International relations
Vietnam's Lam secures chip, oil deals in first U.S. trip as party boss
War, human rights discussed as Lam becomes country's first communist chief to address U.N.
Asia Insight
Indonesia's tale of 'two suns': Jokowi and Prabowo lock grip on politics
'Coercive' maneuvers ahead of regional elections undermine democracy, critics say
Opinion
Indonesia's Islamic groups must reverse out of mining industry
Jokowi's awarding of concessions to religious organizations highlights a troubling shift
Opinion
The West's commitment to Southeast Asia is mere lip service
Global North needs to match words with action to secure safety of Indo-Pacific
Your Week in Asia
Asian leaders head to U.N., Indonesia polls, Van Gogh sale in Hong Kong
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Opinion
The world must not stand by as autocrats steal elections
Examples of Cambodia and Venezuela underscore a troubling trend
Politics
Malaysia announces tax breaks, incentives for Johor's Forest City
$100bn development's rates set at 0% for family offices, 5% for fintech companies
Climate Change
Japan overtakes EU, U.S. as global climate leader for ASEAN, survey shows
Tokyo offers 'pragmatic' solutions, while Brussels is seen as 'protectionist'
Crime
Malaysia arrests CEO of Islamic firm in child sex abuse case
Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings is linked to banned religious sect
Opinion
The walls are closing in on the House of Duterte
Next year's midterms could be most consequential in Philippine history
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Economy
Turmoil in the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce: 5 things to know
Analysts see takeover as aligning group with President-elect Prabowo
Supply Chain
Cambodia's Japan-funded port to quintuple capacity
Sihanoukville port anticipated to become major economic gateway for country
The Nikkei View
Japan should lead way in promoting eco-friendly agriculture in Asia
Sharing technology for reducing emissions from rice cultivation is first step
Economy
Indonesian business community stunned by chamber of commerce takeover
KADIN leadership change resembles political party maneuvers
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar military intensifies civilian killings and arrests, U.N. report says
Forces said to have killed 5,350 civilians since Suu Kyi government deposed
Economy
Thai cabinet approves first tranche of 10,000 baht handout
Flagship Pheu Thai scheme to prioritize poor and disabled this month
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Economy
Thai PM Paetongtarn pleads for stability to stimulate economic revival
New leader guarantees medical marijuana, pitches casino complexes
Business trends
Chinese deal activity shifts toward emerging markets and into greenfields
New database shows Chinese outbound investment behavior has changed postpandemic
Economy
Thailand expects less than 40m to get handouts, official says
Some 36 million have already registered for controversial economic stimulus
Defense
German Navy says it exercised right to pass through Taiwan Strait
Two naval ships stop at Manila as nations bolster defense cooperation
Finance
Singapore to 'mop up' finance business leaving Hong Kong: report
EIU says Japan and India also to benefit amid Chinese markets' challenges
Natural disasters
Myanmar's flooding death toll rises to 113, government says
Five dams, four pagodas and 65,000-plus houses destroyed, state media report
South China Sea
Philippines sends replacement ship to Sabina Shoal, vows continued presence
China says to continue to carry out law enforcement activities
Your Week in Asia
Sri Lanka votes, Midea lists in Hong Kong, BOJ policy meeting
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Comment
Can new Thaksinist government save Thailand from economic malaise?
Cabinet led by Thaksin's daughter gives former PM a chance to prove his mettle