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Business trends
Thai food delivery apps struggle to survive cutthroat market
Local player Robinhood to close as consumers return to their pre-COVID routines
Asia Insight
Japan's new enemy in fight to lure immigrant workers: The tumbling yen
Visa rules eased, but currency weakness tarnishes Japan's appeal for overseas hires
International relations
U.S. approaches Indonesia to join Mineral Security Partnership
EU and 14 countries already collaborating on critical mineral supply chains
Your Week in Asia
China 'third plenum' meeting, ADB economic outlook, Indonesia Auto Show
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Economy
Laos central bank shake-up reveals forex crisis, China dependence
Vientiane may need more help from Beijing to stem cash outflows
Economy
Singapore Q2 GDP grew 2.9%, beating economist forecasts
City-state expects 1% to 3% expansion for 2024 as external demand recovers
Economy
Malaysia central bank holds key rate steady on inflation risks
Monetary authorities cite likely price rises after change to diesel subsidies
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar military's bombing of civilians set for record year
Amnesty International and United Nations report failure of jet fuel sanctions
Economy
Vietnam targeting Q3 GDP growth of 6.5%-7.0%, PM says
Stick to its target of keeping inflation below 4.5% this year
Economy
Indonesia business lobby says tariffs 'not solution' for industry
Head of chamber of commerce calls for fair competition to grow SMEs
Travel & Leisure
Thailand to shut duty-free shops at airport arrival zones
Tourist destination wants visitors to spend more in the country
Economy
Thailand ramps up push into data centers
Companies such as Microsoft turning to Southeast Asian nation
Energy
Japan commits to ASEAN power grid project to counter China
PM Kishida to reveal details of 10-year plan as utilities seek slice of market
Opinion
Asia is set to embrace protectionism in face of China's overcapacity
Pressure growing across region as West imposes more tariffs on Beijing
Economy
ASEAN wage hikes worry industries benefiting from supply chain shift
Vietnam implements 6% nationwide raise; Thailand plans 'unrealistic' 14% increase
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar detains Aeon unit exec for high rice prices
Military regime targets big businesses as public frustration over economy mounts
Your Week in Asia
Tokyo picks next governor, Shanghai AI conference, BYD opens Thai factory
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Agriculture
Japan helps Cambodia toward its goal of being top cashew exporter
Real estate developer Mirarth completes ASEAN country's processing center
Trade
Indonesia to levy 100-200% duties on clothing, ceramics, minister says
Tariffs could also soon affect imports of footwear, textiles and cosmetics
Economy
Vietnam GDP grew 6.93% in Q2 with risks to recovery 'high'
Growth exceeds expectations in supply chain hub, puts Vietnam on track for 2024 target
International relations
Taiwan announces Thailand investment deal, marking first pact under Lai
Move picks up where Tsai left off in diversifying economic ties away from China
Economy
Philippine central bank chief says August rate cut 'more likely' than before
Keeps key interest rate on hold for now amid lingering inflation worries
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Immigration
Philippines, Bangladesh push Asian migrant numbers to record high
6.93 million workers go abroad in 2023 as remittances hit $371.5 billion
Property
Thailand to court foreign buyers amid condominium supply glut
Government to ease rules as domestic purchasing power weakens
Markets
Thailand expands ESG fund criteria to boost sluggish bourse
Political risk and corporate scandals still haunt investor confidence