Economy
Indonesia looks to curb cost concerns over Prabowo's free meal program
Finance minister says budgetary deficit will stay under 3% of GDP in 2025
International relations
Philippines warns online casinos could be China-linked 'Trojan horses'
Concerns mount as authorities continue investigations and raids
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Iran picks new president, China lawmaking body meets, Vietnam GDP
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South China Sea
Philippines wants China economic ties despite tensions: top official
Manila hopes Japan will take a larger economic role, including more ODA funding
Economy
Indonesia maintains key interest rate at 6.25% as rupiah slumps
Lack of change comes as inflation stays within central bank's target range
Supply Chain
Philippines plans 17 new ports to boost agricultural supply chain
Move comes as many in country grapple with surging food prices
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Politics
Indonesian officials' departure reveals turmoil in capital relocation
Outgoing President Jokowi's legacy project hits snag two months before move
Opinion
Asia can bear with 'higher-for-longer' U.S. rates
Pragmatic central bankers and resilient fundamentals curb risk of capital flight
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar revives stalled infrastructure projects with China and Russia
Military regime moves to woo key partners amid pressure at home
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Toyota AGM, Thai gay marriage bill, Indonesian policy meeting
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Supply Chain
Malaysia to build port near Kuala Lumpur amid supply chain shift
Developer Tanco teams up with a Chinese company on AI-driven facility
Trade
U.S. tops China as ASEAN's largest export destination
Positions flip-flop for 1st time in 6 quarters, following supply chain shift
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China up close
Analysis: Xi Jinping's Belt and Road leaves Malaysia with a 'ghost' island
Forest City project in Johor remains in limbo as Beijing prepares for key meeting
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar GDP to stagnate as conscription chases away workers: World Bank
Economic size remains smaller than when military ousted Suu Kyi's government
Economy
Bank of Thailand holds key interest rate steady at 2.5%
Economists expect central bank to wait for Fed's move before easing
Economy
India to remain fastest growing big economy in 2024, World Bank says
Global expansion to hold steady at 2.6%; U.S. presidential election a risk for Asia
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Myanmar Crisis
Arrests spook Myanmar condo buyers shifting wealth to Thailand
Myanmar clients behind only Chinese in Thai market in Q1
Business Spotlight
Japan's convenience store chains chase elixir of growth across Asia
Indonesia, Thailand, China in focus as retailers face aging, shrinking home market
Fisheries
Thailand emerges as next big market for Japan seafood
'Blue ocean' market grows in importance after China import ban
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International relations
Singapore, India, others pitch 'clean' projects in U.S.-led framework
Washington keen to back green shift in IPEF member countries to counter Beijing
Opinion
Philippines won't convince skeptics without reform plans
Market harbors doubts about country's economic prospects
Agriculture
Philippine rice tariff cut will benefit Vietnam, not farmers, experts say
World's top rice importer moves to contain inflation with 'double-edged sword'
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Tiananmen 35th anniversary, India election results, Samsung strike
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Business Spotlight
From Vietnam to Thailand, tech suppliers face tougher battle as China moves in
Taiwanese companies and others face stiff competition from deep-pocketed rivals
International relations
Thailand aims to become first Southeast Asian BRICS member
Bangkok eyes bigger role among emerging nations in bloc led by China, India, Russia