Asia300
Vietnam Rubber IPO falls far short of Hanoi's target
Foreign ownership rules, slew of upcoming IPOs may have curbed investor appetite
Economy
Modi fetes ASEAN leaders at India's Republic Day celebration
China fears have the prime minister angling for closer ties with Southeast Asia
Economy
Hungry leaders push Southeast Asia's minimum wages higher
Politicians are building support, but companies worry about bottom lines
The Big Story
Don't understand cryptocurrencies? You're not alone
From bitcoin to blockchain, our glossary helps decode this high-tech trend
Asia300
Vietnam's FPT scores major software contract from German utility
Software unit plans to build a campus in the country's commercial hub
Asia Insight
Minimum wage politicking stings employers in Southeast Asia
Rush to woo voters raises the risk of layoffs and factory relocations
Energy
PV Gas seeking strategic foreign partner for 30% divestment by 2020
Shell, Total, Tokyo Gas among contenders, over $3bn in project investments planned
International relations
Modi showcases links with ASEAN at New Delhi parade
India steps up maritime cooperation amid growing concerns over China
International relations
Asia puzzles over Trump's TPP remark
Japan and Australia offer guarded response as investors await more details
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
Asia300
Siam Cement looks to go solo in Vietnam petrochemical complex
Thai industrial group proposes buyout in long-delayed $5.4bn project
International relations
TPP 11 deal reached as Canada and Vietnam end holdout
Side deals will enact concessions needed to reach March signing
Capital Markets
Ho Chi Minh stock exchange extends trading halt to Wednesday
Securities Commission asks investors to stay calm as outage enters third day
Economy
TPP 11 set to sign accord in March, without US
Earlier holdout Canada now part of deal on free trade zone spanning Pacific
FT Confidential Research
Mobile payments sideswipe credit cards in Southeast Asia
Platforms such as GrabPay and Go-Pay gain enthusiastic users, FTCR survey finds
International relations
TPP 11 signatories gather in Tokyo to hammer out remaining issues
Hope to clear final hurdles on media, workers' rights, ink new deal in March
Politics
Vietnam corruption trial overshadows Petro IPOs
Timing of crackdown raises eyebrows and draws China comparisons
Economy
Coal backlash creates energy dilemma in Southeast Asia
Environmental protests come as Thailand and Myanmar face challenge to meet power needs
Equities
Thailand's PTT, Shell chase 49% of Vietnamese distributor PV Oil
As IPO nears, Vietjet founder Thao also vying to become strategic partner
Economy
Better paydays are in store for Asia
The region is predicted to lead global wage growth in 2018
International relations
Canada is the great unknown as TPP 11 talks near goal
Cultural and auto issues remain obstacles to reviving Pacific trade pact
Economy
Moody's warns of ongoing risks on Korean Peninsula despite dialogue
Ratings company says crisis could spark capital outflows from Asia, yen spike