Cryptocurrencies
Thailand and Vietnam emerge as ASEAN crypto trading hot spots
Each country logs over $100bn transactions in a year, topping Singapore
Brunei
International relations
New ASEAN envoy to Myanmar calls for full access when he visits
Civil society groups in country reject appointment of Brunei's Erywan Yusof
Myanmar Crisis
ASEAN picks Brunei's Yusof as its special envoy to Myanmar
Communique promises 'full access to all parties' but many harbor doubts
Interview
Israel envoy pans 'megaphone diplomacy' after ASEAN outcry on Gaza
Ambassador to Singapore says possible Netanyahu exit won't stop Asia outreach
Climate Change
Big trees, big climate impact: Unlocking Brunei's forest secrets
Natural giants are vulnerable to global warming -- and vital for fighting it
Myanmar Crisis
ASEAN leaders to meet over Myanmar, chair Brunei says
Statement with Malaysia paves way for Jakarta talks at unspecified date
International relations
Japan to reopen borders with Singapore, Brunei for expatriates
Two join seven others in Southeast Asia; 14-day self-isolation required
Coronavirus
Japan puts Taiwan and Brunei atop its business travel agenda
Myanmar also considered as Tokyo moves to undo coronavirus restraints
Life
What I learned from spending Ramadan under coronavirus lockdown
The pandemic taught me to look at Islam's holy month anew
Comment
Japan must cement ties with ASEAN in health care security
Southeast Asia increasingly reliant on Tokyo for guidance and help
International relations
Vietnam city fines Bayer chief for South China Sea 'nine-dash' map
Ho Chi Minh authorities say local CEO spread 'illegal images'
Trade
TPP countries defy protectionist trend to maintain supply chains
Singapore teams with New Zealand and Japan to keep food and medical gear flowing
Nikkei Asia Prizes
Grab co-founders, clean water pioneer and museum curator honored
Nikkei recognizes outstanding contributions to quality of life in Asia
South China Sea
New South China Sea tensions rattle Manila and Hanoi amid pandemic
US and Australian warships sail in disputed waters after China bolsters claim
Economy
Pandemic to cut Asian growth to 2.2%, worst since 1998 crisis: ADB
Thailand, Hong Kong and seven other economies to shrink, China to slow sharply
Interview
World Bank warns of 'third shock' after coronavirus and trade war
Developing Asia urged to address expected poverty surge, financial distress
Opinion
Oil price crash will not offer help that Asian economies need
Long-term uncertainty has grown, overturning budgets and demanding cool heads
International relations
Singapore and TPP trailblazers now turn to digital rule-setting
Partners seek to draw global standards for AI, fintech and personal data
International relations
7 of 10 ASEAN members favor China over US: survey
73% feel the region is becoming a staging ground for a major power struggle
International relations
Russia woos India to sign trade pact with Eurasian Economic Union
Moscow hopes to show global heavyweights take its bloc seriously
