Retail
Vietnam retail giant Masan says investor tolerance for losses is fading
Sprawling conglomerate could list subsidiary overseas in coming years
Southeast Asia
Interview
Jim Rogers warns that global 'good times' are nearing the end
Investor cites looming U.S. recession, China property woes as causes for gloom
Automobiles
GAC and Changan push into Southeast Asia in 2nd China EV wave
New players struggle to take on market leader BYD's dominance
Obituaries
Kissinger cast a long and uneven shadow in Southeast Asia
Controversial bringer of war and peace left mixed messages in the region
COP28
COP28 launches climate fund for vulnerable nations
UAE and EU pledge bulk of initial $400m, while Philippines calls for emission cuts
Business trends
Garment makers in Myanmar face value chain hurdle
Chinese trade group enlists Japanese, South Korean support for December expo
Israel-Hamas war
First Thai hostages freed from Gaza return to tearful families
PM Srettha 'delighted' as government vows to bring home remaining captives
Defense
Philippines seeking partners to counter Beijing in South China Sea
Top defense official says world must 'call out' aggressive actions in disputed waters
Telecommunication
Indonesia's Mitratel buys 803 telecom towers in expansion push
Tower operator says further growth ahead on Sumatra island
DealStreetAsia
Vietnam's FEBE Ventures launches $75m second fund
Looking to support early-stage startups in Southeast Asia and beyond
Materials
Thai coal miner Banpu to enter EV battery business
Company seeks partner for potential nickel mining projects in Indonesia
Economy
Thailand lacks baht for Srettha's digital wallet plan, economist warns
Risk of crisis from local currency shortage 'should not be underestimated'
Opinion
Asian developing markets cannot depend on Western investors anymore
Reorganization of supply chains has changed dynamics of capital flows
Retail
Japan's Seibu opens upscale department store in Malaysia
Fortress Investment-owned brand follows Japanese peers back to Southeast Asia
Politics
Ex-Thai PM Prayuth named to king's advisory body
Leader of 2014 coup follows past prime ministers in joining Privy Council
Technology
Singapore's YouTrip wallet app rides rebound in global travel
Seamless currency conversions push usership to triple in 2 years
International relations
Vietnam president calls for deeper security ties in Japan speech
Vo Van Thuong hails 50 years of diplomatic relations in address to parliament
Property
Singapore's Keppel to buy European real estate firm for up to $1bn
Asset manager eyes expansion beyond Asia with Aermont Capital purchase
Cryptocurrencies
Philippines moves to block embattled crypto giant Binance
Follows exchange chief resigning in wake of U.S. money-laundering case
Economy
Thailand pauses monetary tightening as economy slows
Central bank keeps rate unchanged at 2.5%, downgrades growth outlook
Opinion
Time to start planning postwar future of Myanmar's military
Rebuilding will not be possible without thorough reform of the security sector
Economy
Vietnam to raise tax rate for multinationals from 2024
Experts say country must improve infrastructure to attract more foreign money
Interview
Myanmar's shadow government says 'military is ready to collapse'
NUG foreign minister foresees new wave of resistance attacks 'in next few weeks'
DealStreetAsia
Swiss investor launches $500m Asia-focused climate strategy
Firm called responsAbility Investments targets renewable energy, other sectors
Travel & Leisure
Five-star Myanmar hotel to reopen under new owner
Yangon landmark returns after pandemic, military takeover halted operations