South China Sea
Philippines wants Chinese diplomats expelled amid South China Sea row
Manila says alleged leak of phone conversation with Filipino admiral violated law
Trade
Thailand considers new anti-dumping measures against Chinese steel
Southeast Asia braces for supply glut from imports and too much domestic capacity
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Finance
ASEAN banks grapple with uncertain U.S. Fed interest rate cuts
From loan stresses to payouts, lenders manage murky financing prospects
Semiconductors
Vietnam pledges more energy security as chip race heats up
Hanoi acknowledges pressure from rival investment destinations Malaysia and India
Companies
Cambodia, Thailand draw $320m in investments from Japan's MinebeaMitsumi
Bearing maker adds solar power capacity in region key to CO2 reduction goal
Finance
Law firms rally Asian claimants against Switzerland over AT1 bond wipeout
London-based Withers works to organize action over UBS-Credit Suisse deal
Technology
Vietnam's corruption crackdown stokes startup funding woes
Stock market officials among those affected by clampdown, fanning investor concerns
Economy
Philippine GDP expanded 5.7% in Q1 but headwinds persist
Inflation, up for third consecutive month, hampers 2024 growth prospects
Supply Chain
India and ASEAN rise in supply chain priority, global survey shows
Poll of 150 executives suggests China and U.S. remain vital for businesses
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar's public struggles with inflation as currency tumbles
Local demand for dollars drives kyat lower as draft-age youths flee country
Politics
Thai cabinet reshuffle puts ruling party 'at risk,' experts say
Replacements of key ministers cause rift within Pheu Thai amid waning popularity
South China Sea
Philippines to beef up defenses against South China Sea threats
China steps up its deterrence with powerful water cannons that bend steel
Indo-Pacific
Philippines first, India later, as U.S. prioritizes 'Squad' allies
White House turns attention to Beijing-Manila tensions in South China Sea
Technology
Amazon to invest $9bn in Singapore to boost cloud computing
U.S. operator joins Microsoft, Apple in Southeast Asia investment pledges
Finance
Taiwan finance group SinoPac enters race in Cambodian banking
Purchase of microfinance player Amret highlights Taiwan's business push in ASEAN
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar reopens foreign work applications amid draft turmoil
Halt lifted after less than a week following confusion over impact
Defense
Thai air force to replace 12 fighter jets with new planes
Kingdom eyes technology transfer in deals with Sweden, U.S.
IPO
Jollibee founder Tony Tan backs hotel SPAC deal despite lull in IPOs
Philippine fast-food king plans to disrupt hospitality sector with Hotel101
Commodities
Coffee prices soar as Vietnam farmers switch to durian
Dry weather and growing Asian consumption push up robusta futures
Automobiles
Chinese EV makers bring price war to Thailand even as sales sag
Competition in crowded market could spur forays into hybrids
Opinion
New Singapore PM Wong will bring in a greater degree of openness
Incoming leader conservative but not reflexively defensive about criticism
Economy
Laos, other debt-laden Asia-Pacific nations under pressure from strong dollar
ADB boosts funding for vulnerable countries amid debt trap fears
Electronics
Casio's scientific calculators go global to foster logical thinking
2025 sales of 27.3 million units targeted, focusing on Southeast Asia and Africa
India elections
India's violence-wracked Manipur holds 'closed-door' election
Fears of more bloodshed force candidates to campaign on the sly in remote region
Opinion
Truth of Malaysian court ruling on Shariah laws is being twisted
Successful challenge to state legislation could ultimately backfire