Food & Beverage
Japanese firms 'reimport' items originally developed for Asian markets
Sodas, noodles prove popular among domestic consumers too
Your Week in Asia
India election wraps up, East Asia powers meet, HK national security verdict
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Markets
Indonesian carbon-offset startup eyes trading in Singapore, Tokyo
CarbonEthics sees rising demand for marine projects in international market
Business trends
How a Japanese couple's idea of oneness spread pizza across Vietnam
Former IT workers' chain expands to Cambodia, India and their home country
Japan immigration
Japanese housekeeping companies turn to Philippines and beyond for staff
Move comes amid surging demand for services such as cleaning and laundry
Comment
Will Vietnam face another power crisis this year?
A 'fallacy of composition' risks repeating last year's debacle
Opinion
Cambodia's waterway project will deliver prosperity
Canal to be vessel for commerce and cooperation, not conflict or coercion
Opinion
China's bullying of the Philippines is self-defeating
Intimidation is reinforcing public resolve and resistance -- and risks conflict
The Future of Asia 2024
Mahathir says Beijing 'can claim' South China Sea, no need for war
Malaysia's ex-leader urges ASEAN to stay neutral, eyes possible Trump return in U.S.
The Future of Asia 2024
Indonesia to apply for CPTPP membership this year: minister
Multinational trade pact is 'low-hanging fruit' compared with traditional FTAs, Hartarto says
The Future of Asia 2024
Thai PM Srettha says court decision will not affect his work
Pledges 'respect' for Constitutional Court's decision, will let process play out
The Future of Asia 2024
Singapore's new PM Lawrence Wong 'consultative but decisive,' deputy says
Gan Kim Yong says government will 'renew' approach to keep pace with global change
The Future of Asia 2024
Free trade deals should be a 'top priority' for Asia: Thai PM Srettha
Thailand pursuing more FTAs, prime minister says after Europe trip
Technology
Asia-Pacific's generative AI adoption driven by youth uptake
Deloitte survey finds workers and students in developing countries lead the way
Finance
Philippine e-wallet GCash eyes evolution into all-in-one financial app
Tie-ups with Lazada and others offer expansion into consumer loans, insurance
Opinion
Cambodia's planned canal isn't in its own interest, only China's
Development should be halted for independent review of risks and benefits
The Future of Asia 2024
Cambodia defends China-backed canal project questioned by Vietnam
Deputy PM hails waterway's benefits, says all navies welcome at controversial Ream base
Interview
Malaysia's Anwar to push ASEAN as 'cohesive force' against regional tensions
Economy will be priority during 2025 chairmanship of the 10-member bloc
Politics
Thai PM Srettha avoids suspension as court takes up ethics case
Prime minister and his Pheu Thai party remain in jeopardy, analysts say
The Future of Asia 2024
Vietnam working to avoid power shortage 'bottleneck' this year: deputy PM
New grid infrastructure to be completed in June, Le Minh Khai says
The Future of Asia 2024
Malaysia's Anwar says U.S. 'not using all its might' to stop Gaza crisis
PM says Asia should not be dragged into 'Cold War' between Washington and Beijing
Economy
Taylor Swift buoys Singapore GDP to 2.7% Q1 growth
City-state basks in concert tourism glow but export expansion continues to slide
Myanmar Crisis
Foreign fighters training anti-regime forces in Myanmar
Numbers too small so far to be game changing in overall battle situation
Politics
Vietnam rocked by political upheaval: 5 things to know
Security Minister To Lam elected president, nation's No. 2 political post
Politics
Thai PM Srettha at risk of suspension as court meets
Constitutional Court weighs accepting ethics petition from senators