Business trends
ASEAN courts Africa amid China slowdown: business council chief
Companies examine investment opportunities in 'nontraditional' markets
Economy
International relations
Thailand's Srettha focuses on economic gains in foreign policy
Businessman-turned-PM chases trade and investment deals
Market Spotlight
China property crisis holds Singapore, Hong Kong REITs back
Asia's real estate shares suffer doldrums as investors tread cautiously
Economy
Laos debt at 'critical level' with China payments still opaque
Economists say ASEAN nation obscuring true scale of crisis
Property
Indonesian consortium launches $1.3bn project at new capital site
Local conglomerates join first Nusantara development by private sector
Belt and Road
ASEAN to stay priority for China's BRI investment despite slowdown
Beijing views Southeast Asia as geopolitically important to counter U.S. influence
Economy
ADB trims developing Asia growth outlook on China risk
ASEAN economies also hit by softening demand for exports
Trade
Malaysia to double palm oil exports to China, dodge EU restrictions
The two Asian nations sign infrastructure investment deals worth $4.2bn
Trade
China vows to boost Southeast Asia imports as growth slows
ASEAN countries seek to boost trade ties as Sino-U.S. tensions rise
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar's fight to tame inflation sows turmoil over cooking oil
Shortages, tainted products spring up under military's price controls
Bonds
Thailand hit by rising bond defaults as interest rates climb
Miss Universe organizer and a developer are among the latest to miss payments
Supply Chain
Vietnam's factory doldrums show limits of shift out of China
Export contraction continues into eighth month, but Biden deals bring hope
Economy
Malaysia PM Anwar seeks economic boost as headwinds strengthen
Experts say rising conservatism could end up denting investor confidence
Property
Bangkok set for $14bn redevelopment spree led by top conglomerates
TCC, Central Group back projects to make Thai capital a bigger destination
Economy
Thailand to waive tourist visas for Chinese to boost economy
New government pins hopes on visitors during year-end high season
Supply Chain
Jet and chip deals agreed during Biden's Hanoi trip
Vietnam gains from U.S. supply chain diversification; critics frown on arms trade
Trade
Malaysia plans to ban exports of rare earth minerals
Anwar wants 'maximum returns' from critical resources for high-tech sector
Politics
Thailand PM Srettha commits to $280 handout to kick-start economy
Policy address identifies quick wins but stays vague on structural problems
Myanmar Crisis
In Myanmar, Chinese and Thai companies fill economic vacuum
As Western businesses exit country, investments come from friendly nations
Politics
Thailand's coalition cabinet stresses national unity in first meeting
New PM Srettha Thavisin pledges to focus on economic policies
International relations
ASEAN pitches 93 projects worth $38bn at summit-related forum
Aluminum smelter, port development among offerings in 'flagship' initiative
Inflation
Philippines considers lower rice tariffs as inflation quickens
Market volatility has already pushed government to cap prices for staple grain
Work
Singapore opens door wider to foreign workers at hotels, restaurants
Work permit eligibility expanded to those from India, Philippines and 4 other nations
Cambodia's new leadership
Cambodia's Hun Manet shares 'high-income' goal in diplomatic debut
New prime minister also vows commitment to rule-based order at ASEAN event
Economy
Singapore central bank names first new chief in over a decade
Managing Director Ravi Menon to retire, making way for civil servant Chia Der Jiun