Society
Asia on alert over mpox as cases detected in Thailand, Philippines
Indonesia and Malaysia tighten surveillance at international entry points
Property
Vietnam's housing market sees green shoots of recovery
Fears of crash subside but apartment shortage persists
Politics
Prabowo extends grip on Indonesian parliament as parties join his coalition
Enlarged group moves to defy Constitutional Court over election rules
Opinion
Asia needs low-cost financing to harness offshore wind
Strategic investment, partnerships are key to region's renewable energy ambitions
Transportation
Vietnam's first subway mired in more delays amid planned 2024 start
Hitachi files for arbitration over Ho Chi Minh City payments in Japan-led project
Automobiles
Malaysia's Proton deepens ties with China's Geely ahead of EV debut
Long-struggling automaker aims for growth under Chinese shareholder
Climate Change
Japan, Indonesia, others agree to build sustainable fuel supply chain
Coconut oil-based aviation fuel among 400 projects pitched in Jakarta meeting
Economy
Thai central bank stands pat to assess impact of political instability
Bank of Thailand balances growth and risk by keeping policy rate at 2.5%
Opinion
Rash of departing Asian PMs shows how parochial politics stifles economies
Region's leaders need to draw lessons from departures in Japan, Thailand and Bangladesh
The Nikkei View
Global election results show importance of functioning democracy
Growing populism, confusion could benefit authoritarian regimes
Tea Leaves
Thai border town offers geopolitical lesson for India
Bangkok's discreet yet pragmatic stance on Myanmar refugees works better than India's hostility
The Big Story
Southeast Asia's old air hubs are revving back to life
Region's airlines seek business travelers willing to pay more for convenience
Energy
Japan's Toyota Tsusho to develop and supply biofuels in Indonesia
Trader will work with state-run Pertamina to support decarbonization efforts
International relations
India and Malaysia to upgrade ties after talks on trade, defense
Leaders Modi and Anwar elevate relations to comprehensive strategic partnership
Turbulent Thailand
Thai court rules against elected politicians, not coup makers
Dismissed Srettha Thavisin only the latest in long list of political scalps
Technology
Vietnam's FPT invests $200m to launch AI services in Japan, other places
Firm to start cloud ops with Nvidia GPU, expand personnel to 5,000 by 2025
Currencies
Malaysia, Singapore currencies rise on tight policies before Jackson Hole
South Korea and Taiwan's currencies slump, reflecting U.S. recession risk
Defense
Australia and Indonesia seal treaty-level defense pact
Agreement allows militaries to operate from each other's countries
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar's growing price controls deepen economic woes
Response to inflation and weakening kyat backfires as private sector pulls back
Asia Insight
Thailand's latest Shinawatra PM walks the same economic, political tightrope
Paetongtarn takes office with growth the key issue as father Thaksin calls party shots
International relations
Xi Jinping meets Vietnam's new leader To Lam to renew 'priority' ties
South China Sea rivals sign 14 deals, from railways to crocodile and durian trade
Opinion
Indonesia must prevent return to New Order era mouthpiece media
Broadcasting law revision needs to ensure journalism promotes democracy
Politics
Jokowi picks Prabowo aides for key posts in cabinet reshuffle
Indonesia's former ambassador to U.S. becomes investment minister
International relations
Malaysia's Anwar focuses on BRICS and trade in first India trip
Strong semiconductor partnership possible between the two countries, analysts say
South China Sea
Philippines, China trade accusations after vessels collide in South China Sea
Overnight incident occurred near disputed shoals