Economy
Vietnam, Philippines and Brunei to join cross-border QR payment scheme
ASEAN-wide arrangement would ease reliance on U.S. dollar
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Thai election
Thailand's new PM Srettha to lead next government: 5 things to know
People pin hope on new leader, with money handout promised
Asia Insight
Papua New Guinea's Marape: Pacific power broker or PM in peril?
Amid U.S.-China balancing act, PNG leader faces mounting pressure at home
Property
Vietnam hopes property shakeup will remedy supply-demand mismatch
Echoes of China as bond defaults mount and real estate deals slow
Economy
Thailand Q2 GDP growth slows to 1.8% despite tourism recovery
Annual outlook lowered to 2.5-3.0% as weak exports weigh on economy
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Economy
Marcos' Kadiwa stores leave Philippine shoppers feeling empty
Marcos Jr. revives father's ineffective program to address rising food prices
Economy
Malaysia's GDP growth slows to 2.9% in Q2 on weak exports
Southeast Asia's manufacturing hub faces 'weaker-than-expected' global economy
South China Sea
Indonesia taps local fishers to boost Natuna Islands defense
Modernizing industry emerges as priority in deterring Chinese maritime claims
Trade
Japan and ASEAN seek to ease trade through digital shift
Road map to be agreed on this month aims to slash paperwork with private services
Commodities
India's rice export ban brings chaos to Thai market
Surging demand sparks speculative hoarding, undercuts export opportunity
Economy
Jokowi urges next leader to maintain commodity policies
Indonesia also unveils $216bn draft budget for 2024, up 8%
Caixin
Container shipping rates fall on weaker China-ASEAN trade
Shanghai to Singapore 20-foot container spot price down 30% from March
Opinion
Business is out of patience with Thailand's political mess
Economy will continue to perform below potential without major reforms
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Economy
China's economic and tourism recovery hold key to ASEAN
'Supply chain reconfiguration' also benefits region, says AMRO chief economist
Economy
Singapore cuts 2023 GDP growth outlook to 0.5-1.5% on weak exports
Global electronics downturn 'more protracted than initially thought': official
Travel & Leisure
China group tourism revival clouded by weak economy
End of Japan, U.S., other tour bans lifts shares, but will wary visitors come?
Economy
Philippines' GDP growth slowed to 4.3% in Q2 on lower spending
Marcos administration hoping infrastructure projects will fuel growth
Thai election
Thailand's prolonged political deadlock weighs on economy
Businesses fear government spending, FDI will be hit by transition delay
Currencies
Baht, won soar against yen as smaller Asian economies outperform
Thai, South Korean currencies bolstered by rate hikes and years of current-account gains
Economy
Indonesia Q2 GDP growth accelerated to 5.17% on strong spending
Consumption during Ramadan helped expand Southeast Asia's largest economy
Opinion
For emerging markets, ESG will not work without economic growth
Combination can help ensure sustainable and inclusive long-term development
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Politics
Singapore political drama exposes frailty of Lee's succession plan
Ruling PAP 'has taken a hit' over minister's graft probe, speaker's resignation