Energy
Vietnam's energy plan delayed for 2 years, risking blackouts
Decarbonization goals, low costs prove difficult balance for officials
Southeast Asia
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar extends state of emergency, likely pushing back polls
Regime says security remains unstable, while 'silent strike' leaves Yangon quiet
DealStreetAsia
Malaysia's Creador invests $55m in Philippines-focused DALI Stores
Fund's founder says country will be among its most active investment markets
Politics
Malaysia PM Anwar's pick of daughter as adviser draws flak
Accusation of nepotism could worry investors expecting clean break from past
International relations
Philippines' Marcos to make 'working visit' to Japan next week
Feb. 8-12 trip aimed to bolstering business and security ties
Startups
ASEAN startup fundraising slumped in 2022 but still up from 2019
Investors turn to early-stage deals amid dimmer IPO prospects for tech ventures
International relations
U.S. sanctions Myanmar mining, energy officials on coup anniversary
Canada bans supply of aviation fuel, used in attacks on civilians
Tea Leaves
How ghost of Khmer Rouge haunts a Cambodian holiday
Beyond Siem Reap's ancient temples, sobering reminders of land mines and past traumas
Startups
Japan's MUFG launches $100m fund to back Indonesian startups
Megabank looks to boost Indonesian subsidiary Danamon with tech collaborations
Crime
Philippine burner phones under scrutiny in Japan robbery ring
Alleged ringleader 'Luffy' may have sent instructions while held at detention center
The Big Story
Myanmar's iron-fisted ruler Min Aung Hlaing fights to stay on his throne
Two years after seizing power, the general has undone any progress made under civilian rule
Materials
Top Vietnam steelmaker Hoa Phat posts Q4 loss on construction slump
Materials costs and weak domestic demand weigh on bottom line
Opinion
ASEAN must help reverse Balkanization of Myanmar
Bloc should work with the country's democratic resistance
Finance
World Bank approves $600m loan to aid Philippines' financial sector
Only half of Filipinos aged 15 and over have accounts with financial institutions
Economy
India and ASEAN growth to slow in 2023 as interest rates rise: IMF
China expected to rebound after historically sluggish 2022, but COVID risks still loom
Asia Insight
Myanmar economy hobbled by military rule despite garment boom
Reliance on fewer foreign partners limits economic recovery prospects
China tech
China's JD.com to shut e-commerce sites in Indonesia, Thailand
Retreat reflects ASEAN's highly competitive e-commerce landscape
International relations
Malaysia's Anwar tightens Singapore ties in ASEAN travel rush
New PM focuses on economic cooperation on third visit to a neighbor in a month
Crime
Philippines hopes to deport robbery suspects to Japan in February
Justice secretary responds to request for transfer men detained in Manila
Politics
Prayuth to run against deputy as Thailand primes for elections
Move Forward Party to campaign on constitutional reform
