Economy
Asian manufacturing expands in April but wage pressures grow
Job cuts followed pay rise in South Korea, PMI survey shows
Opinion
Sanctions will not resolve the Hun Sen problem
China gives Cambodia's strongman the option to ignore Western pressure
Politics
Asian nations stop short of deal to boost no-strings currency swaps
Finance chiefs take more measured steps to improve $240bn Chiang Mai Initiative
Economy
Asia fears another 'taper tantrum' as US rates climb
Investors already leery of emerging-market companies' dollar bonds
Opinion
Conventional media revival needed to restore trust in news
Governments crack down on platforms even while exploiting them
Economy
Two-thirds of all air pollution deaths occur in Asia
WHO numbers show the grim consequences of rapid urbanization
Business trends
Facebook's fact-checking in Asia faces challenges
In Philippines, Indonesia and India, third-party organizations struggle to deter the spread of fake news
Life
Nepalese question rebuilding of quake-damaged temples
Protesters accuse government contractors of using cheap materials
Politics
ASEAN 'deeply concerned' over protectionism: summit statement
Bloc to advance RCEP as 'sign' of commitment to trade liberalization, Singapore PM says
International relations
Southeast Asia's strongmen unite against political dissidents
Thai police arrest Cambodian opposition leader following earlier deportation
Business deals
Japan partners with ASEAN countries on disaster insurance
Risk pool will allow rapid payouts after catastrophes
Companies
Kirin to brew 60% more beer in thirsty Myanmar
Japanese brewer seeks to defend its biggest bet in Southeast Asia
International relations
ASEAN to air fears over China's reclamation in South China Sea
Former chair, Manila, sidestepped those concerns last year
Politics
Rise of digital economy pushes ASEAN toward policy coordination
Grab-Uber merger highlights need for integrated competition rules
Economy
Myanmar struggles to sustain foreign investment
Big 4G and hotel projects give way to manufacturers seeking cheap labor
Companies
Cracker maker Kameda Seika to set up joint venture in Cambodia
Japanese company eyes country's quality rice, workforce, access to new markets
Life
Asian elephants face new threat in skin trade
Illicit traffic in hides feeds rising market for medicines and luxury goods
International relations
Southeast Asia lays groundwork for terrorism extradition treaties
ASEAN members to discuss model agreement at this week's summit
Companies
Grab's dominance in Southeast Asia will not go unchallenged
Ride-hailing companies branch into other areas such as finance and food delivery
Politics
Rain-wary Myanmar moves fiscal year for a dry start in October
Change is meant for infrastructure projects but skepticism runs deep
Opinion
Myanmar -- time for a legal reckoning
The wheels of international justice turn slowly, but have begun to move