Artificial intelligence
Japan to help Southeast Asia develop AI in local languages
Public-private initiative to spearhead development of large language models
Technology
Indonesia's first battery plant opens in major step for EV ambitions
LG Energy-Hyundai Motor venture can supply key part to 150,000 cars per year
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Electric vehicles
BYD to open Thai factory as new EU tariffs on China EVs kick in
Local industry fears influx of Chinese imports barred from Europe
Transportation
Philippine LCC Cebu Pacific to buy up to 152 jets worth $24bn
Deal pegged as largest aircraft purchase in Philippine aviation history
The Big Story
Myanmar's reliance on imported fuel squeezes military as civilians suffer
Economic crisis likely to hit generals harder than sanctions as insurgents gain ground
Artificial intelligence
Thailand's homegrown AI project aims to resist U.S. tech giants
Open ThaiGPT, using the native language, intended to avert foreign control of market
Cybersecurity
Indonesia struggles to recover after cyberattack hits 282 agencies
Lack of data backups exacerbates problems across government
South China Sea
Philippines to be 'relentless' in protecting South China Sea rights
Beijing-Manila dialogue sees 'substantial progress': Foreign Ministry
Politics
Thai conservatives dominate new Senate, add pressure on PM
Bhumjaithai Party becomes key player as ruling Pheu Thai loses popularity
Energy
Japan commits to ASEAN power grid project to counter China
PM Kishida to reveal details of 10-year plan as utilities seek slice of market
Business deals
Philippines' Jollibee to buy South Korea's Compose Coffee for $238m
Acquisition adds coffee chain to fast-food purveyor's portfolio
Opinion
Asia is set to embrace protectionism in face of China's overcapacity
Pressure growing across region as West imposes more tariffs on Beijing
Education
Japanese university operator looks to Philippine campus for growth
English learners from Asia get lower-cost alternative to U.S., Europe
Economy
ASEAN wage hikes worry industries benefiting from supply chain shift
Vietnam implements 6% nationwide raise; Thailand plans 'unrealistic' 14% increase
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar detains Aeon unit exec for high rice prices
Military regime targets big businesses as public frustration over economy mounts
Health Care
Fujifilm takes AI-based health screenings to Vietnam
Japanese group eyes preventive care in aging Southeast Asia
Startups
Japanese startup to sell protein-rich 'silkworm food' in Singapore
City-state's move to allow edible insects attracts businesses from Asia
International relations
Japan supermarket chain Aeon says official detained in Myanmar
53-year-old employee held for alleged rice pricing violation
Artificial intelligence
From Indonesia to India to U.S., AI creeps into elections
Avatars and interpreters help candidates connect with voters, but deepfakes pose risk
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Market Spotlight
Strong dollar hits Asian stock gains in first half of 2024
Japan, India equities top picks for global investors, while Southeast Asia's luster dims
Life
Revisiting Vietnam's past through my parents' eyes
Novelist witnesses the power of perseverance and family on a poignant homecoming trip
Energy
Indonesia bets on Japan tie-up to boost its nascent hydrogen industry
Southeast Asian nation aiming to be 'key player' in global markets for the gas
Your Week in Asia
Tokyo picks next governor, Shanghai AI conference, BYD opens Thai factory
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Startups
More Thai startups aim for IPOs as investors throw in support
Thai Union incubator backs companies developing meat alternatives
Opinion
Comprehensive approach can limit spread of animal diseases in Asia
Holistic, community-based strategies important for reaching grassroots level