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Transportation
Cambodia's airport dreams stall as Chinese money dries up
Residents say they've been pushed off land to make way for big-ticket projects
International relations
Indonesia's OECD bid enters next stage: 5 things to know
Accession takes 'long time' due to rigorous evaluation, says expert
Automobiles
Thailand approves EV incentive program for commercial trucks, buses
Tax reduction measures aim to spur demand, reinforce status as regional hub
Interview
Bank of Thailand chief denies economy in 'crisis' as PM urges rate cut
Sethaput says monetary easing won't improve tourism spending or export demand
International relations
Indonesia and OECD to start accession discussions
Island nation would be Southeast Asia's first member of economic group
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Opinion
Japan's economic presence in Southeast Asia is not fading away
Competition with Chinese companies for regional opportunities is not zero-sum
Transportation
Vietnam business hub breaks ground on Metro Line 2
First Ho Chi Minh City line built by Japanese to serve motorbike-reliant commuters in July
Economy
Thailand's 2023 GDP growth slows to 1.9% on weak exports
2024 growth forecast downgraded after worse-than-expected Q4 figures
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Travel & Leisure
Elephant pants have Thailand debating soft power and copyrights
70% of country's elephant-patterned trousers found to be made in China
Datawatch
Aging Southeast Asia grapples with weak social safety nets
State pensions cover less than 30% of working-age population in some countries
Economy
Singapore, Thailand and more hand out cash to ease inflation pain
SE Asia governments focus on public support while critics warn of fiscal strain
Economy
Singapore eyes corporate tax rise, AI investment in 2024 budget
Finance minister and next PM Wong pledges higher spending amid 'mixed' outlook
Economy
Malaysia's annual GDP misses target at 3.7% amid weak exports
Central bank blames 'external environment' as Q4 growth slows to 3%
Currencies
Thai baht, Malaysian ringgit sink to three-month lows against dollar
Emerging nation central banks balk at rate cuts to defend currencies
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Indonesia election
Prabowo faces 'power game' with Jokowi after claiming victory
Analysts say costly election pledges in focus amid fiscal discipline concern
Economy
Singapore trims 2023 GDP growth to 1.1% amid shaky exports
City-state keeps forecast of 1% to 3% expansion in 2024 ahead of budget speech
Travel & Leisure
Singapore to allow all foreigners to enter via automated lanes
City-state steps up use of biometrics from second half as travel returns
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar's shadow government pressures overseas job agencies
NUG threatens to prosecute companies that tax 'remittances to benefit the junta'
Economy
Vietnam's workers cash out pensions early ahead of new law
Hanoi considers social media influencers and legal perks to keep savers in state fund
Supply Chain
Taiwan's PSA aims to tap server demand boom via Southeast Asia
Supplier's new Malaysian plant to begin shipping in mid-2024
Indonesia election
Indonesia set to elect next president: 5 things to know
Over 200m people are eligible to vote on Feb. 14 to choose Jokowi's successor
Opinion
Indonesia's next president should focus on job creation
Jokowi's focus on mining has done little for employment
Economy
Asia develops an appetite for degrowth 'doughnut economics'
Movement pushes measures of education, health and the environment over GDP
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