Energy
France's Total to build solar panels in renewable-hungry Vietnam
Deal to generate 51 GWh of electricity a year as companies seek alternative energy
Southeast Asia
Telecommunication
Philippine telco Dito hits out at rivals' 'anticompetitive' action
China-backed challenger says subscribers cannot call Globe and PLDT networks
Economy
Philippines' GDP grows 7.4% in Q2 amid election spending boost
Inflation challenges economy as Marcos takes over presidency
Ukraine war: Free to read
Ukraine latest: Kyiv, Moscow trade blame for 'insane' attacks near nuclear plant
U.S. to give Ukraine $4.5bn; 2 more grain ships sail from Ukraine, Turkey says
Travel & Leisure
Jakarta, Bangkok see luxury hotel boom as tourism rebounds
Southeast Asian megacities host conferences to draw business travelers
International relations
South Korea targets 2026 production of homegrown fighter jet
Seoul develops KF-21 with Indonesia, eyes sales to emerging markets
Media & Entertainment
Japan design company invests in Malaysia's Framemotion Studio
Nomura Co. to enhance digital content through tie-up
International relations
Bangladesh seeks China help to repatriate Rohingya refugees
Close Beijing ties challenge diplomatic and trade relationship with India, U.S.
Agriculture
Banana growers fight renewed extinction risk as lethal fungus spreads
Resurgence of Panama disease threatens one of world's most valuable crops
Opinion
Internet blocks won't solve Southeast Asia's fake-news problem
Region's governments should support media literacy and fact-checking groups
Taiwan tensions
Taiwan tensions add to ASEAN security headaches
Cambodia meetings take up Myanmar, South China Sea, Ukraine conflicts
Semiconductors
Samsung to begin making semiconductor parts in Vietnam in 2023
Southeast Asian nation picks up win in global battle to attract chip suppliers
Transportation
Vietnam taxi shortage exasperates travelers and expats
Fistfights and 1-hour waits at airport as riders scrum over cabs
Business deals
Shipper ONE seeks stake in leading container ship lessor
Consortium with top shareholders in Seaspan parent Atlas bids for remaining stock
Environment
Singapore to raise $2bn from its first green bonds this month
Float will finance rail network expansion to reduce automobile use
Transportation
Asian carriers halt, reroute flights over Chinese drills near Taiwan
Beijing's military exercise could disrupt regional supply chains
Finance
DBS, other ASEAN banks ride U.S. rate hikes to stronger earnings
Southeast Asia's largest banks expect higher returns from lending
International relations
ASEAN ramps up pressure on Myanmar after execution of activists
Southeast Asian leaders to assess prolonged crisis, says joint statement
DealStreetAsia
Vietnam B2B e-commerce startup Telio looks to raise as much as $60m
Company says it serves over 60,000 businesses in domestic market