Economy
Thailand's central bank shrugs off political pressure to cut rates
Executive says recent price falls 'not a cause' for monetary easing
Opinion
Laos is getting a handle on its debt
Controls on borrowing to be tightened and revenue collection improved
Indonesia election
Jokowi boosts policy support for Prabowo as Indonesia vote nears
Leading presidential candidate benefits from incumbent's high popularity
Your Week in Asia
BYD's Indonesia foray, China GDP, JAXA lunar landing
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Economy
Philippines' Marcos names lawmaker Recto as new finance chief
Incoming top official will aim to fuel growth while taming inflation
Interview
Malaysia wants to make Johor 'new engine of growth'
Economy minister hopes special economic zone with Singapore boosts tech, renewables
Agriculture
Vietnam and Thailand rice exports soar after India ban
Consumers feel the pinch of higher prices as countries scramble to secure supply
Economy
OECD chief says Indonesia's membership application 'exciting'
Southeast Asian country brings voice of emerging economies
International relations
Singapore and Malaysia to launch QR code border clearance
Neighbors sign agreement on Johor economic zone to boost growth
Inflation
Thai PM pressures central bank to cut rates to boost economy
Srettha offers to exchange ideas on monetary policy every week
Travel & Leisure
Extended nightlife hours revive Thai tourism
New Year's events also spark more tourist spending and boost economy
Politics
Singapore passes bill to vet company buyouts for national security
Government to disclose list of 'designated entities' when law takes effect
Opinion
Asia can reduce its dollar dependence but it won't be easy
Reliance on greenback is byproduct of export-led development model
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar imposes new income tax on workers abroad
Employers worry payments would help fund military regime
Economy
Thai lawmakers greenlight delayed $101bn fiscal budget
Srettha government allocates 20% to investment in narrow spending window
Inflation
Thailand bucks peers as consumer prices drop for 3rd month in row
Energy subsidies keep inflation down while core CPI ticks up
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Natural disasters
Asian leaders offer assistance for Japan earthquake response
Marcos, Yoon and more express solidarity as death toll climbs
Economy
Singapore's GDP growth slows to 1.2% in 2023
City-state expects 1%-3% expansion for 2024 as external demand to recover
Market Spotlight
Rate cuts, Chinese rebound in focus for Asia in 2024
Investors waiting on Japan to end its ultraloose monetary policy
Datawatch
Higher rice prices keep inflation simmering in Asia
Prices of staple food hit a 15-year high due to extreme weather and export ban
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Economy
Singapore's Orchard Road loses Chinese tourists, midrange spenders
Indian visitors surprise local business group by showing up in large numbers
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar and China's CITIC to resume stalled deepwater port project
Site envisioned as Beijing's gateway to Indian Ocean under Belt and Road
Economy
Vietnam's 5% economic growth for 2023 misses official target
Southeast Asian manufacturing hub's GDP expansion weighed by drop in export orders
Economy
Singapore, Malaysia to raise consumption tax amid inflation fears
Southeast Asia balances fiscal needs against uncertain economy in 2024
Economy
Cross-border remittances at all-time high for third consecutive year
Workers from South and East Asia, Pacific drive increase, World Bank says