Economy
Chinese slowdown, commodities behind slow trade, not protectionism
Middle class expansion and internet can revive trade; Asia seen benefitting
Politics
Richard Heydarian: ASEAN can act as a bridge for the two Koreas
Neutrality and ties with both sides make the bloc well-suited for middleman role
Politics
Singaporeans vent over a voterless election
Protests online and off as president is chosen without a single ballot cast
Economy
Philippine antitrust watchdog asks Duterte for big personnel boost
Chairman braces for 'deluge' of complaints now that grace period is over
International relations
ASEAN seeks strong Japanese presence in Asia to counter China
Region expects Tokyo's infrastructure investment, lead in economic cooperation
Economy
Singapore's exports rise in August, China demand holds
Focus shifts to monetary policy, currency as MAS decision nears
Politics
Notmypresident: Singaporeans vent over voterless election
Angry citizens respond with a public protest and a trending hashtag
The Future of Singapore
TPP should have had China as an observer: Ex-USTR
Barshefsky decries 'dangerous' US pullout, while others call for pact's revival
Politics
US needs to shift North Korea policy to deterrence: expert
Japan, South Korea should also rethink their defense strategies
Politics
Singaporeans miffed by 'reserved' presidential election
Social media bristles with discontent as Halimah prepares to enter office unopposed
Business
Southeast Asian airlines open new regional routes to Japan
Host airports subsidize landing, facility fees amid growing tourism
Economy
Countries grapple with perplexing RCEP puzzle
Lack of clear incentives clouds outlook for the next big Pacific trade deal
Politics
Singapore expected to get first female president
Halimah Yacob sole eligible candidate, no election needed
Economy
European business joins China in pushing $28bn Thai Canal
Conference staged by influential Thais calls for seaway linking Indian and Pacific Oceans
Economy
With RCEP deal unlikely this year, ministers settle for 'realistic' goals
Failing to find common ground, countries look to October round
Forex
Asia curbs digital coin offerings, but finds regulation hard
Explosive growth in fundraising raises concerns about investor protection
Politics
North Korean workers abroad face growing crackdown
New UN sanctions proposal seeks to cut off key source of foreign money
Economy
ASEAN to cut non-tariff measures 10% by 2020
Grouping aims to address investors' concerns on trade barriers
Politics
Seoul looks to ASEAN amid nuclear crisis
Regional grouping could play key role in securing peace on Korean Peninsula
Economy
Japan to offer manufacturing, trade know-how to ASEAN
Initiative aimed at promoting free trade agenda for RCEP
Economy
Singapore's GDP growth outlook stays at 2.5% - MAS survey
North Korea developments emerge as new risk
Economy
ASEAN economic ministers move to accelerate trade talks
Discussions to focus on RCEP as states struggle to find common ground
Economy
RCEP hits snags on continued discord over tariffs
Members to abandon goal of having rival to TPP this year
Economy
How Singapore is going from trade hub to innovation hub
City-state looking to compete with Silicon Valley
Politics
Family feud has Singaporeans questioning their leadership
The next general election could see the opposition gain traction