International relations
Malaysia's Anwar meets Xi, likely to seek China help for rail link
Despite pro-Western image, PM wants close Beijing ties to boost economy
Southeast Asia
Automobiles
Ford signs nickel smelter deal with Vale Indonesia, Huayou
Equity investments are part of $4.5bn development of Sulawesi block
Telecommunication
Huawei steps up ASEAN foray with Singapore lab revamp
Chinese tech giant invests $20m to upgrade research facility for enterprise clients
Economy
China only bright spot as World Bank cuts ASEAN growth outlook
RCEP to deliver more gains than CPTPP, but risks U.S. economic distancing
Trade
U.K. accepted as 12th member of CPTPP trade bloc
Group aims to finalize first nonfounding member's accession in July
Life
Myanmar's 'forgotten people' bear brunt of war
Conflict sheds light on the Karenni, who have sought autonomy for 75 years
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar military's attempt to co-opt Suu Kyi-led party fails
Dissolution of NLD marks a fundamental change in pro-democracy movement
Sports
Indonesia stripped of FIFA tournament, killing World Cup dream
Nation denied event after protests erupted over Israel's participation
IPO
Merdeka Battery Materials puts $1.28bn price on nickel smelter plan
Investment comes as Indonesian company aims to raise up to $580m in IPO
DealStreetAsia
Indian restaurant table reservation platform EazyDiner gets $4.9m
Dining out makes comeback after being hit by COVID
Business deals
Singapore's GIC to buy Japan's top HR software developer for $2.6bn
State-owned fund to take about half of Works Human Intelligence shares from Bain
Politics
Ramadan overture raises peace stakes in Thailand's troubled south
Lack of violence could be litmus test of sides' willingness for political deal
Interview
Malaysia wants palm oil hubs in Egypt, Saudi Arabia: deputy PM
World's second-largest exporter eager to diversify markets amid row with EU
Myanmar Crisis
Uniqlo owner joins clothiers exiting Myanmar
Fashion industry shifts outsourcing away from military-ruled country
Sports
Indonesia removed as host of this year's U-20 soccer World Cup
FIFA move follows Bali governor's refusal to host Israeli team
Economy
Bank of Thailand raises key rate to 1.75%, a four-year high
Economists expect central bank to maintain hawkish stance for now
Economy
Vietnam Q1 GDP slows as weak demand weighs on exports
Southeast Asian manufacturing hub's growth dips to 3.32% year on year
DealStreetAsia
Thai insurtech Roojai raises $42m led by Germany's Talanx Group
Startup to use some of funds for expansion into Indonesia and the Philippines
Telecommunication
From Thailand to Indonesia, ASEAN leads cloud market growth
NTT expands data center capacity; AWS commits $6 billion in Malaysia
