Coronavirus
ASEAN tourism on the road to business as usual
Thailand to relax mask and alcohol rules; Indonesia drops mandatory insurance
Vietnam
Environment
Robot boats gobble plastic waste from Vietnam to Malaysia
Coldplay, Coca-Cola, Kia funding trash-hunting vessels in Asian rivers
Consumer
Japan beauty brand Pola looks overseas to tap post-COVID travel boom
Supplier opens tax-free shops in Australia, Vietnam and Malaysia
Economy
Philippines, Vietnam study digital currencies as Alipay, WeChat Pay spread
More Southeast Asian countries moving in the direction of early issuer Cambodia
The Big Story
Abortion in Asia: The limits of choice
The overturning of Roe v. Wade could be a watershed for U.S. women's rights. Is the same true in Asia?
DealStreetAsia
Sea's e-commerce arm Shopee to cut staff across Southeast Asia
Startup faces headwinds as rising inflation weakens consumption
Economy
Vietnam's minimum wage to rise 6% in July after pandemic freeze
First increase in over 2 years could be followed by another hike in January
Technology
Singapore fintech learns from debt blowup of China, Greensill
After crowdfunding scams and meltdowns, Softbank-backed startup welcomes regulation
Ukraine war
Putin didn't want diplomacy, U.S. tells neutral Vietnam
Senior State Department official to share details of failed talks with Moscow
Business Spotlight
From China to India, Asia braces for EU plan to kill fast fashion
Supply chains may have to shift to recyclable, durable clothes -- with uncertain consequences
Politics
Vietnam health minister, Hanoi chief arrested in anti-graft drive
Allegations include helping company overstate prices of COVID-19 test kits
COVID-19 Recovery Index
Vietnam, Philippines jump up COVID Recovery Index after easing rules
Cambodia and South Korea lead Asia while Taiwan slips to 113th place
Supply Chain
Apple to shift iPad capacity to Vietnam amid China supply chain woes
U.S. tech giant asks suppliers to build up extra inventory as contingency plan
Technology
Intel deal with Vietnam's Vingroup reflects shared EV ambitions
U.S. chip titan hobnobs with Asia tech players amid push to secure supply chain
Retail
South Korea convenience stores seek fresh growth in Southeast Asia
Japanese incumbents like FamilyMart face new challenge in Vietnam and Malaysia
Coronavirus
Vietnam an easier destination after return to pre-COVID rules
A Nikkei reporter reflects on a milestone in the country's path out of pandemic
Transportation
Vietnam Airlines risks delisting after 9 straight quarterly losses
Flag carrier reports $104m loss for Q1 together with negative equity
Economy
Southeast Asia recovery at risk over inflation, China lockdowns
Thailand and Philippines downgrade GDP outlooks for the full year
DealStreetAsia
Vietnam based Mekong Capital aims at 12 targets for latest fund
Company focuses on biotech, plans some exits soon
Climate Change
G-7 to help Indonesia, Vietnam shed dependence on coal power plants
India and Senegal also to receive support in transitioning to renewable energy
