Automobiles
GAC and Changan push into Southeast Asia in 2nd China EV wave
New players struggle to take on market leader BYD's dominance
Thailand
Obituaries
Kissinger cast a long and uneven shadow in Southeast Asia
Controversial bringer of war and peace left mixed messages in the region
Israel-Hamas war
First Thai hostages freed from Gaza return to tearful families
PM Srettha 'delighted' as government vows to bring home remaining captives
Materials
Thai coal miner Banpu to enter EV battery business
Company seeks partner for potential nickel mining projects in Indonesia
Economy
Thailand lacks baht for Srettha's digital wallet plan, economist warns
Risk of crisis from local currency shortage 'should not be underestimated'
Politics
Ex-Thai PM Prayuth named to king's advisory body
Leader of 2014 coup follows past prime ministers in joining Privy Council
Economy
Thailand pauses monetary tightening as economy slows
Central bank keeps rate unchanged at 2.5%, downgrades growth outlook
Asia Insight
Thailand PM Srettha faces hard sell in e-wallet plan to stoke economy
'Salesman' turns to domestic woes after foreign focus in first 100 days
Automobiles
Toyota debuts stripped-down Hilux pickup for emerging markets
Japanese automaker eyes shifting demand in Thailand and beyond
Companies
Japan's Marubeni to push Osaji cosmetics brand in Southeast Asia
Trading house weighs sales at Thailand's Karmarts, Malaysia's Ainz & Tulpe
Markets
SGX, SET look to double cross-offerings amid market slump
Thailand and Singapore exchanges search for regional tie-ups to boost liquidity
Economy
Thai employment growth marks weakest in 5 quarters
Tourism sector leads job creation in Q3, but sluggish GDP expansion slows other sectors
Startups
Malaysian unicorn Carsome keen to expand in Southeast Asia
Used-car platform eyes a strategic positioning in region's projected $270bn market
Israel-Hamas war
American girl freed as Hamas hands over more Israeli, Thai hostages
Israel releases more Palestinian prisoners on third day of truce
Israel-Hamas war
Thailand says Hamas still holds 20 of its nationals after 10 freed
Hostages to return home after two-day hospital stay
Israel-Hamas war
Thailand says 12 hostages freed in Gaza
Thai prime minister announces release on social media
Myanmar Crisis
Inside Myanmar's military bases: Wives stand guard as war escalates
Rare interviews reveal growing alarm in the face of intensifying armed opposition
Business Spotlight
ASEAN tourism banks on year-end boost after weak Chinese return
Flight capacity and security concerns cloud holiday travel forecast
Books
Provincial family tale challenges established Thai 'truths'
Uthis Haemamool's 'The Fabulist' pits small stories against grand narratives
Economy
ASEAN economies await a cloudy 2024 amid export worries
Trade-oriented countries are 'not out of the woods' yet after 2023's slowdown
The Big Story
Asia's climate-driven health crisis raises alarm ahead of COP28
Summit's first health ministerial follows record summer spike in heatstroke and dengue cases
Economy
Thailand GDP growth disappoints as exports weaken
Economy expanded 1.5% in Q3, falling short of market expectations
International relations
Thai government in hot water over idea to invite Chinese police
PM Srettha Thavisin proposed controversial plan after Bangkok shooting incident
Business Spotlight
Miss Universe owner JKN's bankruptcy filing dims crowning moment
Debt on content acquisitions sets creditors after Thai media mogul Anne Jakkaphong
Cryptocurrencies
Binance launches Thailand digital asset exchange with Gulf Energy
Crypto giant wins Southeast Asia greenlight amid U.S. legal woes