Agriculture
Japan helps Cambodia toward its goal of being top cashew exporter
Real estate developer Mirarth completes ASEAN country's processing center
Trade
Indonesia to levy 100-200% duties on clothing, ceramics, minister says
Tariffs could also soon affect imports of footwear, textiles and cosmetics
Economy
Vietnam GDP grew 6.93% in Q2 with risks to recovery 'high'
Growth exceeds expectations in supply chain hub, puts Vietnam on track for 2024 target
International relations
Taiwan announces Thailand investment deal, marking first pact under Lai
Move picks up where Tsai left off in diversifying economic ties away from China
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Supply Chain
Singapore's CapitaLand focuses on Vietnam as supply chains leave China
Property manager also eyes industrial park in Malaysian special economic zone
IPO
Asia's IPO market trails U.S. and Europe as proceeds plunge 73%
India tops global listings in first half of year, buoyed by strong economy
International relations
Philippines and U.S. to hold 2+2 talks in 'late July,' sources say
Allies' diplomatic and defense chiefs to meet in Manila
International relations
U.S., Japan, Philippines join to battle disinformation
Experts to discuss responses against campaigns linked to China, Russia
Commodities
Freeport Indonesia fires up $3.7bn East Java copper smelter
World's biggest facility will triple company's output as EV demand grows
Economy
Philippine central bank chief says August rate cut 'more likely' than before
Keeps key interest rate on hold for now amid lingering inflation worries
Opinion
Asia is going to need a lot more power to support spread of AI
Clean power projects a key pillar for enabling data center growth
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar regime uses Chinese tech to surveil internet users, report says
VPN ban worsens repression and further sours the country's business environment
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Immigration
Philippines, Bangladesh push Asian migrant numbers to record high
6.93 million workers go abroad in 2023 as remittances hit $371.5 billion
Telecommunication
Japan plans support for Philippine 5G network to counter China tech
Installation of base stations expected to start as early as this summer
Startups
Shopee to adjust services in Indonesia after antitrust violation
Singapore group's unit allegedly directed customers to certain delivery services
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar military shifts arms financing to Thai banks from Singapore
Siam Commercial Bank and others urged to cut ties with Myanmar state-owned entities
Property
Thailand to court foreign buyers amid condominium supply glut
Government to ease rules as domestic purchasing power weakens
Transportation
Southeast Asian airlines spend big to cash in on return of travelers
But a pilot shortage threatens resurgence of Thai Airways and others
Turbulent Thailand
Thailand Senate election puts military's clout to test
Upcoming vote a key milestone for return to civilian rule
Finance
MUFG to invest $195m in Thai mobile payment service under CP Group
Japanese banking giant eyes collaboration in personal finance
Technology
Singapore's ST Engineering to add data center as restrictions lifted
Defense group taps patented cooling system with 20% energy savings
Politics
Duterte eyes Senate in Philippine midterms, threatening Marcos
Latest political twist follows Vice President Sara Duterte's quitting cabinet
Markets
Thailand expands ESG fund criteria to boost sluggish bourse
Political risk and corporate scandals still haunt investor confidence
Electric vehicles
Malaysia hopes BAIC tie-up can accelerate EV parts production
Southeast Asian nation pushing to ride electrification surge without brand of its own