Opinion
Electric planes can carry aviation toward carbon zero
Battery technology readier for short-range flights than hydrogen
Southeast Asia
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar's airstrike of concert draws global condemnation
Western diplomats say military defied its 'obligation to protect civilians'
Companies
Stripe enters crowded Thai payments market with global strategy
Government's digital agenda draws global tech to Bangkok
Cryptocurrencies
Singapore proposes ban on crypto credit to rein in token trading
Financial regulator issues framework to tighten digital assets oversight
Politics
Jokowi tries reassuring investors on Nusantara
Indonesia president offers tax holiday, stresses 'good progress' on new capital
DealStreetAsia
Singapore's GIC invests in German pharma company Cheplapharm
Sovereign wealth fund and Atlantic Park investing nearly $550m
Tea Leaves
In Thailand, hold the drinks and pass the cannabis
Thais embrace new 'ganja' craze but adhere to draconian alcohol restrictions
Environment
Itochu looks to supply ammonia to aid Singapore's zero-carbon push
Trading company to work with EDF and Tuas Power to produce the green fuel
Travel & Leisure
Thailand, Singapore tourists jump in line as Japan opens borders
Southeast Asia travel industry eyes recovery with weak yen fueling strong demand
Food & Beverage
CP Group's chicken plant in Vietnam starts shipping to Japan
Thai company eyes exports to 10 nations from Southeast Asia's largest facility
International relations
Vietnam Communist Party chief to meet Xi in China next week
Nguyen Phu Trong to make a rare trip at Xi's invitation
Transportation
Philippine airport partially reopens despite stuck plane
Damaged Korean Air plane still lies in the grass near runway
DealStreetAsia
South Korea's Nextrans to launch $50m Vietnam-focused fund
Company looking to invest in high-growth tech startups
Inflation
Vietnam central bank to raise policy rates by 100 basis points
Move aimed at warding off inflation, maintaining financial stability
Companies
Japan snack maker Kameda Seika to ride gluten-free trend
Indian-born CEO Lekh Raj Juneja stresses 'power of rice' to grow overseas
Myanmar Crisis
Airstrike during Myanmar concert kills at least 50: reports
Kachin group condemns 'wicked act' as media say civilians, KIA officers die
Opinion
Robots have made Singapore a modern manufacturing success
Long-term strategic planning vital for preserving industrial economy
Interview
Indonesia's Fazz looks to triple users on digital pay platform
CEO Hendra Kwik says limited access to capital hinders business growth
Transportation
Korean Air plane overshoots runway, shuts Philippine airport
Dozens of flights canceled at Mactan-Cebu; no injuries reported
Business trends
Japan consumer goods sector buys into sustainable procurement
Kao, UCC among companies examining human rights and other supply chain issues
