Markets
Thailand approves tax on financial trades to fill state coffers
Traders say levy on securities transactions will cut market liquidity
Your Week in Asia
European Council chief visits China, Jimmy Lai trial, Thailand motor expo
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Startups
Thai startup to build over 1,000 public toilets across Asia
Swiss entrepreneurs turn COVID setbacks into growth engine
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Tea Leaves
In Thailand, there is life beyond the capital
In an over-centralized country, not all roads should lead to Bangkok
Economy
Singapore sees 2023 GDP growth as low as 0.5% as exports slump
City-state trims Q3 figure for this year, expects 'around 3.5%' expansion in 2022
International relations
From ASEAN to G-20 to APEC: 12 days of summitry summed up
India wins, Russia loses and face-to-face meetings help cool U.S.-China tempers
Economy
Thailand GDP expands 4.5% in Q3, buoyed by tourism
Private spending also helps economy mimic pre-COVID era but inflation weighs
International relations
APEC finds consensus on Pacific free trade, Ukraine war fallout
Thailand clinches elusive joint statement and wins support for sustainability agenda
International relations
APEC ministers overcome Ukraine impasse to issue statement
Document echoing G-20 comes after disappointing year for host Thailand
International relations
APEC opens atop Russia-U.S.-China fault lines
As leaders gather, Thailand aims for pact to codify sustainability agenda
International relations
Saudi crown prince visits Thailand, mending ties after 30-year rift
Mohammed bin Salman to seek clean energy and EV supply cooperation
Transportation
Thai airline companies on path to recovery but still in the red
Boost from national border opening countered by higher oil prices
Life
Asia's freshwater dolphins swim into rough waters
Experts warn of potential extinction of region's last surviving freshwater marine mammals
International relations
Xi, Kishida meet as Japan Inc. struggles to strike balance on China
Businesses continue to invest in No. 2 economy despite U.S. calls to diversify
South China Sea
Kamala Harris to visit Philippine island near China dispute
VP's stop on Palawan has message: U.S. is engaged in Indo-Pacific
Media & Entertainment
Thailand's Anne Jakkapong bets on selling the Miss Universe dream
New pageant owner looks to broadcasting, licensing fees for profit recovery
The Big Story
Asia's scamdemic: How COVID-19 supercharged online crime
Internet predators are often the prey in Thailand's lawless border zones
Automobiles
China's Great Wall Motor to double Thai EV investment
Company set to launch 4 models as government subsidies drive demand
Opinion
ASEAN can make a difference for Myanmar and for the world
Southeast Asia must seize summit opportunities to secure commitments to peace
Economy
Thailand asks business to power down as leaders arrive for APEC
Energy crunch dims Bangkok while global economic leaders convene
Your Week in Asia
Xi-Biden meeting at G-20, Malaysia's general election, World Cup
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
COP27
'Why I'm at COP': Climate summit attendees tell their stories
Huge conference in Egypt drawing thousands of people from around the world
Interview
Thai opposition leader defends Taiwan, vows support for Myanmar
Thanathorn criticizes Prayuth's embrace of China and Min Aung Hlaing
Semiconductors
Sony to build Thailand factory to make image sensors for cars
Tech giant to hire 2,000 workers as it looks to cut costs, avoid disruptions
Finance
ASEAN banks face sharper debt risks as interest rates rise
From Singapore to Thailand, lenders scrutinize exposure to shaky loans