International relations
Malaysia's Anwar meets Xi, likely to seek China help for rail link
Despite pro-Western image, PM wants close Beijing ties to boost economy
Economy
Economy
China only bright spot as World Bank cuts ASEAN growth outlook
RCEP to deliver more gains than CPTPP, but risks U.S. economic distancing
Trade
U.K. accepted as 12th member of CPTPP trade bloc
Group aims to finalize first nonfounding member's accession in July
Interview
Malaysia wants palm oil hubs in Egypt, Saudi Arabia: deputy PM
World's second-largest exporter eager to diversify markets amid row with EU
Economy
Bank of Thailand raises key rate to 1.75%, a four-year high
Economists expect central bank to maintain hawkish stance for now
Economy
Vietnam Q1 GDP slows as weak demand weighs on exports
Southeast Asian manufacturing hub's growth dips to 3.32% year on year
Economy
Philippine central bank slows rate hike to 25 basis points
Move comes amid stubbornly high inflation, global banking uncertainties
Opinion
Asia needs to face up to the downsides of biofuels
Blending mandates distort food markets and can have environmental side effects
Economy
Malaysia trails Indonesia in attracting foreign direct investment
Experts say reforms, political stability are essential for country to narrow gap
Opinion
Stubborn inflation is challenging Asia's central banks
Prices may have risen less than in West, but also have fallen less
Travel & Leisure
Thai school uniform boom in China fuels hope for tourism recovery
Social media post by Chinese actress starts cosplay trend among visitors
Commodities
Thailand to revive potash mining project to cut fertilizer prices
Government to lead investment in hopes of raising domestic supplies
International relations
Malaysia says EU deforestation rule hurts its small farmers
Producer group presents petition demanding rollback of regulation
Trade
Thailand, EU agree to restart trade talks halted by 2014 coup
Bangkok aims for tech transfers and boosting exports in critical industries
Economy
Vietnam central bank to cut rates on March 15 amid SVB turmoil
Move will reverse trend of hikes after country says inflation under control
Asia Insight
Maharlika Investment Fund provides 'make or break' test for Marcos
Amid opposition and historical baggage, president pushes sovereign wealth fund
Opinion
The future of the global economy lies in Asian demand
Service sector will prosper as middle-class consumption rises
Opinion
Marcos has work to do at home after his diplomatic successes
Philippine military and investment environment both in need of major overhaul
Economy
Indonesia's Jokowi approves new list of tax holidays for Nusantara
Capital authority receives 100 letters of intent, including from China, U.S.
Economy
Malaysia keen on resuming high-speed rail project with Singapore
Government also commits to $2.2m seed fund to advance goal of net-zero by 2050
