Your Week in Asia
Cambodian PM in Thailand, Taylor Swift visits Asia, Pakistan election
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Automobiles
China automakers doubled Thai market share in 2023 on EVs
BYD, Great Wall and others gained ground, while Japanese players lost momentum
Commodities
China EV boom, poor Thailand harvest inflate natural rubber prices
Futures rise highest in nearly 3 years on supply concerns for tire material
Property
Banyan to build largest luxury housing project in Phuket
Singapore resort operator launches $2bn residential brand as demand booms
Politics
Thai court rules Move Forward's lese-majeste reform violated constitution
Largest opposition party faces threat of dissolution, leadership ban
IPO
IPO fundraising plunged in Thailand and Indonesia in second half of 2023
Total raised in region dropped 60% amid political uncertainty and China worries
Telecommunication
Singtel partners with Nvidia in AI data center push in ASEAN
Regional telecom giant sees strong demand across bloc and beyond
Automobiles
Chinese EV makers to help boost Thai auto production in 2024
BYD and SAIC's plans to manufacture locally seen expanding sector by 3%
Politics
Thailand takes aim at film censorship, Muay Thai in soft power push
Paetongtarn Shinawatra says movie restrictions to only cover the monarchy
Interview
Thaksin's daughter says Thailand must 'move on' from political division
Paetongtarn stresses PM Srettha is 'the right man' for country at this time
Travel & Leisure
Thailand and China agree mutual visa waivers from March 1
Foreign ministers to hold annual consultations amid 'zero-sum' geopolitics
US-China tensions
Xi-Biden call at center of China-U.S. talks in Bangkok
Wang and Sullivan also discuss holding dialogue on AI risks in spring
Automobiles
Mitsubishi Fuso, Isuzu to sell electric trucks in Hong Kong and Thailand
EV market, including commercial vehicles, expanding rapidly in Southeast Asia
Currencies
Philippine peso, Malaysian ringgit sink on China's economic woes
Trade ties to No. 2 economy spur rate cut speculation in Australia and Thailand
Property
Thailand's tallest office tower opens with green building status
One City Centre is Mitsubishi Estate's $250m project with Raimon Land
Politics
Thai Constitutional Court allows Pita to keep parliamentary seat
Former Move Forward leader clears media shares case but faces larger challenge
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Media & Entertainment
Thailand's JKN sells 50% share in Miss Universe for $16m
Sale to Mexican billionaire helps company resolve bankruptcy woes
Automobiles
Thai coal leader Banpu boosts EV shift with $67m ADB loan
Funds to target electric tuk-tuks and charging stations as public transport goes green
Markets
Thai stock exchange to expedite delistings to clean up bourse
Government has not utilized Thai capital market enough, says SET president
Supply Chain
Thailand walks back claim of large lithium discovery
Key EV battery material found in country's south, but amount in question
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Automobiles
Toyota drives EV and hydrogen push in Thailand, its 'second home'
Japanese automaker chases Chinese rivals as it doubles down on decarbonization
Davos 2024
Trump, wars in Ukraine and Gaza overshadow Asia in Davos
Eurocentric gathering shifts spotlight on conflicts in and close to home
Arts
Thai artist weaves the personal with the political
Jakkai Siributr combines diverse strands in textile artworks
International relations
Thailand's Srettha pushes 'seamless ASEAN' in Davos
Prime minister says plan for '4 countries, 1 destination' coming 'soon'
Cryptocurrencies
Singapore and Thailand keep bitcoin ETFs at arm's length
Financial regulators dampen market expectations for crypto-linked funds