to prevent contagion
Companies
$1.7bn Thai port project attracts 18 bidders
Country's big bet on its future faces stiff challenge from global trade tensions
Asia Insight
Asia's overstretched airports brace for 4bn flyers
Passenger count far outpaces construction but new tech offers hope
Economy
Thailand becomes latest Asia economy to slow on trade war
Economy grew 3.3% in third quarter on annual basis, below forecast of 4%-4.2% expansion
Economy
ASEAN to groom 80,000 tech specialists with Japan's help
Tokyo will also assist with the construction of smart cities in Southeast Asia