International relations
Indonesia's Prabowo visits Japan for balance after his China trip
President-elect wants to strengthen defense and economic ties with Tokyo
Finance
Banks in a bind as Vietnam PM bemoans fall in lending
Lenders told to boost economy but fear risks amid massive SCB fraud trial
Transportation
Xi calls Indonesia high-speed rail a 'gold standard' of ties
Jakarta weighs extension of China-backed line as passengers cross 2m in 6 months
International relations
Majority of ASEAN people favor China over U.S., survey finds
In a first, Beijing becomes Southeast Asia's preferred choice over Washington
Economy
World Bank sees 4.6% growth in developing Asia in 2024
Regional economy dragged by China, investment slowdown and trade protections
Opinion
It's up to the developed world to save global trade
West must recognize that WTO rules have to be equitable and inclusive
Your Week in Asia
BOJ Tankan, Indian monetary policy, Samsung earnings
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Opinion
Singapore's Taylor Swift jackpot about more than exclusivity
With planning, city-state has assembled compelling package for event organizers
Economy
Vietnam's GDP growth slowed to 5.66% in Q1 on weak phone, car output
Side effects of government's crackdown on corruption also hit businesses
Transportation
Singapore starts dual probes of Baltimore bridge collapse
Maritime authorities to scrutinize potential rule breaches in deadly accident
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Supply Chain
Taiwan's Advantech aims to turn Malaysia into Southeast Asia hub
World's largest industrial computer maker to replicate model in Mexico and Turkey
Interview
Philippines wealth fund will 'avoid' fate of Malaysia's 1MDB, chief says
Fund to launch in Q3; China investment welcome despite maritime tensions
Trade
From airports to green farms, Vietnamese and Dutch companies sign 18 deals
Both nations have strategic sea locations and are exposed to climate shocks
Interview
ASEAN's digital economy growth hinges on upskilling: BCG chair
Rich Lesser says region has to invest in both current and future generations
Opinion
Asia-Pacific can lead way in sustainable development with cooperation
Trust, understanding and focus vital for region's green and digital transitions
Indonesia election
Prabowo set to keep Indonesia on Jokowi's growth-focused path
Plans for heavy spending from infrastructure to school meals raise fiscal concerns
Currencies
Malaysians working in Singapore gain spending power as ringgit slumps
Migrants eye properties, cars at home as salaries rise in local currency terms
Economy
Malaysia's central bank projects 4%-5% GDP growth in 2024
IT and semiconductor investments expected to boost Southeast Asian economy
Companies
Boeing, Meta join U.S. business delegation to Vietnam
Companies weigh investment opportunities amid 'friendshoring' push
Economy
Singapore starts QR code clearance at busy crossing to Malaysia
Nikkei reporters traveling by car needed only 20 seconds at immigration counter
Supply Chain
U.S. to finance $500m in green exports to Vietnam
Clean energy, infrastructure and climate projects may get Exim Bank loans
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International relations
Asia must keep pushing for free trade after U.S. election: experts
Tokyo symposium highlights protectionism worries amid potential Trump comeback
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BOJ monetary policy, Blinken meets Marcos in Manila, GoTo earnings
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Japan immigration
Indonesians, Vietnamese form larger share of Japan's foreign workers
Weak yen and relatively low wages sap appeal for Chinese and Western workers