ASEAN officials attend a retreat session at the 57th ASEAN foreign ministers meeting at the National Convention Centre, in Vientiane on July 25.
Myanmar Crisis

ASEAN members at odds over how to resolve Myanmar crisis

Myanmar 'hopeful' about resuming relations with bloc

25 July 2024
Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo hands a "golden visa" certificate to Shin Tae-yong, a South Korean who coaches Indonesia's national soccer team. (Photo by Ismi Damayanti)
Politics

Indonesia launches 'golden visa' program to attract business investment

Pricey permits might also reduce the number of digital nomads living in Bali

25 July 2024
In this photo provided by the Philippine Coast Guard, an aerial survey is conducted as part of an oil spill response operation in Manila Bay on July 25. The sinking of a tanker raised fears over a possible spill. (Philippine Coast Guard via AP)
Natural disasters

Taiwan and Philippines lashed by typhoon, oil tanker sinks

Dozens killed in flooding and landslides as storm moves toward China

25 July 2024
The G7 summit was held in Italy in June. We are now observing the onset of a less-Western dominated world.
Opinion

The West is no longer the center of global affairs

As populism rises and emerging nations assert themselves, G-7 dominance fades

25 July 2024
Teav Vannol, the Candlelight Party's leader, spoke to Nikkei Asia in Tokyo on Feb. 5. (Photo by Takumi Kobayashi)
Politics

Cambodian politician fined $1.5m after democracy criticism

Court finds opposition leader guilty of defamation

25 July 2024
Indonesian Army Chief of Staff Gen. Maruli Simanjuntak says the army wishes to build more partnerships with the armed forces of other nations, including those from ASEAN and Europe. (Photo by Dimas Ardian)
Defense

Indonesian army seeks more exercises with ASEAN and China

Top general wants soldiers to get government jobs, talks of modernizing arms

25 July 2024
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will make his 18th and longest trip to Asia from July 25.
Indo-Pacific

Blinken's 6-country Asia tour to show U.S. is 'all in' on region

Washington seeks 'new regional architecture' to counter China and North Korea

25 July 2024
Man using a smartphone in Kuala Lumpur -- Malaysia has some of the world's most engaged social media users. (Photo by Norman Goh)
Cybersecurity

Cybercrime rising on social media in Malaysia, minister says

Tighter regulations and licensing to be required for online platforms

24 July 2024
Rescuers assist residents in the Metro Manila city of Marikina on July 24 amid heavy rains brought by Typhoon Gaemi.
Natural disasters

Typhoon Gaemi dumps heavy rain in Manila; 114 flights canceled

More than 600,000 people displaced, with 16 cities asking for emergency funding

24 July 2024
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is likely to stay in power until the next general election, expected in 2027.
Opinion

Malaysia sheds short-termism to become Asia's comeback kid

Investors embrace political stability as alarms sound over Thailand's fragility

24 July 2024
Thailand's Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira says the government's ($14 billion) digital wallet program is needed to raise incomes in the countrty. (Photo by Hiroki Endo)
Economy

Thailand sets $14bn digital wallet registration for August 1

Srettha government stands firm on handout to revive flagging economy

24 July 2024
ASEAN's headquarters in Jakarta. This year's meetings of foreign ministers take place at a critical juncture as unrest in Myanmar threatens the bloc's unity and tensions in the South China Sea rise. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Myanmar Crisis

ASEAN ministers seek Myanmar breakthrough with 'troika' model

Laos, Indonesia, Malaysia to hold 'informal consultation' as regional talks begin

24 July 2024
China has "come to the end of its growth model" as the property slump continues to weigh on its economy, said GIC chief investment officer Jeffrey Jaensubhakij.
Property

GIC shifts to 'niche' real estate deals in China amid oversupply

Singaporean investor to reorient local team to make bets more granular

24 July 2024
Singapore's National Hydrogen Strategy calls for low-carbon hydrogen usage as a "major decarbonization pathway" to help it reach its emissions goal of net zero carbon by 2050.
Opinion

Singapore must import clean energy from ASEAN neighbors

City-state faces quandary over production of blue or green hydrogen

24 July 2024
A Nippn factory in Thailand. Vietnam is the third Southeast Asian market Nippn is entering following Thailand and Indonesia. (Nippn)
Food & Beverage

Vietnam draws investment from Japan flour miller Nippn

Company looks to double overseas revenue in 3 years

24 July 2024
 Chinese e-commerce platform Taobao is looking to reach more overseas Chinese shoppers with free shipping.
Retail

Alibaba's Taobao takes on Temu, Shein with free overseas shipping

Chinese platform aims to leverage strength in apparel as competition heats up

23 July 2024
Samples of rare-earth oxides at the mining company VTRE in Hanoi. 
Materials

Vietnam arrests ex-deputy minister over rare-earth mining violations

Four other senior officials in environment ministry also accused

23 July 2024
Singapore will require social media and online marketplaces to detect and act against scams and other malicious activities. (Photo by Fumika Sato)
Cybersecurity

Malaysia and Singapore tighten oversight of Facebook, others

Southeast Asia grapples with malicious activities on social media and market sites

23 July 2024
JAL looks to capture growing air travel demand from Southeast Asia to offset a declining market in Japan. (Photo by Yo Inoue)
Transportation

Japan Airlines, Indonesia's Garuda to launch revenue-sharing venture

Airlines build on code-share deal with eye on growing Southeast Asia market

23 July 2024
This SRT train in Bangkok's Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Station prepares to depart for Vientiane on the newly opened line on July 19. (Photo by Shinya Sawai)
Transportation

Thailand's new rail links carry hope for expanded Chinese trade

Laos-China railway become a key gateway for Thai and Malaysian exports

23 July 2024
Meth seizures in Thailand like this one have become commonplace as more drugs from Myanmar flow into and through the country.
Crime

Myanmar crisis pushes Asian meth seizures to new highs

Flow of drugs increases as armed rebels use sales to fund war efforts

23 July 2024
Grab has acquired Chope's businesses in Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand for an undisclosed sum. (Source image by Grab; screenshot from Chope's website)
Business deals

Grab to enter restaurant booking business through acquisition

Super app buys Chope's business in Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand

22 July 2024
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivers his third State of the Nation address on July 22. (Photo by Ezra Acayan/Getty Images)
Politics

Marcos says South China Sea claim isn't 'imaginary,' urges diplomacy

Philippine president also orders online casinos closed in State of the Nation

22 July 2024
A worker displays nickel ore at a ferronickel smelter in the Pomala district of Indonesia.
Commodities

Indonesia launches nickel, tin online tracking system

Authorities aim to improve accountability and government revenue

22 July 2024
To Lam's rise to lead the Communist Party of Vietnam follows a 20-month period of political turmoil.
Opinion

Why To Lam's pragmatic authoritarianism will be good for Vietnam

Nguyen Phu Trong had been the last of a dying breed of Marxist ideologues

22 July 2024