Belt and Road
Thriving on China's Belt and Road, Laos border town ditches kip for yuan
But rail cargo still weak due to zero-COVID while debt to Beijing looms large
Economy
Datawatch
Flood risk rises in Asia as cities grow, land sinks
Water hazards affect one-third of region's population
Natural disasters
Death toll in Indonesia earthquake surpasses 300, 24 still missing
More than 160,000 people displaced after the quake struck West Java province
Opinion
Indonesia's green-energy transition is serious business
Agribusinesses are replacing fossil fuels with waste byproducts
Economy
Singapore sees 2023 GDP growth as low as 0.5% as exports slump
City-state trims Q3 figure for this year, expects 'around 3.5%' expansion in 2022
Natural disasters
Indonesia rescuers race to find victims trapped by quake
At least 268 killed, but officials warn death toll may rise
Natural disasters
Indonesia quake kills over 160, destroys thousands of homes
Electricity down in West Java's Cianjur as landslides block rescue efforts
Economy
Thailand GDP expands 4.5% in Q3, buoyed by tourism
Private spending also helps economy mimic pre-COVID era but inflation weighs
COP27
AI weather forecaster sets sights on battered Asia-Pacific
CEO: Machine learning quickly adapts to extreme weather from climate change
Datawatch
Growing appetite for wheat exposes Asia's soft underbelly
Consumption up 30% in 10 years but Ukraine war threatens food security
Interview
Indonesia bags pledges for $71bn from G-20 presidency: Jokowi
President plans 2036 Olympic bid to 'showcase' new capital Nusantara
International relations
APEC opens atop Russia-U.S.-China fault lines
As leaders gather, Thailand aims for pact to codify sustainability agenda
Economy
Indonesia, Philippines hike key rates in bid to tame inflation
Prices rising faster than central bank targets in both Southeast Asian nations
G20 Summit
G-20 ends with missile in Poland aggravating war concerns
'Tough' debate over language on Ukraine in leaders' declaration, Jokowi says
Opinion
APEC should look to business for leadership
Regional grouping has lost its luster as a force for trade liberalization
Economy
Thailand asks business to power down as leaders arrive for APEC
Energy crunch dims Bangkok while global economic leaders convene
Economy
Malaysia's Q3 GDP grew 14.2%, highest in over a year
Growth beat forecasts with strong exports, accelerated from previous quarters
Economy
Philippines' Q3 GDP grew 7.6% on year, beating forecasts
Economy could exceed 2022 growth target, government says
Trade
Saudi and Gulf state trade with emerging Asia to rise 60% by 2030
U.K. think tank says 'uptick in political engagement' boosts economic ties
Economy
Indonesia's GDP grew 5.72% in July-September quarter
Economic growth accelerated from Q2, buoyed by exports of coal, palm oil
