Malaysia in transition
Malaysia's power game intensifies as general election nears
Outlook murky as ruling UMNO divided over timing of vote
Malaysia
Malaysia in transition
Malaysian official tells Muslims to shun Japanese festival
Minister cites 'religious elements' in decades-old gathering -- but not without pushback
DealStreetAsia
Malaysian direct-to-consumer startup RPG Commerce raises $29m
Company will use funds to expand talent pool, brand lineup
Semiconductors
India touted as chip investment alternative amid regional risks
Tata executive says semiconductor industry needs country for growth
Semiconductors
Ukraine war to extend chip supply crunch: semiconductor group
SEMI CEO says conflict choking off supply of key raw materials to manufacturers
Finance
Government weighs fate of floundering Cool Japan Fund
Cultural exports vehicle has lost $228m since its founding in 2013
Automobiles
Southeast Asia on cusp of EV revolution as local production begins
Chinese and South Korean automakers zoom past Japanese rivals on electrics
Environment
Robot boats gobble plastic waste from Vietnam to Malaysia
Coldplay, Coca-Cola, Kia funding trash-hunting vessels in Asian rivers
Consumer
Japan beauty brand Pola looks overseas to tap post-COVID travel boom
Supplier opens tax-free shops in Australia, Vietnam and Malaysia
Trade
Malaysia lifts ban on some chicken exports, including free rangers
Broilers still under embargo as Ukraine war triggers global feed shortage
DealStreetAsia
Malaysia's e-commerce startup iPrice Group lays off 20% of staff
Company claims to become 'hyperfocused on core product'
Interview
Malaysia Airlines CEO: Ukraine war hampering return to profit
But ex-pilot Izham Ismail predicts full recovery from MH370, MH17 disasters
Automobiles
Cross-border networks charge EVs across Thai-Singapore-Malaysia corridor
City Energy and Shell poised to cash in on anticipated market growth
Economy
'Food nationalism' worries rise after India, Malaysia export bans
Policies stoke fears of further inflation, weaponization of supplies
Arts
Borneo segues back into international music groove
Sarawak returns to the arts limelight after COVID-19 lockdowns
Interview
Malaysia's Ismail Sabri resists rush to election as inflation bites
PM wants to 'wait for right time' to call polls, eyes GST to ease fiscal strain
Retail
South Korea convenience stores seek fresh growth in Southeast Asia
Japanese incumbents like FamilyMart face new challenge in Vietnam and Malaysia
The Future of Asia 2022
Indonesia's Jokowi urges quick rollout of China-backed trade bloc
At Nikkei forum, Hun Sen defends succession plan and denies China 'debt trap'
The Future of Asia 2022
U.S. should invite China to IPEF if it is sincere, Mahathir says
Malaysia's ex-PM says exclusion of No. 2 economy politicizes Indo-Pacific pact
The Future of Asia 2022
Indonesia's Jokowi aims to host successful G-20 despite Russia issue
President urges 'immediate' implementation of China-backed trade bloc
