Retail
Japan's Takashimaya targets wealthy Vietnamese shoppers
Upscale department store eyes corporate customers in Ho Chi Minh City
Food & Beverage
Sapporo-style ramen brings a taste of Japan to Europe, Malaysia
One noodle maker from Japanese north is building its first overseas factory in Germany
Natural disasters
Myanmar's flooding death toll rises to 113, government says
Five dams, four pagodas and 65,000-plus houses destroyed, state media report
South China Sea
Philippines sends replacement ship to Sabina Shoal, vows continued presence
China says to continue to carry out law enforcement activities
Your Week in Asia
Sri Lanka votes, Midea lists in Hong Kong, BOJ policy meeting
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Automobiles
In Indonesia, BYD and Hyundai lure workers from Japan rivals
Competitors said to offer triple the pay of Japanese automakers
Comment
Can new Thaksinist government save Thailand from economic malaise?
Cabinet led by Thaksin's daughter gives former PM a chance to prove his mettle
Myanmar Crisis
Yangon home prices surge as Myanmar war drives flight to safety
Yoma and other big companies benefit; real estate draws investors fearing currency drop
Hong Kong security law
Hong Kong hosts flurry of forums, cozying up to non-Western partners
U.S.-led democracies conspicuously absent as city woos mainland, ASEAN, Middle East
Politics
Malaysia prepares heavier 'sugar tax' in bid to combat diabetes
Government to propose new levy on sweetened drinks in 2025 budget
Currencies
Thai, Malaysian and Indonesian currencies gain as dollar weakens
Southeast Asia enjoys growth; political fears sink Turkish lira, Mexican peso
Photos
Through the lens: Japan's LDP begins presidential race, Typhoon Yagi and the pope's visit
A selection of photos from across Asia
Markets
Foreign investors lukewarm on China stocks despite Fed rate cut buzz
Property worries persist, but some say worst is over for Chinese markets
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Telecommunication
Singtel pushes data centers, IT as mobile business matures
Shares at 4-year high as region's largest telecom company seeks growth
International relations
U.S. imposes sanctions on Cambodian tycoon over scam centers
Ly Yong Phat, has career as Hun Sen's personal adviser
Transportation
Malaysia Airlines hits roadblocks amid post-COVID recovery
Flagship carrier cuts 20% of capacity over incidents, aircraft delivery delays
Crime
Malaysia probes Islamic business group over child sex allegations
Police rescue 400 abused children from 20 charity premises in two states
Natural disasters
Vietnam death toll climbs to 199 in wake of Typhoon Yagi
Over 100 others still missing amid flash floods and landslides
South China Sea
Philippines and China hold 'frank, candid' talks on South China Sea
Manila and Beijing meet again amid heightened tensions in Sabina Shoal
Commodities
Indonesian coal companies go on buying spree for Western mines
Assets are at bargain prices, industry executives say
Automobiles
Indonesia hybrid car incentives grind to halt amid political shakeup
Economic minister who backed measure gives up reins to major party
Commodities
India to impose up to 30% tariffs on China, Vietnam steel pipe
Tax on imports from the countries to last for the next five years
Opinion
Malaysia and China won't be going to war over South China Sea drilling
Protest letter from Beijing to Kuala Lumpur points to cooperation on issue
Transportation
Jakarta breaks ground on new subway in bid to ease traffic
Jokowi says East-West MRT line will support Indonesia's capital as 'global city'
Food & Beverage
Singapore's SATS eyes India, China to double overseas food sales
Partnership with Japan's Mitsui helps caterer accelerate international shift