Market Spotlight
Islamic bonds come under microscope after Garuda Indonesia default
Rating agency highlights legal uncertainty as issuance reaches new high
Indonesia
IPO
Bukalapak becomes Indonesia's 13th most valuable public company
Trading in e-commerce platform's shares suspended after 25% opening surge
Economy
Indonesia GDP grows 7.07% in Q2 for first expansion in 5 quarters
But social restrictions to curb delta variant set to slow economy in coming months
Finance
Singapore's DBS hikes payouts as other lenders reel from COVID
Central banks in the city-state and Thailand ease guidance on dividends
Climate Change
ASEAN countries start to shake off smokestack addiction
Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam count on EVs to propel shift
IPO
Singapore startup FinAccel announces $2.5bn SPAC listing in US
Operator of Kredivo service in Indonesia targets the unbanked and underbanked
Coronavirus
Indonesia extends COVID restrictions again as deaths stay high
Delta variant surge beyond Java keeps tight curbs in place at least another week
Your Week in Asia
Games over, Bukalapak IPO and ASEAN forums
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Tokyo 2020 Olympics
ASEAN nations offer huge rewards to Olympic medalists
Philippines' first gold medalist to receive homes and more
Indo-Pacific
US and Indonesia to hold largest island defense drills
4,500-member Garuda Shield intended to counter China but Jakarta seeks balance
Automobiles
Hyundai and LG Energy to build EV battery factory in Indonesia
Automaker aims for stable supply chain as demand rises for electric vehicles
Asia Insight
Thailand and Malaysia new parties hope discontent will boost appeal
Youth-led party in Indonesia also takes aim at status quo under establishment
Technology
Grab partners with Bukalapak investor as Indonesia tech fight grows
Deal with media conglomerate Emtek highlights country's e-commerce potential
Life
Book review: New biography casts light on Indonesia's 'smiling general'
'Young Soeharto' chronicles strongman's astonishing rise from humble beginnings
Economy
Indonesia keeps 2021 GDP outlook at 3.9% despite COVID outbreak
Central bank holds rates amid growing health crisis
Automobiles
Hyundai and Great Wall EVs challenge Japan's dominance in Southeast Asia
As Thailand and Indonesia go electric, hybrid-focused players risk losing out
Coronavirus
Indonesia's COVID surge spurs Japanese expat exodus
Nearly 200 passengers arrive in Tokyo as demand for flights home soars
Coronavirus
Indonesia extends coronavirus lockdown through weekend
Restrictions to be eased Monday if infections continue to ebb
COVID vaccines
Delta-hit ASEAN turns to vaccine 'mixing and matching,' boosters
Five things to know about how shortages and doubts are impacting COVID jab plans
Coronavirus
Indonesia's GoTo to set up oxygen supply facility as COVID surges
'Super app' provider teams with gas major and business group to fight shortage
