Business trends
Myanmar's urban dwellers get a taste of credit
Consumer, auto and home loans take off in nation with per capita GDP of $1,300
Myanmar
Opinion
Remove trade barriers to transform Southeast Asian agriculture
Deregulation, government support and R&D investment can help sector reach world-class standards
Economy
EU's threat to scrap trade preferences spurs Myanmar's reforms
Naypyitaw fights to win back investors in wake of Rohingya crisis
Startups
Cambodian PC brand targets growing regional market
Startup Koompi's $369 laptop aimed at students who need more than a phone
Arts
Myanmar's traditional clothing finds new life as fashion statement
Low-cost, colorful longyi fabric wins fans with modern marketing
Economy
Myanmar container yard backed by Japan nears opening
New logistics hub near Yangon will handle rising volumes in country
Life
Restoration project reopens 'best view in Yangon'
Tourist Burma building offers unmatched perspective on city's heritage
Hun Sen's Cambodia
Hun Sen pressured to reverse ban on opposition politicians
Cambodia mulls concessions to avert harsh EU sanctions
Markets
Microlender raises $29m via Cambodia's first corporate bonds
Newly tapped alternative to bank loans offers chance to develop financial sector
Interview
Exclusive: Bangladesh aims for 10% annual growth
PM Hasina says nation will seek bids for a second nuclear plant next year
Life
Cambodian dream islands offset coastal boom town
Amid luxury eco-haven, Australian-run charity seeks to restore nature's balance
Business trends
Yellow buses from China brighten Yangon's rush-hour mood
At least, commuters can brave congestion in air-conditioned comfort
Economy
African swine fever closes in on Southeast Asia
Thailand, Vietnam and neighboring countries scramble to prevent contagion
Politics
Beijing likely meddled in Taiwan elections, US cybersecurity firm says
Chinese hackers probably used cyber operations to help pro-China Kuomintang
Companies
GrabPay sets sights on Cambodia and Myanmar
Singapore-based app provider intends to grow along with ASEAN economies
Business deals
Mizuho Bank to partner with EXIM Thailand in Mekong region
Two institutions will support expansion of Thai enterprises' business operations
Economy
Myanmar tops poor nations' FDI league as China cash flows in
Cambodia and Bangladesh make top five of the global economy's lowest tier
Opinion
Time to weigh business engagement in Myanmar
By taking care over partners, foreign companies can help promote positive social change
International relations
Pressure mounts on Myanmar as ASEAN raises refugee crisis
Chair's statement includes 'concern' on South China Sea
Hun Sen's Cambodia
After 40 years, Cambodia's Khmer Rouge leaders face genocide verdict
Hun Sen government's interference and lengthy court process widely criticized
Economy
ASEAN to groom 80,000 tech specialists with Japan's help
Tokyo will also assist with the construction of smart cities in Southeast Asia
International relations
ASEAN aims to express 'concern' on Rohingya crisis for first time
Indonesia and Malaysia push for rare comment on a member's internal affairs
Belt and Road
China to create trade zone with Thailand and Laos as tariffs bite
Beijing looks to boost ties with the two Mekong nations amid a trade war escalation
Politics
Cyberattack response site to be launched by Japan and ASEAN
Clearinghouse will aid officials in confronting transnational threats