Food & Beverage
Heineken to close one of its Vietnam breweries as demand weakens
Economic slowdown and tougher drunk driving laws hurt beer consumption, company says
Society
U.S. upgrades Vietnam in human-trafficking report despite concerns
State Department cites failure to investigate complicit government officials
Opinion
Asia needs more collaboration to make food and drinks healthier
Barriers to reformulation can inadvertently limit access to innovative products
Economy
Indonesia looks to curb cost concerns over Prabowo's free meal program
Finance minister says budgetary deficit will stay under 3% of GDP in 2025
Technology
Vietnam's VNG aims to earn majority of gaming revenue overseas by 2027
Online games still cash engine as startup expands AI, cloud divisions
Opinion
China's spilling of Filipino blood shows more U.S. support needed
Mutual defense treaty could be applied to 'gray zone' tactics in South China Sea
International relations
Malaysia and Thailand keen to join BRICS: 5 things to know
Middle power nations hedge to mitigate effects of major power rivalry, analysts say
International relations
Philippines warns online casinos could be China-linked 'Trojan horses'
Concerns mount as authorities continue investigations and raids
Your Week in Asia
Iran picks new president, China lawmaking body meets, Vietnam GDP
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Commodities
Singapore company launches mining venture in Papua New Guinea
CEO calls Pacific nation 'very blessed' despite civil unrest, U.S.-China tussle
Media & Entertainment
Netflix ups local content in Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines
Homegrown films challenge K-drama, Hollywood in Southeast Asia
Opinion
Malaysia has to find its way to a middle ground on racial privilege
Absolute bar to minority students at UiTM ultimately impacts all citizens
Food & Beverage
Philippines touts cuisine to take on Southeast Asian rivals
President Marcos looks to put local dishes on map with international visitors
Defense
New U.S. Okinawa unit to counter 'China aggression': Marine chief
Regiment to have long-range firepower to sink ships from islands
Property
Japanese-style suburban communities set to pop up outside Metro Manila
Nomura Real Estate embarks on project with Philippine partner Federal Land
Energy
Indonesia's Pertamina to invest $6.2bn in clean energy business
State oil firm will also boost carbon trading and bioethanol in five-year plan
Wealth Management
Partners Group opens Hong Kong office as Swiss swoop in for Chinese cash
Senior exec acknowledges city poised to overtake Switzerland in wealth management
Editor-in-Chief’s Picks
Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: Thailand's marriage equality milestone
Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations
Retail
Uniqlo parent to digitally track materials across its supply chain
Fast Retailing wants to keep stores well stocked by collecting factory data
South China Sea
Philippines wants China economic ties despite tensions: top official
Manila hopes Japan will take a larger economic role, including more ODA funding
South China Sea
China says Japan has 'no right to intervene' in sea dispute with Philippines
Beijing's embassy slams Tokyo's statement after latest South China Sea incident
Health Care
Malaysian hospital group IHH weighs entry into Indonesia, Vietnam
CEO Nair says 'the time is right' due to middle-class demand, regulatory reform
Politics
Thailand's political factions struggle to gain military influence
Pheu Thai leaders are on their guard about another possible coup attempt
International relations
Vietnam 'torn' between U.S. and Russia as embattled Putin visits
Hanoi inks 11 cooperation pacts with 'extraordinarily grateful' Moscow
Finance
Singapore's top banks hungry for regional expansion
Domestic challenges prompt DBS, OCBC, UOB to seek growth elsewhere