Biden's Asia policy
U.S. aims for 'flexible and inclusive' Indo-Pacific framework
Commerce chief Gina Raimondo in Asia to reset economic ties to counter China
Economy
Coronavirus
Malaysia's first foreign tourism bubble opens with limited buzz
Langkawi hoteliers report subdued demand as globetrotters await wider reopening
Economy
Malaysia GDP slips back into contraction at -4.5% for Q3
COVID holds economy below forecasts but central bank sees rebound ahead
Opinion
Malaysia's insidious 'rape culture' must be eradicated
Urgent action needed to end sexual abuse of women in Malay language media
Business trends
ASEAN's digital economy projected to hit $1tn by 2030
Google-led report says retail and finance to fuel growth as internet use surges
Coronavirus
Singapore, Malaysia to restart quarantine-free air travel link
Vaccinated passengers can fly between Kuala Lumpur and city-state from Nov. 29
Trade
Malaysia's Smart Glove hit with U.S. import ban over labor issues
Action follows similar orders against Top Glove and Supermax
Economy
Malaysia unveils record $80bn budget to kick-start COVID recovery
Ismail Sabri government turns on taps to restore jobs under 'endemic' virus
Economy
Malaysia's Ismail Sabri readies 1st budget of 'endemic COVID' era
Pact with opposition expected to smooth passage as job creation turns crucial
International relations
China courts Vietnam and Malaysia for support on CPTPP bid
Outreach to ASEAN members key to groundwork for trade negotiations
Interview
Malaysia eyes allowing tourists from 10 nations next month: minister
Nancy Shukri says island haven Langkawi, Johor targeted for quarantine-free visits
Economy
Thailand and Indonesia growth dips below forecasts: survey
U.S. monetary policy and Chinese economy pose uncertainties
Coronavirus
Malaysia aims to unshackle economy as adult vaccinations near 90%
Daily cases dropping but breakthrough infection concerns persist
Economy
Malaysia development plan moves up high-income nation goal to 2025
New government looks beyond COVID, targets 4.5-5.5% average GDP growth
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
Automobiles
Japan automakers slash production plans by over 1 million units
Resurgent pandemic in Southeast Asia wreaks havoc on chip supplies