Opinion
The tragic cost of Taiwan's silence on its South China Sea claims
Pressure from Washington undermines Taiwan's sovereignty and self-advocacy
South China Sea
China, Philippines reach deal seeking to end South China Sea clashes
Manila says Beijing dropped inspection demand for supply ships to Second Thomas Shoal
International relations
Singapore and Malaysia bolster ties with rail, special economic zone
Commuter line to ease border congestion while 3,500 sq. km area to promote investment
Your Week in Asia
India budget, ASEAN foreign ministers meetings, SK Hynix earnings
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Opinion
Marcos-Duterte war is a battle for the soul of Philippine democracy
Annual speech gives president chance to rally elite, pin down rival family
Politics
Vietnam to hold state funeral for party chief Trong on July 26
Two-day national mourning for late Nguyen Phu Trong set on Thursday and Friday
International relations
Xi mourns Vietnam Communist Party chief at embassy: Xinhua
Chinese president among foreign dignitaries Nguyen Phu Trong was close to
Photos
Through the lens: Eye on Asia for the third week of July
A selection of striking images from across Asia
Obituaries
Vietnam Communist party boss dies at 80; succession in balance
Trong kept lid on graft, navigated U.S.-China rivalry as country grew
International relations
Taiwan to go global with 'New Southbound Fund,' foreign minister says
Top diplomat seeks cooperative tech investment and a 'democracy supply chain'
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Life
Asian birders race for species sightings
Competitions support avian conservation and habitat protection
Politics
Vietnam succession in focus as president stands in for party chief
Former public security chief To Lam gains more clout
Business deals
Japan's Mitsui partners with Singapore's SATS on frozen food
Trading house looks to tap growing demand for prepared meals in Asia
Commodities
Indonesia to launch nickel, tin online tracking next week
SIMBARA system already used to track coal, bauxite and copper next in line
Construction
Singapore hosts research hub from builder of Tokyo Skytree
Obayashi to study automation and 3D printing in construction amid labor crunch
Politics
Jokowi appoints Prabowo's nephew as Indonesia vice finance minister
Incoming president's family likely to gain prominent roles in new administration
Electric vehicles
BYD sets sights on aggressive expansion in Vietnam
Chinese EV group's plans pose formidable challenge to local rival VinFast
Politics
Vietnam President To Lam takes over party leader Trong's duties
80-year-old top government official to focus on treatment, official statement says
Energy
Greenpeace, others blast Japan gas deal in Vietnam
Fuel is seen as cleaner than coal but releases planet-heating methane
International relations
Thailand attempts to strike a balance with BRICS and OECD bids
New foreign minister makes first visits to China, India and Saudi Arabia
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar's corporate crackdown grows beyond Japan retailer Aeon
Inflation and capital outflows push regime to tighten grip on economy
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Opinion
Indonesia's cyber vulnerability is a wake-up call for Indo-Pacific
Breach by state agent such as China could induce economic, military paralysis
Society
Thailand says cyanide killed 6 foreigners in hotel, including perpetrator
U.S. State Department monitoring situation, FBI helped with investigation
Automobiles
Toyota pushes hybrids to defend top spot in Indonesia, largest ASEAN market
Chinese makers challenge Japan's dominance with EVs at Jakarta motor show
South China Sea
Philippines and China bet on hotlines to avoid South China Sea clashes
Talks focus on opening three lines of communications between the nations