International relations
Russia pitches use of local currencies in appeal to ASEAN
Trade with Indonesia rose 45% in 2022 as FTA talks progressed, Lavrov says
ASEAN
Economy
ASEAN rate hikes squeeze margins for millions of small companies
Business chief Arsjad Rasjid warns central bank hikes put MSMEs at risk of bankruptcy
Opinion
Japan will take forward its cooperation with ASEAN nations
New exchange initiatives will provide foundation for ties for next generation
Startups
Temasek's VC arm Vertex raises $900m in first round of new fund
Development Bank of Japan and trading house Marubeni are among the investors
Transportation
From Bangkok to Manila, Southeast Asia metro rail expands rapidly
Networks across region to grow 20% through 2024, helping to ease congestion
Your Week in Asia
ASEAN Regional Forum, Modi in France, Thai parliament votes for PM
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Opinion
ASEAN needs to get back its old hardheaded realism
Bloc's handling of Myanmar and East Timor betrays erosion in strategic thinking
International relations
Japan, ASEAN justice chiefs vow to uphold law amid China rise
Joint statement reaffirms commitment to 'peaceful resolution of disputes'
International relations
Japan's Kishida steps up diplomacy where U.S. influence ebbs
Middle East tour to focus on economic ties over values as China gains ground
Caixin
China's Great Wall Motor to enter Vietnam amid peers' ASEAN push
Haval H6 hybrid to be imported from Thailand; assembly plant also in the works
Indo-Pacific
Japan, ASEAN to create entity for supporting free flow of data
Asian nations hope to keep information flowing as China puts up barriers
Finance
On topic: Can Asian startups get more funding?
A collection of stories to catch up on a recent hot topic
Climate Change
Japan to propose carbon capture rules with ASEAN, Australia
Guidelines expected to lower costs and building times for storage facilities
Technology
Singapore's Grab cuts 1,000 jobs in first layoffs since 2020
CEO says restructuring a 'painful but necessary step' to stay competitive
South China Sea
ASEAN seeks to demonstrate 'unity' in South China Sea drills
Bloc plans first joint exercise in September as regional challenges mount
International relations
Indonesia marks first stop on Japan emperor's goodwill diplomacy
Couple embarks on second overseas trip after pandemic disruption
Retail
TikTok rises, Alibaba's Lazada falters in ASEAN e-commerce
ByteDance-owned platform grows in Southeast Asia but still lags behind rivals
Opinion
Instant cross-border payments can tie ASEAN together more tightly
Indonesia makes case for reducing reliance on external currencies within bloc
Indo-Pacific
No China-U.S. talks, NATO in Asia: 5 takeaways from Shangri-La summit
Philippines, Indonesia also make headlines amid growing security concerns
Market Spotlight
ASEAN's VC 'funding winter' worsens on Grab, GoTo slowdown
Wary venture capital investors slash valuations of startups as interest rates rise
International relations
Australia and Vietnam solidify ties with Albanese visit
Leaders look forward to upgrading bilateral relationship 'as soon as possible'
Opinion
Business must help protect ASEAN children affected by migration
Awareness of risks key to ensuring respect of rights
Indo-Pacific
No U.S.-China talks risks 'devastating' outcomes: Australian PM
Albanese calls for dialogue between the two powers in Shangri-La keynote address
Asia Insight
China's massive new canal aims for closer ASEAN connectivity
G-7 nations are not the only ones 'de-risking' as global trade tensions mount
The Future of Asia 2023
Former Malaysia PM Mahathir calls for ASEAN action, U.N. revamp
Says Southeast Asian group should drop noninterference policy to tackle Myanmar