Trade
China steel imports surge 150% in 2020 on economic stimulus boost
Asian producers reap big benefits but supply glut fears persist
Vietnam
COVID vaccines
Hanoi spurns China's vaccine diplomacy with homemade shot
Domestic drugmaker Nanogen seeks emergency approval as early as May
Climate Change
Corporate Japan ditches coal abroad as global backlash grows
Trading houses bow out of business previously promoted by Tokyo
DealStreetAsia
Capital meant for Myanmar may seek havens in Vietnam and Cambodia
Foreign businesses also retreat from partnerships with Tatmadaw military links
Energy
Mitsubishi pulls out of Vietnam coal plant amid climate concerns
Vinh Tan 3 project hit by backlash against carbon-intensive fuel
Coronavirus
Malaysia starts COVID vaccines in crucial week for Asian jabs
Thailand and Vietnam take deliveries while South Korea prepares first shots
International relations
Mekong's falling water level riles China's downstream neighbors
Jinghong Dam cuts flow bound for Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam
Transportation
Vietnam flies into airport projects despite COVID travel slowdown
Communist government lacks flexibility for reviewing questionable projects
Startups
Three Vietnamese entrepreneurs push into Japan's AI industry
Nagoya startup finds niche selling low-cost services to small manufacturers
Myanmar Coup
Myanmar coup tests companies on human rights action
Strong response demanded as US prepares tougher sanctions
