Economy
Developing Asia's growth revised up by ADB as tech exports grow
Regional lender keeps forecasts for ASEAN economies, China, India unchanged
Transportation
Vietnam Airlines renews turnaround push with share issuance plans
Struggling carrier expresses interest in buying Chinese-made C919 aircraft
Society
Six foreign nationals found dead in Bangkok hotel
Police search for seventh person in connection to deaths at Grand Hyatt Erawan
South China Sea
China and Russia extend military cooperation to South China Sea
Activities follow increased drills among Japan, U.S. and Philippines
Economy
Thailand extends visa-free travel to 60 days for 93 countries
Tourism authority sets $94.1bn revenue target for 2025
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Business trends
Thai food delivery apps struggle to survive cutthroat market
Local player Robinhood to close as consumers return to their pre-COVID routines
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China EV giant BYD seeks growth with new Thai factory
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Technology
TikTok e-commerce grows fourfold in ASEAN, narrows gap with Shopee
Combined with Tokopedia, ByteDance group takes second spot in $114bn market
Asia Insight
Japan's new enemy in fight to lure immigrant workers: The tumbling yen
Visa rules eased, but currency weakness tarnishes Japan's appeal for overseas hires
Myanmar Crisis
From auto sector to startups, Japan companies see green shoots in Myanmar
Abundance of unemployed engineers makes country attractive despite tensions
International relations
U.S. approaches Indonesia to join Mineral Security Partnership
EU and 14 countries already collaborating on critical mineral supply chains
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Agriculture
African swine fever outbreaks spreading in Vietnam, government says
Culling so far this year fives time that of a year ago, official document shows
Opinion
Vietnam is the master of neutrality in a polarized world
Hanoi's 'bamboo diplomacy' seen in hosting of Chinese, U.S. and Russian leaders
Cybersecurity
Indonesian cyberattack signals growing threat in Southeast Asia
Philippines and Vietnam are especially prone to debilitating attacks, expert says
Opinion
Philippines and Vietnam's South China Sea strategies have failed
Manila's 'transparency' and Hanoi's 'opacity' are outdated approaches to deter China
Your Week in Asia
China 'third plenum' meeting, ADB economic outlook, Indonesia Auto Show
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Sports
Post-Pacquiao, Philippines chases first Olympic boxing gold in Paris
Nation sending 5 fighters amid push to revitalize the sport, get private funding
Startups
Singapore startup's stores and apps connect world's music fans
Caldecott expands through acquisitions of instrumental brands and composition software
Photos
Through the lens: Eye on Asia for the second week of July
A selection of striking images from across Asia
Books
Books: Karma and drama spring to life in Thailand's central south
Second installment of trilogy explores history of cultural assimilation
International relations
Philippines-Japan troop pact 'launchpad' for more defense ties
Experts expect extension of Manila-Tokyo deal to counter Chinese aggression
Economy
Laos central bank shake-up reveals forex crisis, China dependence
Vientiane may need more help from Beijing to stem cash outflows
Retail
Vietnamese employee wins Japan's 7-Eleven customer service contest
2,500 local and foreign workers vie on friendly, effective assistance
Automobiles
Vietnam auto sales slump as government weighs latest fee cut
Assembly plants apparently operating at just 40% capacity
Opinion
Tokyo and Kuala Lumpur are united in confronting climate crisis
Collaborative journey is taking the two cities into a greener future