Politics
Mattis urges China to act on North Korea threat
US defense secretary calls for defeat of extremists in Iraq, Syria, Southeast Asia
Shangri-La Asia Security Dialogue
North Korea called an immediate threat to region
Japanese, South Korean, US defense chiefs show united front
Shangri-La Asia Security Dialogue
Asia ramps up military spending as old order shakes
Growing shopping lists of regional countries range from conventional weaponry to cyberspace tools
Politics
Japan committed to push infrastructure exports
Public, private sectors hope new game plan leads to competitive bids
International relations
Terrorism once again proving to be grave concern in Asia
Recent spate of attacks has governments scrambling to take countermeasures
Politics
Security tightens around the globe following UK terror
Further attacks feared on summit talks, softer targets
Politics
ASEAN seeking a role in North Korea diplomacy
Former secretary-general proposes sending a special envoy to the six-party talks
Politics
Thitinan Pongsudhirak: Donald Trump's foreign policy shift is good news for ASEAN
The US president's emphasis on national interests could keep China at bay
Politics
Southeast Asia building up maritime defenses
Nations acquiring submarines, surveillance ships amid South China Sea disputes
Economy
Japan to push for 'TPP 11' by year-end
Ministerial meeting to be held later this month in Vietnam
Finance
Dalian Wanda may bid on big Malaysia project
Deal for 2 sq. km site near Kuala Lumpur could be signed next week
Politics
Trump has blown US credibility in Southeast Asia: Poll
An overwhelming majority expects China to fill the strategic vacuum
Equities
Asian stocks rise after Macron wins French elections, China lags
Investors pleased, but gains are muted as result of presidential vote priced in
Economy
Southeast Asia a smoker's paradise no more
Governments are clamping down on tobacco use as concerns over medical costs rise
Economy
ADB meeting finds the 'Asian century' so close, yet so far
Infrastructure and banking reforms key to easing poverty, participants say
Economy
ASEAN summit underscores dearth of leadership
Not-so-golden anniversary sees members treat China with kid gloves
Economy
The case for a truly international Asian infrastructure summit
The region's $26 trillion challenge transcends borders and geopolitics
Economy
TPP members agree to go on minus US, but differ on terms
Countries may seek better deal now that American market opening is gone
Politics
Southeast Asian summit statement packs less of a punch on China
Key passages cut after lobbying by Beijing
Politics
New Pacific trade pact goes against the protectionist tide
But 14-nation deal may be largely symbolic without Fiji and Papua New Guinea
Politics
Kavi Chongkittavorn: Global disruptions test a soul-searching ASEAN
The bloc needs a better decision-making approach
Economy
The ADB faces up to new challenges
As the multilateral lender marks 50 years, its skills are more vital than ever