Interview
Indonesian minister urges investment in Jokowi's mineral strategy
Maritime sector could also be part of developing domestic value chains for growth
Energy
China goes big on Laos power projects, boosting Southeast Asian sway
Belt and Road Mekong River dams help Beijing secure renewable energy
Asia Insight
Cambodia to divert Mekong trade via China-built canal, vexing Vietnam
Planned Phnom Penh-coast link raises alarms amid regional influence tussle
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Comment
Thai government once again in conflict with central bank
Slow policy progress lies behind Srettha's impatience for rate cut
Market Spotlight
Malaysian ringgit's fall puts central bank, government on alert
Country 'ready' to intervene after currency hits lowest level since Asian crisis
Travel & Leisure
Taiwan seeks more tourists from Indonesia
Regional competitors, decline in mainland visitors push more diverse approach
Indonesia election
Prabowo's call on Indonesia's finance chief worries investors
Concerns rise over Indrawati's expected departure under next president
Trade
Philippine retailers frustrated as customs backups delay imports
Waits for products stuck in ports can last upward of a year
Opinion
Bank of Thailand right to resist Srettha's call for rate cuts
Yet prime minister also has good cause to use fiscal policy to boost growth
Economy
Malaysia maintains key rate at 3.0% amid falling ringgit
Central bank says local currency 'undervalued' as economy expected to improve
Business trends
Indonesia, Malaysia consumer boycotts hit McDonald's, Starbucks and others
Muslims protest Western brands over perceived pro-Israel stance on Gaza
Transportation
Malaysia revives 'ambitious' high-speed rail plan amid hurdles
China Railway Construction, Hyundai unit among companies showing interest
Inflation
Thailand's consumer prices fall for fifth consecutive month
Negative inflation adds to PM Srettha's pressure on central bank
Trade
Australia unveils $1.3bn fund for investment with ASEAN
Albanese pledges to support companies taking larger role in fast-developing region
Work
Singapore sets higher salary requirement for work visa from 2025
Expats now must earn $4,200 a month as city-state tightens foreign labor rules
Your Week in Asia
China 'Two Sessions', ASEAN-Australia Summit, Malaysia rate decision
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Energy
EU official praises green energy push by Malaysia's Sarawak
Bloc commits to mobilize $10.8bn for ASEAN sustainable projects
Transportation
Malaysia to let foreign vessels repair undersea cables
Minister says exemption to standard ban will be permanent, eyeing boost to digital sector
Indonesia election
Prabowo's free lunch plan would bite into Indonesia's budget, analysts warn
Rating agencies say $29bn program could put huge strain on national coffers
International relations
Indonesia aims to join OECD within two to three years, minister says
33 countries have expressed support for Southeast Asian nation's accession
Society
Singapore and South Korea fertility rates fall to record lows
Heavy government spending to encourage more births fails to reverse trend
Finance
ASEAN banks' fat interest margins wane as Fed rate cuts loom
Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia anticipate rocky road in loan earnings
Commodities
Indonesia palm oil firms warn of food security risks as biodiesel use rises
Government mulls doubling the subsidy for replanting amid concerns over exports
Your Week in Asia
Cobra Gold military exercise, South Korean birth rate, India GDP
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Currencies
Malaysia's Anwar says ringgit is 'concerning' but 'under control'
Currency trades near low hit during Asian Financial Crisis in 1998