Markets
Investors turn to ASEAN markets as inflation's grip loosens
Weakening dollar provides tailwind to region's high-growth economies
Natural disasters
Floods in Indonesia's North Maluku kill 13, two injured
Disaster management agency warns heavy rain may continue in next few days
Natural disasters
Mudslide in Thailand's Phuket kills 9 migrant workers from Myanmar
Disaster near tourist destination Big Buddha also kills 2 Russians and 2 Thais
Your Week in Asia
Indonesia-U.S. maneuvers, BHP earnings, Indian economy data
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Natural disasters
Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia top global disaster-readiness poll
Alerts, household planning build resilience as volatility rises, Gallup says
Finance
Philippines eases digital bank cap as industry fights for profits
Central bank offers 4 new licenses, but experts see credit risk 'challenge'
Economy
Thai central bank stands pat to assess impact of political instability
Bank of Thailand balances growth and risk by keeping policy rate at 2.5%
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar's growing price controls deepen economic woes
Response to inflation and weakening kyat backfires as private sector pulls back
Asia Insight
Thailand's latest Shinawatra PM walks the same economic, political tightrope
Paetongtarn takes office with growth the key issue as father Thaksin calls party shots
International relations
Malaysia's Anwar focuses on BRICS and trade in first India trip
Strong semiconductor partnership possible between the two countries, analysts say
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Economy
Thai GDP grows 2.3% in April-June quarter
Just-released figure beats analysts' expectations of 2.1% expansion
Politics
Singapore PM Wong calls for 'major reset' with R&D push, regulatory review
U.S. stance toward China 'hardening' no matter who wins presidential election
Your Week in Asia
Japan-India 2+2, Thai GDP, Vietnam leader in China
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Politics
Indonesia holds first Independence Day event in new capital
1,400 guests attend scaled-back event in Nusantara
Economy
Indonesia forecasts smaller budget deficit of 2.53% of GDP in 2025
Contraction despite 9% rise in expenditure to fund Prabowo's policies
Economy
Malaysia GDP growth accelerates to 5.9% in Q2
Robust consumption leads to strongest expansion in six quarters
Climate Change
IFC's Asia-Pacific financing rose 15% to record in fiscal 2024
Development institution sees promising prospects for blue bonds in the region
Economy
Philippine central bank cuts rates for first time in four years
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipina chief hints at more easing ahead despite inflation
Business trends
Indonesia's new capital Nusantara attracts increased investor interest
Prabowo asserts support for project amid private sector doubts
The Big Story
Vietnam turns chip sector magnet with affordable, quality talent pool
US, Taiwan, South Korean players beat path to Vietnam though boom strains resources
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Equities
Philippine exchange chief backs rate cuts to spur IPOs
Central bank halfway to new listing target set for 2024
Economy
Singapore upgrades full-year GDP growth forecast to 2-3%
Trade ministry says manufacturing sector will recover gradually in second half
Currencies
Ringgit, baht gain against dollar on speculation of U.S. rate cut
Asian central banks seen weighing own moves as inflationary pressures ease
Fisheries
Thailand grapples with invasive tilapia from Africa as CP deflects blame
Conglomerate brought in nonnative fish for research, pledges cooperation
Opinion
'Dark fleet' of oil tankers risk more maritime disasters in Asia
The West needs to bring Russian oil shipping out of the shadows