International relations
Date of Rohingya repatriation unclear after ASEAN ministerial meeting
Migrant crisis still on Southeast Asian body's agenda
ASEAN
Opinion
ASEAN can ease US-China tensions
Bloc must deepen cooperation to counter dangers of growing super power rivalry
Cover Story
Why China is determined to connect Southeast Asia by rail
Planned 3,000-km rail network raises debt, sovereignty concerns
Politics
Southeast Asian smokers face a cloud of new antismoking measures
Governments hike tobacco taxes to mitigate health threats and fund infrastructure
Nikkei Markets
Asian stocks slide as PMI data adds to China worries
Hyundai Motor, Kia Motors drop after unveiling sales target for 2019
Economy
Asia's economy deemed to be swayed by China slowdown in 2019
As headwinds build from trade war, all eyes turn to Beijing's stimulus measures
Company in focus
Muji, Japan's 'no brand' brand, battles copycats in China
Minimalist retailer tweaks product strategy to maximize Asian reach
Economy
ASEAN growth forecast downgraded further as trade war escalates
Key regional elections in 2019 seen as risk factors, economists say
Companies
Thai banks Thanachart and TMB in talks to merge
Proposed deal may trigger further consolidation in overbanked country
