Agriculture
Premium Japanese melons bound for Singapore, grapes for Vietnam
Farm once popular with Asian tourists looks overseas for fresh growth
Thailand
Economy
China's pan-Asian railway sputters to a halt in Thailand
Bangkok's indifference to Beijing's plan creates gap in Belt and Road network
Finance
Citi sells ASEAN assets to Singapore's UOB in $3.6bn deal
Purchase of commercial banking units comes as region's digital battle heats up
Interview
Thai miner Banpu divesting coal business despite revenue surge
Windfall from global coal price rise will be invested in green power projects
Arts
Updating Jim Thompson's legacy for the 21st century
Famed museum's new arts center highlights contemporary Thai and international art
Cryptocurrencies
Thai companies splurge on Bitcoin mining as crypto boom expands
Rush to dig crypto comes despite central bank warnings
Business deals
Thai plastics producer Indorama to buy Vietnam bottle maker
Ngoc Nghia acquisition would expand presence in fast-growing market
Politics
Thailand approves $414m budget for 4 U.S. fighter jets
Air Chief Marshal Napadej Dhupatemiya intends to replace aging F-16s
Politics
Thailand detects first official case of African swine fever
Some residents suspect a cover-up; supply disruption set to keep pork price elevated
Politics
Viral lies spread democratic decay from Thailand to Nepal: report
Asia needs structural change, not just tech crackdown, USAID-backed scholars say
Coronavirus
Thailand extends suspension of quarantine-free entry
Government also will ban alcohol at eateries after 9 p.m. due to COVID uptick
Food & Beverage
Thailand's Robinhood delivery service takes 2021 Nikkei award
Siam Commercial Bank unit aims for 'superapp' status with new add-ons
Asia Insight
From Philippines to South Korea: A guide to a busy election year
Democracy under pressure in Asia as pendulum swings toward authoritarianism
Interview
Malaysia's Karex: COVID lockdowns dented condom demand
CEO of world's biggest maker tries rubber gloves to boost bottom line
Politics
Bangkok governor election gives Prayuth headache
PM yet to find a candidate for poll seen as voter gauge ahead of key 2022 vote
Media & Entertainment
Netflix data shows Asia content key for U.S. streaming services
Disney to release 50 original titles in region by 2023
Coronavirus
Omicron to quadruple Thai COVID numbers in best case
Health ministry forecast says up to 30,000 daily infections possible
Retail
Thai retail giant to acquire U.K. department store Selfridges
Central Group and Austrian partner plow $5.3 billion into luxury chain
Politics
Thailand's troubled Deep South makes another bid for peace
History of hate and bitterness is a major obstacle for doves to overcome
Economy
Thai central bank revises down GDP forecast for 2022
Bank of Thailand flags omicron as key risk to be monitored