Tea Leaves
In rural Myanmar, rail lines founder while military spends
Aging Shan State trains are local lifelines but starved of public funds
International relations
Orthodox church schism extends Putin's reach in Asia
Russian church creates own Southeast Asian dioceses after split over Ukraine
Politics
After 3 years, Suu Kyi running out of time to energize Myanmar economy
Slowing investment and growth threaten NLD's chances in 2020 election
Opinion
Myanmar -- investors should be cautious but take the risk
If government pursues humanitarian agenda, foreign partners can back projects, even in Rakhine State.
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Belt and Road
Cambodia breaks ground on $2bn China-funded expressway
Four-lane Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville road strengthens Beijing's clout
Companies
German wholesaler Metro bets on Myanmar's hospitality sector
Chinese tourists jump nearly 40% in 2018 as Westerners shun country
Business trends
Property developer Creed plots own course in Cambodia
Lack of local partners forces Japanese company to go it alone in thriving economy
5G networks
Southeast Asia hastens 5G shift to close development gap
Vietnam and Thailand aim to parlay technology into advances in self-driving and AI
International relations
Cambodia squeezes online speech despite threat of EU backlash
European delegates to decide if country keeps preferential trade status
Economy
Suu Kyi urges investment in Rohingya crisis' epicenter
Myanmar leader keen to boost rural economy as 2020 election looms
Economy
ASEAN and Japan to ink revamped economic pact in March
Deal will open up Southeast Asia's investment and service industries
International relations
Japan makes infrastructure push into Southeast Asia
Cambodia first in line for smart, environmental urban development projects
Life
Migrant workers in Thailand live harsh, but improving, reality
Bangkok takes legal steps to retain vital laborers from neighboring countries
Business trends
Hyundai joins fray in Myanmar's crowded auto market
Nissan, Suzuki, Kia and Ford turn to local production to avoid import limits
Hun Sen's Cambodia
Brexit and EU sanctions threaten to push Cambodia into economic crisis
Economy will suffer if bloc pulls benefits, but Hun Sen continues with iron fist
Business trends
Affordable English-language bookseller arrives in Myanmar
Yangon fair marks eighth country for Big Bad Wolf Books after Thailand and Philippines
Business trends
Southeast Asian tourist spots risk visitors' ire with price hikes
Higher fees aimed at protecting environment and developing infrastructure
Politics
Myanmar greenlights panel on constitutional change
Current charter bars Suu Kyi from presidency
Economy
Southeast Asia bucks trend of sinking global foreign investment
Strong markets make region the world's main driver of FDI growth
Economy
Myanmar lets foreign banks buy into local peers
Central bank permits stakes as large as 35% to boost liquidity for businesses
Politics
Suu Kyi's NLD moves to amend Myanmar constitution to curb military
Emergency motion seen as attempt to woo back voters before 2020 election
Companies
Vinamilk set to enter Myanmar to accelerate foreign expansion
Vietnamese dairy is also preparing entry to Chinese market to boost overseas growth