Politics

Singaporean founding father Lee Kuan Yew, center, celebrates his 80th birthday in 2003. His children have become embroiled in a feud following his death in 2015.
Politics

Singaporeans weary of prime minister's family spat

A row between Lee Hsien Loong and his siblings has people shaking their heads

29 June 2017
A photo taken by the Philippine air force in April 2017 shows China's steady construction of buildings and airstrips in the Spratly Islands.
International relations

Tracking how China is turning Asia red

A Beijing-led order emerges as US influence in the region recedes

24 June 2017
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23 June 2017
Finance ministers and central bank governors from Japan, China, South Korea and ASEAN countries pose after meeting in the Japanese city of Yokohama on May 5.
Economy

ASEAN pushing for direct yen trading

Japan eagerly responds in hope of globalizing its currency

23 June 2017
A residential area forested with condominiums in Singapore; The city-state has accepted a large number of immigrants.
Economy

Smart population policy holds key to Singapore's growth

Opening country to immigrants is credited with maintaining a dynamic economy

20 June 2017
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's apology was televised nationwide.
Politics

Singapore's leader apologizes to public for family dispute

Prime minister also pledges to disprove 'baseless allegation' over father's will

20 June 2017
Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and wife Ho Ching, left, are embroiled in a family feud over the last will of the late Lee Kuan Yew, the city-state's founding father.
Politics

Singapore's first family trading blows on Facebook

Last will of Lee Kuan Yew in dispute, rule of law an issue

17 June 2017
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Economy

Singapore's exports fall for 2nd straight month in May, non-electronics weaken

Optimism intact due to base effect, strength in electronics

16 June 2017
A U.S. Air Force missile maintenance team removes the upper section of an intercontinental ballistic missile with a nuclear warhead at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana.
Politics

UN launches second round of nuclear ban talks

Proponents hopeful for final text of treaty by early July

16 June 2017
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank President Jin Liqun says membership could grow to 85 or 90 within the year.
Economy

AIIB future rests on shedding Beijing influence

Bank to hold 2nd annual meeting in South Korea

15 June 2017
Future of Asia conference participants discuss regional challenges and opportunities. (Photo by Kosaku Mimura)
15 June 2017
China's Belt and Road Initiative was the talk of the conference.
Politics

ASEAN adapts to a less-engaged US

Nikkei forum highlights shift in focus from TPP to China's Belt and Road

15 June 2017
Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his wife Ho Ching attend a wreath laying at the Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh in Hanoi in March.
Politics

Singapore prime minister in open feud with siblings

Lee Hsien Loong denies their claims that he is abusing his power

14 June 2017
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14 June 2017
Buying cooked meals at convenience stores is becoming part of everyday life for many Asians.
Economy

Japan to help ASEAN chill out in food distribution

Guidelines will aim to bring strict temperature control to Southeast Asia

14 June 2017
Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike speaks at a news conference on June 9 about her strategy to make Tokyo a global financial center.
Economy

London's stumbles spur Tokyo's financial hub vision

Gov. Koike says uncertainty over Brexit 'gives us a chance'

9 June 2017
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9 June 2017
Philippine soldiers advance while watching out for sniper attacks in Marawi, on the island of Mindanao, on May 25.
Politics

Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia team up in terror fight

Southeast Asia seeks to stem growing influence of Islamic State extremists

8 June 2017
Han Min-koo, left, and Tomomi Inada -- the defense chiefs of South Korea and Japan -- pose for a photo with their U.S. counterpart, James Mattis, in Singapore on June 3. (Photo by Nozomu Ogawa)
Politics

US defense chief tells China to get tough on Pyongyang

James Mattis warns of nuclear, terrorism threats as Asian security forum

8 June 2017
Despite a temporary suspension of the deployment of Filipino workers to Qatar by the Labor Department on Tuesday, overseas Filipino workers line up at Qatar Airways for the scheduled flight to Doha Wednesday.
International relations

Qatar crisis ripples through Southeast Asia

Philippines stops sending some workers, Qatar-related stocks hit

7 June 2017
From left: ASEAN Secretary-General Le Luong Minh, Philippine Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Policy Enrique Manalo, and Myanmar National Security Adviser Thaung Tun.
Economy

South China Sea agreement expected in November: official

Key ASEAN figures bullish on bloc's economic outlook

6 June 2017
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International relations

Asia hardly immune to terrorism

Latest strikes show difficulty of containing extremism

6 June 2017
ASEAN Secretary-General Le Luong Minh says governments need to communicate better to stem the tide of isolationism.
Economy

Threats to free trade 'cannot be taken lightly,' ASEAN chief warns

Secretary-General Le Luong Minh insists bloc will remain 'beacon' of openness

5 June 2017
Singapore's Former Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong says Asia is "well-placed" to champion free trade.
Economy

Japan should invite China to join TPP, Singapore's Goh says

City-state's former leader calls on Asia to 'stand up for free and fair trade'

5 June 2017
Government troops head to the front-line as fighting with Muslim militants in Marawi city continues in the southern Philippines.
Politics

Shangri-La Dialogue focuses on terrorism in SE Asia

Mindanao siege a wake-up call for ASEAN's fight against extremism

4 June 2017