Companies
Exclusive: Vingroup plans Thai bonds as funding options narrow
Baht strength make it a risky move for Vietnam's biggest conglomerate
Vietnam
Comment
Is China following Japan into the haven of Southeast Asian nations?
US adjusts trade policies in an attempt not to repeat Plaza Accord mistakes
Commodities
As Mideast tensions rise, Japan to share oil reserves regionally
Tokyo eyes diplomatic goodwill and access to region's refineries in return
Nikkei Markets
Asian stocks fall amid concerns over US-China trade relations
Chinese automakers, Tencent decline
Transportation
Vingroup scraps airline plans to focus on cars
Announced six-plane fleet was never ordered, reports say
Opinion
Asia should respond to climate change by building green
Environmentally friendly construction will be worth up to $18tn by 2030
Transportation
Vietjet doubles Japan routes with flights to Nagoya and other hubs
Budget airline eyes Vietnamese workers and students in Japan
Nikkei Markets
Asian stocks gain ahead of US and China signing trade deal this week
India's tech giant Infosys jumped 4.8% on better-than-expected profit
Politics
Hanoi chief disciplined in corruption crackdown
Communist Party finds violation in oversight of state-owned steelmaker
Nikkei Markets
Asian equities fall as Middle East tensions escalate
South Korean chipmakers gain following Samsung Electronics' earnings
Iran tensions
Singapore Airlines avoids Iran airspace as regional tension rises
Flights between SE Asia and Europe face disruption as country lies along route
Finance
Japan's Aozora Bank buys into Vietnamese lender
First foreign deal offers foothold in fast-growing market
Companies
Old USSR lives on through thriving Vietnamese conglomerates
Many company founders made connections abroad before starting out in real estate
Opinion
ASEAN needs smart regulation to boost financial inclusion
Unclear rules are hindering fintech companies from reaching millions
Opinion
2020 look ahead: China faces up to tough regional challenges
South China Sea, Belt and Road Initiative and Taiwan are all on Xi's to-do list
Commodities
Vietnam and Asia neighbors hungry for cheap coal
Demand for low-grade coal expands amid economic growth
Asia Insight
Asia's flashpoints: What could go wrong in 2020
Missiles, military clashes, defaults and political crises in the cards
Arts
'Vietnam's Jackson Pollock' Xeo Chu sells art for $150,000
12-year-old's work captures hearts in New York
Photos
2019 in pictures: Looking back at a year of celebrations, confrontations and more
A selection of striking images from across Asia, and the stories behind them
Retail
Lotte to shut down Vietnam online marketplace
South Korean giant fails to catch up rivals including Alibaba-backed Lazada
Nikkei Markets
Asian stocks little changed amid lack of cues
Energy companies edge higher in thin volume trading
Startups
Technology investors spurred by Vietnam's robust growth
Significant opportunities for funders of all sizes and stripes
Nikkei Markets
Asian stocks edge lower, dragged down by Chinese companies
Samsung Electronics, Tencent also damp A300 index
Nikkei Markets
Asian stocks gain on increased optimism over US-China trade
Trump's comments a deal is likely early next month boost sentiments
Commodities
Coffee bean prices hit 2-year high as Asians drink more
Future prices up 30% from November but weak real puts lid on rises