Interview
Malaysia aims to lure overseas venture capital to spur startups
Economy minister says such funding is key to sector's development
Trade
Thailand considers new anti-dumping measures against Chinese steel
Southeast Asia braces for supply glut from imports and too much domestic capacity
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Finance
ASEAN banks grapple with uncertain U.S. Fed interest rate cuts
From loan stresses to payouts, lenders manage murky financing prospects
Economy
Philippine GDP expanded 5.7% in Q1 but headwinds persist
Inflation, up for third consecutive month, hampers 2024 growth prospects
Supply Chain
India and ASEAN rise in supply chain priority, global survey shows
Poll of 150 executives suggests China and U.S. remain vital for businesses
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar's public struggles with inflation as currency tumbles
Local demand for dollars drives kyat lower as draft-age youths flee country
Economy
Laos, other debt-laden Asia-Pacific nations under pressure from strong dollar
ADB boosts funding for vulnerable countries amid debt trap fears
Economy
Indonesia's GDP growth accelerates to 5.11%, beats economist forecasts
Consumption climbs 4.91%, buoyed by spending during mammoth elections
Climate Change
Asia braces for more extreme weather like 2023, world's hottest year
Health fallout set to worsen as severe heat, dryness and rain have already hit region
Natural disasters
ASEAN and partners take aim at disaster insurance protection gap
SEADRIF initiative aims to reduce uninsured losses in Southeast Asia
Asia Insight
Taiwan's Sunflower protest legacy looms large for incoming president Lai
New generations build pressure for change 10 years after movement paved way for DPP wins
Business trends
Cambodian conglomerate lures ASEAN money to drive nation's growth
OCIC partners with Singapore and Thai brands in aviation, retail and more
Opinion
China is buying less from its Asian neighbors, too
Yet its exports are still rising, raising pressure on local manufacturers
Business trends
Vietnam's tourism hot spot becomes foreign investment hub
U.S.-China conflict and new infrastructure give rise to northern Quang Ninh province
Politics
Vietnam's top ousters leave Hanoi rudderless on economy
'Four Pillars' of government reduced to two in anti-corruption drive
Economy
Indonesia hikes key interest rate to 6.25% as rupiah slumps
Central bank to continue interventions to maintain currency stability
Asia Insight
Lawrence Wong, Singapore's next PM, seeks growth in 'troubled world'
From falling births to regional hub race, challenges will mount after May handover
Your Week in Asia
Philippine-U.S. drills, South Korea GDP, Beijing revives auto show
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Semiconductors
Malaysian trade minister touts 'neutrality' to grow chip industry
Zafrul says 'earthquake-free' location also attractive for multinationals
Comment
Australia shifts focus from ASEAN to individual Southeast Asian nations
Move reflects new international political and economic realities
Markets
Asian stocks fall as concern over Middle East spurs selling
Nikkei and KOSPI down by 3%; yen strengthens, other currencies weaken
Food & Beverage
Southeast Asia restaurants lose out as COVID delivery habit persists
Apps like Grab, Shopee gain users who no longer eat out, data shows
Opinion
Indonesia's next finance minister will have big shoes to fill
Prabowo's spending plans would put fiscal targets at risk
Economy
Asia to drive 60% of global GDP growth in 2024, led by India: IMF
U.S. monetary policy and geoeconomic fragmentation pose external risks
Transportation
Indonesia awards Jakarta MRT extension project to Japan's Sojitz
Trading house to work with India's L&T on the $290m construction