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Economy
Thai cabinet signs off on $3bn in borrowing for digital wallet
PM Srettha launches last-resort bid to fund Pheu Thai's promised handout
Semiconductors
Malaysia to train 60,000 engineers in bid to become chip hub
Government to allocate $5.3bn in new National Semiconductor Strategy
Food & Beverage
Japanese firms 'reimport' items originally developed for Asian markets
Sodas, noodles prove popular among domestic consumers too
Your Week in Asia
India election wraps up, East Asia powers meet, HK national security verdict
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Japan immigration
Japanese housekeeping companies turn to Philippines and beyond for staff
Move comes amid surging demand for services such as cleaning and laundry
Comment
Will Vietnam face another power crisis this year?
A 'fallacy of composition' risks repeating last year's debacle
Opinion
Cambodia's waterway project will deliver prosperity
Canal to be vessel for commerce and cooperation, not conflict or coercion
The Future of Asia 2024
Indonesia to apply for CPTPP membership this year: minister
Multinational trade pact is 'low-hanging fruit' compared with traditional FTAs, Hartarto says
The Future of Asia 2024
Free trade deals should be a 'top priority' for Asia: Thai PM Srettha
Thailand pursuing more FTAs, prime minister says after Europe trip
The Future of Asia 2024
Vietnam working to avoid power shortage 'bottleneck' this year: deputy PM
New grid infrastructure to be completed in June, Le Minh Khai says
Economy
Taylor Swift buoys Singapore GDP to 2.7% Q1 growth
City-state basks in concert tourism glow but export expansion continues to slide
Politics
Vietnam rocked by political upheaval: 5 things to know
Security Minister To Lam elected president, nation's No. 2 political post
Supply Chain
Thailand power supply in question as tech investment floods in
Flurry of new Taiwanese and Chinese PCB projects to test industrial infrastructure
Currencies
Philippine peso falls to 18-month low against dollar
Central bank's 'less hawkish' stance leaves currency to slide
Economy
Thai economy grows at a lackluster 1.5% in Q1
Robust tourism lends support but weak exports weigh down overall growth
Politics
On topic: How will Singapore change under new PM Lawrence Wong?
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Politics
Lawrence Wong, Singapore's new PM, begins term: 5 things to know
51-year-old leader edges toward election as change comes in bunches
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Economy
Malaysia's GDP grew 4.2% in Q1, fastest in a year
Robust consumption and export recovery help lift economy
Work
Thailand could lose jobs with minimum wage hike, business lobby says
Labor-intensive industries may move across border or hire migrants at low pay
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Politics
Singapore PM Lawrence Wong vows to lead in 'own way' at inauguration
Successor to Lee Hsien Loong calls on younger citizens to 'join our team'
Politics
Thai ruling party grapples with slow economy 1 year after election
Political pledges languish as weak global demand weighs on manufacturing
Asia Insight
New Singapore PM Lawrence Wong's test: Change with continuity
Incoming leader expected to 'refresh' job support, 'listen' to diverse voices
Opinion
Japan cannot make CO2 disappear just by exporting it
Plans for overseas storage must involve taking permanent responsibility
Opinion
Asia-Pacific free trade pacts have been a big success for the U.S.
Singapore agreement shows benefits in terms of strategic competition with China
Your Week in Asia
Wong takes helm in Singapore, Japan economy data, Australia budget
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