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Economy
Thai GDP grows 2.3% in April-June quarter
Just-released figure beats analysts' expectations of 2.1% expansion
Politics
Singapore PM Wong calls for 'major reset' with R&D push, regulatory review
U.S. stance toward China 'hardening' no matter who wins presidential election
Your Week in Asia
Japan-India 2+2, Thai GDP, Vietnam leader in China
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Politics
Indonesia holds first Independence Day event in new capital
1,400 guests attend scaled-back event in Nusantara
Economy
Indonesia forecasts smaller budget deficit of 2.53% of GDP in 2025
Contraction despite 9% rise in expenditure to fund Prabowo's policies
Economy
Malaysia GDP growth accelerates to 5.9% in Q2
Robust consumption leads to strongest expansion in six quarters
Climate Change
IFC's Asia-Pacific financing rose 15% to record in fiscal 2024
Development institution sees promising prospects for blue bonds in the region
Economy
Philippine central bank cuts rates for first time in four years
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipina chief hints at more easing ahead despite inflation
Business trends
Indonesia's new capital Nusantara attracts increased investor interest
Prabowo asserts support for project amid private sector doubts
The Big Story
Vietnam turns chip sector magnet with affordable, quality talent pool
US, Taiwan, South Korean players beat path to Vietnam though boom strains resources
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Equities
Philippine exchange chief backs rate cuts to spur IPOs
Central bank halfway to new listing target set for 2024
Economy
Singapore upgrades full-year GDP growth forecast to 2-3%
Trade ministry says manufacturing sector will recover gradually in second half
Currencies
Ringgit, baht gain against dollar on speculation of U.S. rate cut
Asian central banks seen weighing own moves as inflationary pressures ease
Fisheries
Thailand grapples with invasive tilapia from Africa as CP deflects blame
Conglomerate brought in nonnative fish for research, pledges cooperation
Opinion
'Dark fleet' of oil tankers risk more maritime disasters in Asia
The West needs to bring Russian oil shipping out of the shadows
Your Week in Asia
Taliban takeover anniversary, Japan GDP, Greater China earnings
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Opinion
Fast, digitized ASEAN cross-border trade should not be a luxury
A borderless era of economic growth awaits Southeast Asia
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar businesses flood Thailand to follow fleeing customer base
Growing number of restaurants, shops in Bangkok reflect population exodus from war-torn state
Economy
Philippines' GDP accelerates to 6.3% despite 'anemic' consumption
Double-digit rise in government spending pushes Q2 growth to fastest in 5 quarters
Supply Chain
HP plans its most aggressive shift of production away from China
Thailand emerges as major factory destination as PC maker hires engineers in Singapore
Economy
Philippines' new autonomous region aims to be halal industry hub
Top official says southwest Mindanao attracting investment from Malaysia, Mideast
The Big Story
Harris takes on Trump: Asia braces as U.S. heads toward poll
As diplomats weigh policy hints, VP picks Walz and Vance vie for working class votes
Trade
Hong Kong has ASEAN backing to join RCEP trade pact: John Lee
City goes on charm offensive after COVID-19, security law dent reputation
Currencies
Malaysian ringgit hits 16-month high against dollar
Country's strong economy fuels rebound amid greenback sell-off
Economy
Indonesia's economy grew 5.05% in Q2
Southeast Asian nation's GDP expands as holiday demand, foreign tourists spur growth