Economy
Philippines' GDP accelerates to 6.3% despite 'anemic' consumption
Double-digit rise in government spending pushes Q2 growth to fastest in 5 quarters
Automobiles
Japan's automakers lose market share in China, Thailand as EVs spread
Companies rethink their strategy in these countries as competition accelerates
Semiconductors
Infineon opens largest power semiconductor plant in Malaysia
Southeast Asian nation receives record chip, data center investments
Semiconductors
Malaysia and China deepen chip cooperation with joint expo
Kuala Lumpur seeks foreign investment to upgrade its 'Silicon Valley'
Politics
Thai Constitutional Court orders Move Forward Party to dissolve
Largest opposition group accused over its policy to amend lese-majeste law
Finance
Singapore's DBS chief Piyush Gupta to step down after 15 years
Deputy CEO Tan Su Shan to take post next year as first female leader
Opinion
Singapore's climate tech startups are set to clean up
While facing various hurdles, the city-state is well positioned to become a global hub
Electric vehicles
Hyundai to invest $28m in Thailand for EV assembly and batteries
Production to start in 2026, challenging Chinese makers' dominance
Supply Chain
HP plans its most aggressive shift of production away from China
Thailand emerges as major factory destination as PC maker hires engineers in Singapore
Economy
Philippines' new autonomous region aims to be halal industry hub
Top official says southwest Mindanao attracting investment from Malaysia, Mideast
The Big Story
Harris takes on Trump: Asia braces as U.S. heads toward poll
As diplomats weigh policy hints, VP picks Walz and Vance vie for working class votes
Politics
Malaysia to reduce fuel subsidies as inflation weakens
Government turns to tackling deficit after pandemic spending
Semiconductors
Malaysia moves up value chain with first semiconductor park
'Once in a generation' chance to become chip champion, minister says
International relations
Cambodia breaks ground on 'Hun Sen' canal project backed by China
Impact on Mekong River, possible military use by Beijing cause concern in region
Crime
Vietnamese billionaire sentenced to 21 years in $150m fraud case
Prominent tycoon Trinh Van Quyet found guilty of inflating value of his company
Trade
Hong Kong has ASEAN backing to join RCEP trade pact: John Lee
City goes on charm offensive after COVID-19, security law dent reputation
Currencies
Malaysian ringgit hits 16-month high against dollar
Country's strong economy fuels rebound amid greenback sell-off
Defense
Japan, Cambodia agree to boost defense cooperation, exchanges
Defense chiefs also agree to promote Japan-ASEAN multilateral cooperation
South China Sea
Philippines-Vietnam drills to set blueprint for South China Sea disputes
Two nations seek cooperation despite competing claims to waters
Technology
Hyundai tests flying taxi near Indonesia's new capital Nusantara
Craft flies in figure-8 pattern for 10 minutes, aims to be operational in 2030
Economy
Indonesia's economy grew 5.05% in Q2
Southeast Asian nation's GDP expands as holiday demand, foreign tourists spur growth
Pharmaceuticals
Singapore gets Big Pharma rush to invest in plants for aging region
Pfizer, AstraZeneca and Novartis to expand production for cancer and other drugs
Consumer
Panasonic takes on Southeast Asia with high-tech blow dryers
Japanese appliance maker calls on influencers to tackle Dyson, Chinese rivals
Market Spotlight
As China's property market slumps, foreign investors get pickier
Singapore capital ticks up while Western buyers shy away from commercial sites
International relations
North Korean restaurants in Laos fly under radar
No signs, but plenty of clues to connection with Pyongyang