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Politics
Beijing likely meddled in Taiwan elections, US cybersecurity firm says
Chinese hackers probably used cyber operations to help pro-China Kuomintang
Companies
GrabPay sets sights on Cambodia and Myanmar
Singapore-based app provider intends to grow along with ASEAN economies
Business deals
Mizuho Bank to partner with EXIM Thailand in Mekong region
Two institutions will support expansion of Thai enterprises' business operations
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Economy
Myanmar tops poor nations' FDI league as China cash flows in
Cambodia and Bangladesh make top five of the global economy's lowest tier
Opinion
Time to weigh business engagement in Myanmar
By taking care over partners, foreign companies can help promote positive social change
International relations
Pressure mounts on Myanmar as ASEAN raises refugee crisis
Chair's statement includes 'concern' on South China Sea
Hun Sen's Cambodia
After 40 years, Cambodia's Khmer Rouge leaders face genocide verdict
Hun Sen government's interference and lengthy court process widely criticized
Economy
ASEAN to groom 80,000 tech specialists with Japan's help
Tokyo will also assist with the construction of smart cities in Southeast Asia
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International relations
ASEAN aims to express 'concern' on Rohingya crisis for first time
Indonesia and Malaysia push for rare comment on a member's internal affairs
Belt and Road
China to create trade zone with Thailand and Laos as tariffs bite
Beijing looks to boost ties with the two Mekong nations amid a trade war escalation
Politics
Cyberattack response site to be launched by Japan and ASEAN
Clearinghouse will aid officials in confronting transnational threats
Companies
Aeon makes Southeast Asia malls e-money friendly
Japanese retailer is doubling investment in the fast-growing region
Business deals
China and Japan set to reshape shipping in Myanmar
Port and rail plans pick up steam along key corridors
Tea Leaves
Myanmar highlights divide between commerce and politics
The fairy tale is over but tourism boycott would be unhelpful and wrong
Life
100 years on, Asia has largely forgotten the 'Great War'
The global conflict of 1914 to 1918 began a transformation of the continent
Business trends
Southeast Asia passes China in luring Japanese staff and money
Trade war pushes Panasonic and others to relocate
Economy
Chinese dams ramp up Lao external debt
Analysts predict increasing difficulty with mounting loans from China
Environment
Southeast Asia to double renewables with help of experts
International agency to steer ASEAN away from coal
Economy
Minimum wages surge across Southeast Asia
Favoring protectionism over productivity risks discouraging foreign investment
International relations
Bangladesh faces Catch-22 over Rohingyas
Repatriation puts refugees at risk; letting them stay brings backlash at home
Companies
Myanmar state telecom carrier seeks private-sector makeover
Strong growth potential expected as mobile demand continues to rise
Companies
Myanmar's new e-book app cracks unopened market
Top telecom MPT sees opportunity in country's bookstore shortage
Life
Cambodia dreams of regional gold and sporting glory
After success at the Asian Games, country is pushing to win more medals
Opinion
Can China be a force for good?
Beijing wants to convince the world it can play peacemaker in regional conflicts