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International relations
Malaysia reaffirms One China policy, rejects Taiwan independence
Anwar and Li agree to use bilateral dialogue in South China Sea disputes
Cryptocurrencies
Singapore flags crypto for 'higher risk' in money laundering
Enforcement agencies put financial sector on digital currency crimes alert
Economy
Indonesia maintains key interest rate at 6.25% as rupiah slumps
Lack of change comes as inflation stays within central bank's target range
Wealth Management
Singapore loses China's rich to Hong Kong in family office rush
Tough scrutiny, 'backlog' temporarily push some wealthy Chinese to rival hub
Politics
Sara Duterte quits Philippine cabinet in open challenge to Marcos
Remains vice president, but cabinet departure seen as 'ultimate sign' of split
Japan immigration
Japan to ease financial burden on Vietnamese migrant workers
Employers to pay half of recruitment costs under new program
Supply Chain
Micron plans HBM expansion in U.S. and mulls production in Malaysia
Memory chip maker is chasing South Korean rivals SK Hynix and Samsung
South China Sea
Philippines accuses China of 'piracy' in South China Sea
Chinese with 'bolo, spear, knives' boarded Manila ship and seized weapons, equipment
International relations
Malaysia asks China to support its bid to join BRICS
Prime Minister Anwar meets Premier Li to discuss economic cooperation
Supply Chain
Philippines plans 17 new ports to boost agricultural supply chain
Move comes as many in country grapple with surging food prices
Companies
Japan's Marubeni steps up bets on Southeast Asian consumer business
Trading house looking for several investments over $60m each annually
Tea Leaves
Malaysian soup row provides recipe for harmony
Controversy over 'bak kut teh' underlines need for compromise and respect
The Big Story
Thailand's marriage equality a rare win in Asia's fight for LGBTQ rights
From Singapore to Indonesia, new Thai bill gives hope to persecuted sexual minorities
Japan immigration
Indonesia nurses wanted: Japan hospital fights global rivals for talent
Kaikoukai to launch program bringing in 50-60 health care workers each year
Telecommunication
Elon Musk's Starlink under fire from Indonesian telecom sector
Industry group calls for government freeze on sale of company's services
Food & Beverage
Thai developer AWC to open Bangkok retail center with 265 restaurants
$272m food-themed facility targets demand from foreign tourists
Gender
Thai Senate clears Southeast Asia's first same-sex marriage bill
Couples can marry 120 days after bill passes judicial scrutiny, royal approval
Companies
Singapore commodity trader tops Southeast Asia's first Fortune 500
Indonesia dominates inaugural ranking with highest number of companies
Politics
Thaksin released on bail after lese majeste indictment
Former PM viewed as becoming more active in Thai politics
Society
Thailand eyes recriminalizing marijuana, juggling health and commerce
60% of users do so for recreational purposes instead of intended medical use
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Travel & Leisure
Philippine hotel chain goes global with Japan ski resort development
Hotel101 CEO aims to apply fast-food-inspired standardization for efficiency
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Politics
Indonesian officials' departure reveals turmoil in capital relocation
Outgoing President Jokowi's legacy project hits snag two months before move
Opinion
Asia can bear with 'higher-for-longer' U.S. rates
Pragmatic central bankers and resilient fundamentals curb risk of capital flight
Retail
Mall Group touts Bangkok shopping center as entertainment hub
Thai company hopes to attract tourists from abroad with concert halls and hotels
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar revives stalled infrastructure projects with China and Russia
Military regime moves to woo key partners amid pressure at home