Coronavirus
Indonesia COVID rate falls to ASEAN's lowest as rebound fears loom
Nation sheds tag of regional epicenter, but reopening of economy brings risks
Economy
International relations
U.S. and China keep Singapore waiting on business mediation treaty
U.N. pact led by city-state gains little ratification traction amid COVID
Economy
ASEAN's delta battle mows nearly 1% off ADB growth forecast
Myanmar in line to contract 18.4% in 2021 as military rule and COVID take toll
Economy
ASEAN finances eroded by pandemic, stoking risk of currency slump
Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia resort to drastic measures to fund COVID relief
Trade
Malaysia welcomes China's bid to join CPTPP
Singapore also backs entry while Japan, Australia and Mexico remain cool
Coronavirus
Singapore surge tests 'live with COVID' strategy: 5 things to know
City faces 'crucial period' as cases top 900 despite 80% vaccination rate
Trade
China officially applies to join CPTPP trade pact
Bid comes day after U.S., U.K. and Australia announce new defense partnership
Environment
Jakarta court finds Jokowi negligent over city's air quality
Judges order president to tighten standards to stem pollution
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar currency hovers near all-time low
Flip-flopping on forex trading band rules rattles market, pushes down kyat
IPO
Indonesia to jump on IPO boom by listing 14 state-owned companies
Fundraising drive to improve competitiveness and replenish coffers
Trade
China and ASEAN push for timely RCEP start as Jan. 1 looms
Many signers far behind in steps to bring the agreement into effect
Companies
Why a carmaker bought a grocery franchise in Vietnam
Odd partnership highlights a trade rule since scrapped by the TPP and EU deal
Automobiles
Japan automakers slash production plans by over 1 million units
Resurgent pandemic in Southeast Asia wreaks havoc on chip supplies
Coronavirus
Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City has highest COVID death rate in region
Restrictions in commercial hub likely to stay beyond Sept. 15, experts say
Belt and Road
China promises to raise imports from ASEAN ahead of new rail link
Train line to Vientiane, third connection for the bloc, due to open Dec. 2
Economy
Thai tourism reopening hits roadblock due to slow vaccine rollout
October or November? Government sends mixed messages on resuming travel to Bangkok
Opinion
Not yet a failed state, Malaysia is decaying rapidly
Affirmative action policies have entrenched a crony capitalist system
Technology
US and China need to repair tech ties: Microsoft president
Brad Smith says Big Tech must behave responsibly and adhere to regulations
Property
Chinese bet on properties in Thailand ahead of COVID recovery
Hotels and land in Phuket and Pattaya at discounted prices lure investors
Opinion
Hidilyn Diaz inspires the Philippines to believe in more than miracles
Country can advance economically with the right government support
