International relations
U.S.-backed Vietnam university condemns rumors it foments 'color revolution'
Taboos about Vietnam War and one-party rule kick up social media furor around Fulbright
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar arms civilians as rebels draw closer to Mandalay
Government eyes complement to military and police, bracing for urban fighting
Education
Japan's Tsukuba Univ. opens 1st overseas campus in Malaysia
First Japanese university to establish degree-granting foreign branch welcomes 13 students
Natural disasters
Tropical storm Yagi kills 7 in the Philippines
Manila and surrounding regions hit by floods and landslides
Opinion
The Gulf of Thailand may be the next U.S.-China flashpoint
Beijing's backing of Cambodian infrastructure could alter regional balance of power
International relations
Indonesia vows to 'defend interests of Global South' at Africa forum
Jokowi aims for $3.5bn in business deals at 3-day gathering in Bali
Interview
Thai opposition leader pushes to stop court-ordered party dissolutions
Political stability will feed economic growth, says Natthapong Ruengpanyawut
South China Sea
U.S. decries China's 'escalatory' acts against Philippines in South China Sea
Washington says Beijing's vessel 'deliberately collided 3 times' with Manila's ship
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South China Sea
Philippines accuses China of ramming ship in South China Sea
Beijing counters that an 'illegally stranded' vessel lifted anchor to turn aggressor
Food & Beverage
Tim Hortons' arrival highlights Malaysia's coffee boom
Consumption and number of outlets has surged in recent years
Arts
Hayao Miyazaki among five Magsaysay awardees for 2024
Foundation praises animator's gift for making complex issues relatable to kids
Arts
New Thai PM spearheads economy-orientated 'soft power' drive
Paetongtarn Shinawatra has promised a creative boom, but critics point to daunting bureaucracy and confusing vision
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South China Sea
Philippines and Vietnam plan to seal defense MOU this year
Defense ministers sign letters of intent to bolster security ties
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Photos
Through the lens: Sri Lanka election, Bangladesh floods, BTS's Suga arrested and more
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Automobiles
Malaysian auto sales close in on ASEAN leader Indonesia
Gap between region's top two markets narrowed to 8,000 units in Q2
Trade
Thailand, Malaysia see strong export rebound on tech upcycle
Trade-oriented ASEAN countries logged double-digit growth in July
Property
Singapore's GIC acquires logistics facility in Japan for $400m
Sovereign wealth fund expands local real estate assets amid e-commerce demand
Energy
Vietnam completes grid improvements to prevent power outages
Lines linking north and central regions double transmission capacity
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Commodities
Thai rice prices hit two-month peak, Bangladesh hit by floods
With Indian rice no longer significantly cheaper, buyers seek other options
Transportation
Indonesian app-based taxi drivers strike in protest over low pay
Motorbike drivers gather by offices of Gojek and GoTo, calling for government support
South China Sea
U.S. 'ready' to assist Philippines with South China Sea resupplies
Manila says it will only seek American aid if nationals are on 'verge of dying'
Electric vehicles
Grab adds 1,000 EVs, mainly BYD cars, to Indonesia fleet
Chinese automaker raising profile through popular ride-hailing app
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar reins in employment agencies to harvest remittances
Regime wants overseas workers to send more money via official channels