Politics

Singapore's landmark Marina Bay Sands is operated by Las Vegas Sands, whose chairman Sheldon Adelson is a top donor to U.S. President Donald Trump. (Photo by Katsuji Nakazawa)
China up close

Trump-Kim Singapore summit is mega donor's dream scenario

Casino magnate Adelson's network extends to Xi and Abe

14 May 2018
Mahathir Mohamad, center, celebrates the election victory of his opposition coalition in the suburbs of Kuala Lumpur.
Malaysia in transition

Malaysia's opposition win shakes up Southeast Asia

First power change in 61 years reflects anger over Najib and economic ills

10 May 2018
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International relations

China's power closing in on US, warns think tank

New Asia Power Index shows Japan and India lag behind in regional influence

8 May 2018
Asian finance ministers and central bank governors gathered in Manila this week to deepen cooperation amid geopolitical tensions in the region and protectionism.
Politics

Asian nations stop short of deal to boost no-strings currency swaps

Finance chiefs take more measured steps to improve $240bn Chiang Mai Initiative

5 May 2018
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong speaks at a press conference on April 28. (Photo by Hiroshi Kotani)
3 May 2018
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3 May 2018
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong speaks to media on April 28. (Photo by Yuichi Nitta)
Politics

ASEAN 'deeply concerned' over protectionism: summit statement

Bloc to advance RCEP as 'sign' of commitment to trade liberalization, Singapore PM says

28 April 2018
General Electric's Jeffrey Immelt began reorganizing his company's supply chains, sensing a coming protectionist era as early as two years ago.
Opinion

US-China trade war threatens Asian supply chains

Rising protectionism endangers region's global manufacturing role

27 April 2018
Uninhabited island in the Spratlys in the disputed South China Sea.
International relations

ASEAN to air fears over China's reclamation in South China Sea

Former chair, Manila, sidestepped those concerns last year

26 April 2018
Drivers for ride-hailing services wait for customers in Jakarta. The expansion of such businesses is pushing ASEAN member states to harmonize their rules.
Politics

Rise of digital economy pushes ASEAN toward policy coordination

Grab-Uber merger highlights need for integrated competition rules

26 April 2018
Applicants fill out forms to join Grab at its Hanoi office in 2017. The Grab-Uber merger deal was the first of its kind for Vietnam’s regulator since the country's competition law came into effect in 2005.
Business trends

Grab-Uber deal tests Southeast Asian antitrust watchdogs

Merger of ride-hailing companies outsmarts regional competition authorities

24 April 2018
Getting U.S. President Donald Trump to listen is the right step toward averting fallouts from his trade war with China.
Opinion

Asia must start talking trade with Trump

Other countries cannot just sit out a US-China economic war

24 April 2018
An anti-terror police officer stands guard during Chinese New Year celebrations in Jakarta.
International relations

Southeast Asia lays groundwork for terrorism extradition treaties

ASEAN members to discuss model agreement at this week's summit

24 April 2018
Delegates from the remaining members of the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) attend the TPP meeting in Tokyo on Nov. 21 in 2017. (Photo by Masayuki Terazawa)
Economy

TPP members eager to proceed without Trump, says APEC boss

Bollard warns U.S. re-entry could slow momentum of trade pact

20 April 2018
Alstom's TGV and Siemens' ICE high-speed trains at Munich railway station. The companies have formed a consortium with Malaysia's George Kent.
Economy

KL-Singapore high-speed rail bidders granted more time

Extension given due to complexity of project, start date unchanged

19 April 2018
China's aircraft carrier Liaoning at sea. ASEAN leaders grapple with managing Beijing's influence in the Indo-Pacific.
19 April 2018
China's aircraft carrier Liaoning at sea. ASEAN leaders grapple with managing Beijing's influence in the Indo-Pacific.
Opinion

With China or without?

ASEAN leaders wary about Indo-Pacific cooperation plans

11 April 2018
U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull hold a press conference at the White House on Feb. 23.
The Big Story

Identity crisis: Australia seeks new allies amid US-China rivalry

Trade and security links make Southeast Asia a natural choice

11 April 2018
Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong greets Chinese Premier Li Keqiang before their meeting at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on April 8.
International relations

Singapore signs deal with China on Belt and Road

City-state aims for greater involvement in big infrastructure projects

9 April 2018
Proton cars in Kuala Lumpur: The trade battle may spur Chinese companies to invest more in Southeast Asia, as Geely did with Malaysia's national automaker.
Trade war

US-China trade row spells pain and gains for ASEAN

Spread of 'China plus one' production expected to boost investment in bloc

8 April 2018
Grab would likely control 80% of the Philippine ride-hailing market once the deal closes.
Companies

Philippines freezes Grab-Uber deal pending review

Watchdog halts April 8 merger without setting deadline for final decision

7 April 2018
Singapore Minister for Finance Heng Swee Keat, who chaired the ASEAN ministerial meeting, said the region is committed to free trade.
Economy

Singapore warns on China-US tariff tensions

ASEAN finance ministers reaffirm commitment to open trade

6 April 2018
Grab welcomes Uber drivers at this tentlike registration station in Singapore. (Photo by Kentaro Iwamoto)
Companies

Grab and Uber put off merger in Singapore for a week

Antitrust watchdog wants more time to study the proposal

6 April 2018
Uber's office located next to Grab's in Singapore (Photo by Kentaro Iwamoto)
Companies

Philippine regulator at odds with Grab and Uber

Ride-hailing companies reject anti-trust body's order on merger review

5 April 2018
A passenger rides an Uber bike next to Grab drivers in Jakarta. (Photo by Shinya Sawai)
Business deals

Grab-Uber deal puts antitrust regulators in uncharted waters

Southeast Asian authorities review proposed tie-up of ride-hailing groups

4 April 2018