Ukraine war
Japan, U.S., Australia walk out of APEC meeting in protest of Russia
Canada, New Zealand also join move at trade minister conference in Bangkok
Southeast Asia
Belt and Road
East Timor's new president still driving China's Belt and Road
Ramos-Horta supports initiative 'completely' and urges U.S. to cooperate
Climate Change
Thai miner Banpu buys Texas gas fields in clean fuel shift
$750m deal with Exxon group boosts buyer's U.S. gas output by 30%
Automobiles
Tesla rival Nio plans Singapore research hub for AI, self-driving
Chinese EV maker lists on third market, following New York and Hong Kong
Coronavirus
Thailand to lift curbs on nightlife from June
Night clubs and karaoke bars will be allowed to resume regular hours
Comment
Marcos' Philippine election win is lesson in democracies' failures
Triumph of dictator's son shows big flaw in Biden effort to battle autocracy
Economy
Indonesia to impose local sales rule when palm oil exports restart
Decision comes despite bulk cooking oil prices still not down to target level
Climate Change
Infographic: 'Zero-meter zones' expand globally as sea levels rise
Millions of city dwellers worldwide face mounting inundation threat
Life
Myanmar poets speak out from the front lines of protest
Repression burnishes survivor's guilt and creative resistance
Opinion
Inflation not Asia's only worry as growth risks intensify
Sharp downturns in the U.S., Europe and China will shift the balance decisively
International relations
China looms large in East Timor 20 years after independence
By strengthening commercial ties, Beijing raises presence in western Pacific
Startups
Singapore's Grab to 'taper' incentives in drive for profitability
Superapp firm narrows loss to $435m in Q1 as Southeast Asian economies reopen
Economy
Indonesia to lift palm oil export ban on May 23
Three-week restriction ended after farmers' outcries, rupiah fall
Pharmaceuticals
Indonesia's top drugmaker Kalbe Farma to boost ASEAN expansion
Philippine venture 'first step,' executive says, with Middle East on the horizon
Biden's Asia policy
Indo-Pacific Economic Framework is not an FTA: 5 things to know
Tailored pact seeks to counter China's clout while protecting U.S. workers
Economy
Philippines begins tightening cycle with 1st rate hike since 2018
Central bank signals further inflation-fighting moves amid economic rebound
Economy
Thai inflation pressure grows as government cuts oil subsidy
Businesses demand curbs on spiraling diesel price
Startups
Japan's SBI to invest in Asian tech with new Singapore fund
Financial giant partners with local university, South Korean insurance group
Engineering & Construction
Japanese builder Tokyu wins $338m bid to dig Manila subway tunnels
Order part of President Duterte's congestion-easing project in capital