International relations
China, U.S. defense chiefs spar over Taiwan at Singapore meeting
Lloyd Austin warns Dong Jun against 'provocative' moves at Shangri-La forum
Middle East crisis
Thai workers in Israel return to pre-war level after October exodus
Farmers trapped between conflict abroad and low wages at home
Energy
Indonesia hydropower project seeks new partners after Sumitomo impasse
Talks ongoing with another Japanese company, Chinese firms, Prabowo's brother
Business Spotlight
From Vietnam to Thailand, tech suppliers face tougher battle as China moves in
Taiwanese companies and others face stiff competition from deep-pocketed rivals
Business deals
Vietnam's Masan to sell German tungsten maker to Mitsubishi Materials
Conglomerate furthers shift to consumer goods with $134m sale of H.C. Starck
Interview
ASEAN chief says South China Sea code to be concluded by 2025
With Philippine-China tensions, Kim Hourn stresses need for 'comfort level'
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Technology
Singapore's Grab to work with OpenAI to boost app accessibility
Collaboration on digital mapping and other areas is also in the cards
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Technology
Singapore aims to boost data center capacity 35%
City-state seeks energy-efficient facilities for sustainable growth
Politics
Thaksin dumps Voice TV in nod to Thailand's new media landscape
Station closure marks shift from traditional outlets as social media platforms dominate
Opinion
West must come to terms with Myanmar's fragmentation
Resistance forces need international help with providing governance for millions
Technology
Vietnam tech leaders FPT, CMC set up shop in China and South Korea
Expansions tap local talent pools to capture surging demand from Japan and elsewhere
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Politics
Thaksin Shinawatra, former Thai PM, charged with lese-majeste
Legal challenges haunt both Pheu Thai founder and PM Srettha
Interview
Cambodia deputy PM says Japanese investment to help curb its China dependence
Sun Chanthol says VAT refund process needs reform
Business trends
Indonesia's new capital draws water businesses from East Asia
Japanese, Chinese and South Korean companies eye opportunity as move nears
The Big Story
Myanmar's Rohingya refugees signal despair and hope in overcrowded camp
Almost a million trapped by civil war amid xenophobia, donor fatigue in Bangladesh
Energy
Thai gas station chain PTG focuses on cafes amid EV shift
Company looks to boost earnings from non-gas businesses to 50%
International relations
Thailand aims to become first Southeast Asian BRICS member
Bangkok eyes bigger role among emerging nations in bloc led by China, India, Russia
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Economy
Thai cabinet signs off on $3bn in borrowing for digital wallet
PM Srettha launches last-resort bid to fund Pheu Thai's promised handout
Opinion
Move Forward ban would shatter Thailand's last democratic veneer
Powerful bodies keep removing public's favored representatives
Semiconductors
Malaysia to train 60,000 engineers in bid to become chip hub
Government to allocate $5.3bn in new National Semiconductor Strategy
Interview
Cambodia digital payments to nurture local currency, says central bank head
Chea Serey highlights cross-border transactions via 'Bakong' system
Asia Insight
Leading Asia in an age of tension: Premiers urged to skirt U.S.-China duel
Anwar, Srettha, Mahathir weigh in on Myanmar, Taiwan and more at Future of Asia forum
Opinion
Vietnam's leadership upheaval signals regime's security focus
Incidents of unrest held up as threats to economic development
South China Sea
Philippines protests China's unilateral South China Sea fishing ban
Manila responds that Beijing is treading on its sovereignty and maritime zones
Opinion
Taiwan's Lai should value engagement with regional partners
Dialogue with both China and Southeast Asian nations crucial for island's security