Defense
Japan, U.S., Philippines to form joint cyberdefense network
Biden, Kishida and Marcos to agree on measures guarding against China, Russia
Opinion
Talks alone will not bring lasting peace to Thailand's deep south
To prove his intentions, Srettha must rein in legal cases against peaceful activists
Politics
Thai court accepts petition to disband Move Forward Party
Possible party dissolution looms and key members face banishment
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Commodities
Indonesia nickel concerns stoked by corruption and land disputes
Bribery charges highlight challenge of regulating lucrative sector
International relations
Indonesia's Prabowo visits Japan for balance after his China trip
President-elect wants to strengthen defense and economic ties with Tokyo
Finance
Banks in a bind as Vietnam PM bemoans fall in lending
Lenders told to boost economy but fear risks amid massive SCB fraud trial
Tea Leaves
How tourism can soften hard-line Aceh
Indonesia's most buttoned-up province opens up, somewhat, to visitors
Media & Entertainment
As Singapore basks in Taylor Swift afterglow, Indonesia fears missing out
Few big artists visit Jakarta, forcing audiences to take their money abroad
Defense
China begins live-fire military drills near Myanmar border
Beijing urges Myanmar forces and armed groups to end fighting
Cryptocurrencies
Singapore tightens anti-money laundering rules for crypto players
Financial regulator MAS demands digital payment token services get licensed
International relations
China hosts Vietnam, Laos, East Timor ministers in ASEAN outreach
After Indonesia's Prabowo, Beijing woos diplomats from countries not aligned with U.S.
Transportation
Xi calls Indonesia high-speed rail a 'gold standard' of ties
Jakarta weighs extension of China-backed line as passengers cross 2m in 6 months
International relations
Majority of ASEAN people favor China over U.S., survey finds
In a first, Beijing becomes Southeast Asia's preferred choice over Washington
Technology
KDDI-backed KKCompany to jumpstart AI services in Japan, Southeast Asia
Taiwan's largest music streaming platform bets on digital transformation boom
International relations
Indonesia's Prabowo meets Xi in rare pre-inauguration China visit
President-elect hopes to cement ties with Beijing, also plans to visit Japan
Markets
Thai construction giant's shares plunge 30% after $29.5m loss
Italian-Thai Development pins hope for recovery on government budget
Opinion
South China Sea cooperation better for China than conflict
Joint development of oil and gas fields can be made to work
Transportation
Brunei firm pitches 1,600 km high-speed rail linking Indonesia, Malaysia
Trans-Borneo project seeks connections to Kota Kinabalu and Nusantara
Startups
Buyer of $2bn SoftBank fund plans nimbler venture capital for AI era
Taizo Son plans to set up new fund inviting partners from regular businesses
Economy
World Bank sees 4.6% growth in developing Asia in 2024
Regional economy dragged by China, investment slowdown and trade protections
Opinion
It's up to the developed world to save global trade
West must recognize that WTO rules have to be equitable and inclusive
Defense
Chinese warships spotted again at Cambodia naval base
Upgraded Ream facilities scrutinized by West wary of China's maritime expansion
Indo-Pacific
First U.S.-Japan-Philippines trilateral to address China's 'gray zone' tactics
Leaders seek to deepen economic ties as Beijing tests American treaty commitments
Your Week in Asia
BOJ Tankan, Indian monetary policy, Samsung earnings
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
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Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar mobile providers face uncertainty under military control
Draft, service outages and sanctions threaten stability of industry