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Malaysia-based private equity firm Navis launches credit business
Former BlackRock executive to lead new unit
Malaysia
Technology
Foodpanda will not follow 'superapp' rivals in ASEAN: CEO
10 years on, food delivery service to focus on core business for profitability
Politics
Malaysia PM vows to defend assets after $2bn seizure by Sulu heirs
Ismail Sabri faces challenge over $15bn award on claims linked to last sultan
Sports
South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Qatar seek 2023 Asian Cup
AFC's announcement comes after China dropped plans to host event
International relations
Malaysians enjoy Japan Bon dance, defying Islamists' call to skip
Minister had advised Muslims to avoid the festival due to its 'religious elements'
Energy
Japan solar businesses vie for Southeast Asian rooftops
TEPCO and Eneos see opportunities in region dependent on fossil fuels
Shinzo Abe
Mahathir Mohamad pays condolences to Akie Abe in Tokyo
Malaysia's former prime minister vows to carry on Abe's legacy in bilateral ties
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Navis Capital invests $110m in education portfolio, adds Thai asset
Southeast Asian private equity firm tapping demand for 'affordable education'
Retail
Malaysian retailer Mr DIY fuels growth with cheap, diverse offerings
Balancing online sales and physical store traffic key to expansion
Startups
Grab to let air passengers book ground transport worldwide
Service will facilitate airport-to-hotel rides for Southeast Asian travelers
Feeding Asia
India's poorest scald as cooking oil prices soar
War in Ukraine, limits on palm oil from Indonesia and Malaysia, add fuel to fire
Currencies
Malaysia raises key rate again to 2.25% amid COVID recovery
Central bank keeps rate hike at 25 basis points despite inflation
Politics
Malaysian PM hopes to brush off 1MDB scandal in next election
UMNO trying to solidify leadership role as stigma begins to fade
Inflation
Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia unleash cash to ease inflation bite
Governments attempt to balance political pressures with fiscal discipline
Semiconductors
Japanese electronics supplier Kaga moves to larger plant in Malaysia
New factory builds on expansion plans as pandemic, chip headwinds rattle industry
Economy
ASEAN economy to slow down in 2nd half of 2022: JCER/Nikkei survey
Economists see inflation, U.S. rate hikes weighing on region despite COVID easing
Bonds
ASEAN governments rush to issue green bonds
From Thailand to Singapore, sustainable financing up in the face of climate change
Market Spotlight
Mahathir: Deeper currency markets have cut risk of Asian financial crisis repeat
But former Malaysian PM says Sri Lanka is a lesson to region's governments
Economy
COVID, inflation stress-test Asia 25 years after financial crisis
Risks simmer in smaller economies as debt burden swells
Climate Change
Mitsui and Petronas to explore carbon storage off Malaysian coast
Companies will weigh shipping CO2 from East Asia to areas with offshore oil and gas fields
