International relations
Malaysia says EU deforestation rule hurts its small farmers
Producer group presents petition demanding rollback of regulation
Trade
Thailand, EU agree to restart trade talks halted by 2014 coup
Bangkok aims for tech transfers and boosting exports in critical industries
Asia Insight
Maharlika Investment Fund provides 'make or break' test for Marcos
Amid opposition and historical baggage, president pushes sovereign wealth fund
Opinion
The future of the global economy lies in Asian demand
Service sector will prosper as middle-class consumption rises
Opinion
Marcos has work to do at home after his diplomatic successes
Philippine military and investment environment both in need of major overhaul
Economy
Indonesia's Jokowi approves new list of tax holidays for Nusantara
Capital authority receives 100 letters of intent, including from China, U.S.
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Economy
Malaysia keen on resuming high-speed rail project with Singapore
Government also commits to $2.2m seed fund to advance goal of net-zero by 2050
Opinion
Southeast Asia needs sustainable finance, even if imperfect
Policymakers are still setting standards, but green transition must start now
Commodities
Indonesia eyes extending export bans to bauxite, copper and beyond
Jokowi aims to develop downstream industries at home, but risks trade frictions
Opinion
Worries about another Asian crisis are shadowing the Fed
A dollar liquidity squeeze would have deep impact in the region
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Politics
Jokowi promotes Indonesia capital project as Asia's fintech hub
Bigger Nusantara role hints at president's haste on legacy bid before term ends
Opinion
Equality efforts alone will not close Southeast Asia's gender gap
Governments and companies need programs that take account of women's needs
Fires
Fire at Pertamina fuel storage station in Jakarta kills 17
Neighbors flee; Indonesian company says cause of blaze under investigation
Telecommunication
True stock debuts as CP finalizes Thai telco megamerger
New entity with Telenor's DTAC announces $200m startup fund
Politics
New Vietnam president moves party chief Trong closer to one-man rule
Power struggle with echoes of Xi's tactics raises fears for economy
Myanmar Crisis
Nestle to exit Myanmar production by shutting down plant
Food giant joins other multinationals leaving the country amid instability
Economy
Foreign investment in China slumps to 18-year low
Economic and political worries spur more exits and fewer new entries
Opinion
China's rebound will not be universal cure for growth malaise
Many economies will feel little positive impact or even be squeezed
Society
Singapore fertility rate hits new low, putting focus on housing prices
At 1.05 in 2022, demographic indicator is lower than Japan's
Economy
Malaysia's Anwar unveils first budget, with social welfare boost
New PM ups subsidies and assistance 40% as overall size smaller than 2022
Supply Chain
Vietnam customs inspections cramp 59% of exporters, importers: survey
Trade dropped in fastest-growing ASEAN economy amid global downturn
Property
Singapore's CapitaLand bets $1bn on China's real estate
State-backed firm targets commercial properties and data centers
Food & Beverage
Japan egg prices surge on bird flu, costs of feed and labor
Beef bowls, mayonnaise get more expensive; Taiwan, Philippines also affected
International relations
Jokowi seeks support from China for Indonesia's new capital
Beijing's new foreign minister vows Belt and Road projects to finish 'on schedule'
Trade
Philippines ratifies RCEP trade deal after shift by Marcos
Business groups cheer Senate's approval as step to boost competitiveness