Fires
Massive fire at Cambodia hotel casino kills at least 19
Neighboring Thailand sends firetrucks to help fight blaze
Thailand
Myanmar Crisis
Thailand's PTT halts fuel storage project in Myanmar, citing unrest
Subsidiary stops oil terminal construction after being dropped by Norway fund
Politics
Thai PM Prayuth switches to new party to run for next election
Leader wants to stay in power despite two-year term limit
Women's Wealth
COMMENTARY - Women are imperative for growth in Asia, now more than ever
Inclusion-driven policy and corporate culture are key to post-COVID economic recovery
Automobiles
Tesla, Tata and others tout affordability as Asia's EV race heats up
Cheaper options expected to help market fully take off next year
Business Spotlight
Asia's rising interest rates boost banks -- but risks grow for 2023
Lenders in Japan and China lag peers enjoying fatter borrowing margins
Myanmar Crisis
ASEAN's Myanmar rift highlighted as key members skip meeting
Indonesia, Malaysia and others absent from Thailand-hosted gathering
Finance
Thai megabank SCBX to steer fintech holdings through crypto crisis
Through VC arm, Thailand's oldest bank readies for DeFi, blockchain
Automobiles
Toyota to launch EV tailored to emerging markets around 2023
Automaker seeks to maintain presence in Thai market that is moving toward electrics
Asia Insight
Can ASEAN avoid overtourism as arrivals return to pre-COVID levels?
Governments struggle toward a more sustainable and equitable hospitality sector
Materials
Suntory, Coke aim to stem Southeast Asia's tide of plastic waste
Bottle recycling seen as business opportunity with eco-friendly sheen
Society
Thai king's eldest daughter hospitalized with heart problem: palace
Princess Bajrakitiyabha, eligible for throne, lost consciousness at public event
Property
From Hong Kong to Malaysia, property markets set to decline: IMF
Shift in interest rate cycle creates 'downside risks', organization says
Companies
Siam Cement to invest $3bn in renewable energy and decarbonization
5-year plan aims for sustainable growth beyond cement and petrochemicals
Transportation
Toyota and Thailand's CP Group partner on hydrogen fuel project
Japan automaker says EVs 'not only option' as Tesla and BYD move into market
Tea Leaves
Thai superstitions keep modernity in its place
Economic insecurity has widened interest in the supernatural among the young
Transportation
From Singapore to Japan, Asian airlines rush to ramp up routes
SIA inks deals as rivals like JAL and AirAsia expand flights despite risks
Asia Insight
Chinese underworld floods to Thailand-Myanmar river border
Macao squeeze spawns new gambling and trafficking hubs akin to 'penal colonies'
Food & Beverage
Thailand's watered-down beer deregulation panned as weak brew
Limited help for craft brewers seen as protecting leaders Singha and Chang
Travel & Leisure
Russian tourist numbers jump in Thailand
Southeast Asian country's willing acceptance invites criticism
