Economy
Thailand aims for next industrialization wave
Economics czar aims to woo high-tech investment to development zone
Economy
Thai parliament passes Eastern Economic Corridor law
Passage seen soothing investor fears and bringing in $9.4bn in funding
Economy
Asia's manufacturers start the year off strong
January's Nikkei Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index perks up, a bit
Economy
Thailand's stock exchange plans to promote the Mekong region
Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam are invited to trade in Bangkok
Politics
Thailand asks farmers to cut down rubber trees to boost prices
Rare measure targets 64,000 hectares to reduce supply by 5% in first quarter
Politics
Thailand entices outside talent with 'Smart Visa'
Middle-income trap forces Bangkok to try new ways to spur foreign investment
Equities
Thai stock exchange to launch pan-Mekong board and index
Moves aim to boost exposure to Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam
Nikkei PMI
Asian manufacturers make strong start to 2018
Pick-up in global trade has boosted activity, Nikkei PMI survey shows
Economy
Southeast Asia's new car sales up for second straight year
Thailand and Philippines drove growth, but 2018 sales may weaken
Economy
Hungry leaders push Southeast Asia's minimum wages higher
Politicians are building support, but companies worry about bottom lines
Economy
Modi fetes ASEAN leaders at India's Republic Day celebration
China fears have the prime minister angling for closer ties with Southeast Asia
Business deals
Thailand's PTT finds petrochemical partner for US project
South Korea's Daelim Industrial to help push forward $5.7bn Ohio venture
Economy
Noose tightens around Southeast Asia's illegal wildlife trade
Thai police strike at a criminal 'multinational' based in Laos, links to Africa, China
Asia Insight
Minimum wage politicking stings employers in Southeast Asia
Rush to woo voters raises the risk of layoffs and factory relocations
Economy
Air conditioning sends ASEAN electricity demand soaring
Rising wealth in region risks doubling electricity demand by 2040
Cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrency scams reel in Asia's unseasoned investors
Even monks are being targeted with promises of 'can't lose' transactions
International relations
Modi showcases links with ASEAN at New Delhi parade
India steps up maritime cooperation amid growing concerns over China
Economy
Host problems cloud the outlook for this year's APEC
Beset by domestic issues, Papua New Guinea may struggle to put on the event
Economy
Thailand's auto production rises for third year
Yet output remains below 2m, short of 2013 peak
Asia300
Siam Cement looks to go solo in Vietnam petrochemical complex
Thai industrial group proposes buyout in long-delayed $5.4bn project
Asia300
PTT delves into medicine with Thailand's first cancer drug plant
The JV with government to reduce imports and cut prices by up to 50%
Business trends
Thailand's big four banks see profits dip for first time in two years
Nonperforming loans increase while lending remains slow