Politics
Michael Vatikiotis: ASEAN shows its age as it turns 50
Regional complexities, changing group dynamics pose new challenges
Economy
Southeast Asia's globalization outperformers
Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia and Singapore stand out for their connectedness
Economy
Microinsurance closes gaps in social safety nets
Supplementary health coverage and crop insurance are important anti-poverty tools in developing Asia
Economy
Insurers help to pay for Asia's infrastructure needs
Cash-strapped governments are raising money for projects with long-term debt
Politics
Talk of 'Singapore option' offers no future for Brexit Britain
The city-state's economic model is not a practical alternative to EU membership
Politics
ASEAN at 50: Uncertain times call for smart diplomacy
Personal leadership must replace bureaucratic inertia to achieve success
Economy
Singapore CPI edges higher for third straight month, but core inflation dips
UOB and Citi expect MAS will hold off tightening policy till October
Economy
Insurance promises Asia much more than peace of mind
Expanding coverage would keep countries' 'economic wheels' turning
Economy
ASEAN finds free trade a tougher sell in today's environment
As the U.S. pulls back and China expands, Southeast Asia tries to adjust
Economy
Microinsurance closes gaps in social safety nets
Supplementary health coverage and crop insurance are important anti-poverty tools in developing Asia
Economy
Insurance promises Asia much more than peace of mind
Expanding coverage would keep countries' 'economic wheels' turning
Economy
Insurers help to pay for Asia's infrastructure needs
Cash-strapped governments are raising money for projects with long-term debt
Economy
Company in focus: Sime Darby bets its kingdom is better off in pieces
Palm plantation, property spinoffs designed to unlock equity value
Business
North Korean businesses abroad struggle amid backlash
Pyongyang faces loss of big income source in aftermath of Kim's murder
Economy
Egypt eyes Asian investment for new Suez cargo terminal
Singapore's PSA in the running as it seeks overseas growth
Economy
Malaysia's Sime Darby splits up palm oil kingdom to raise equity value
To free group from conglomerate discount, plantation and property divisions will be listed separately
Economy
Singapore February core exports rise for fourth straight month
Non-oil domestic exports to China soared 65.1% on year following a 36.9% rise in January
Politics
Australia's Bishop gives sermon to ASEAN on diplomacy
'Arbitration has set out some very clear recommendations'
Economy
Singapore new home sales surged in February as lower prices attract buyers
Analysts still expect private home prices to dip despite higher sales volumes
Economy
Economists lift Singapore's growth forecast in central bank poll
Weaker employment, consumer sentiment point to uneven performance
Equities
Singapore bourse considers allowing greater share price volatility, lunch break
SGX also mandates minimum 5% allocation to small investors for mainboard IPOs