Opinion
Rewire global capitalism to save the planet
Sustainability should be a team effort between market and the state
Economy
Economy
Indonesian palm oil farmers see a bleak future
Russia was a large source of fertilize; now prices are skyrocketing
Trade
Vietnam textile and apparel exports hit record high in first half
Southeast Asian country's trade pacts contribute to 23% on-year increase
Economy
Philippines hikes key interest rate again as inflation accelerates
Second hike in two months raises benchmark to 2.5%; Indonesia stands pat
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar blocks car, luxury imports amid foreign-currency crunch
Military seeks to balance trade by slashing nonessential purchases
Economy
Laos faces public backlash as economy teeters toward default
Debt crisis triggers rare anger against communist leaders on social media
Climate Change
Japan halts aid for coal-fired plants in Indonesia, Bangladesh
Move comes amid international criticism of sector's greenhouse gas emissions
Opinion
Inflation functions as a tax on the weakest
Serious shortages are taking hold of the essential elements of life
Energy
Thai oil refiners under heat as Bangkok seeks profit-sharing
Government wants refineries to contribute to consumer subsidies as inflation bites
Coronavirus
ASEAN tourism on the road to business as usual
Thailand to relax mask and alcohol rules; Indonesia drops mandatory insurance
Politics
Marcos to take Philippine farming portfolio in inflation battle
President-elect, seeing possible food shortages, vows to revamp sector
Opinion
The oligarchs likely to benefit most under Bongbong Marcos
Incoming president's initial cabinet appointments give some clues
Coronavirus
Thailand to ease COVID entry rules for foreign visitors in July
Prearrival screening to be lifted, followed by mask policy
Economy
Philippines, Vietnam study digital currencies as Alipay, WeChat Pay spread
More Southeast Asian countries moving in the direction of early issuer Cambodia
Food & Beverage
In Indonesia, all eyes on Indomie noodles as inflation benchmark
Wheat supply disruption threatens affordability of a national dish
Trade
Malaysia lifts ban on some chicken exports, including free rangers
Broilers still under embargo as Ukraine war triggers global feed shortage
Politics
Indonesian president reshuffles cabinet, names new trade minister
Rejig follows series of policy flip-flops on palm oil exports.
Travel & Leisure
Thai hotels court Indian and local tourists to fill China void
Europeans top returnees but cannot match Arab and Chinese spending
Markets
Asian markets slide as investors fear U.S. interest rate hike
Soaring inflation forces benchmark indexes across the region to retreat
Politics
Thailand's 'marijuana wonderland': 5 things to know
Cannabis can only be grown and consumed for medical purposes or health promotion