Southeast Asia
Trade
Philippines and UAE apply to join TPP to counter Trump tariffs
Move comes as Japan and other members seek to safeguard trade
Energy
Eni, Petronas merge Indonesia, Malaysia assets in joint venture
New entity NewCo plans to invest over $15bn in next five years
Life
Indonesia's 'hidden' festival finds its spotlight
Jember Fashion Carnival blends local pride with international flair
Society
Bali deadly floods highlight Indonesian island's overtourism struggles
Authorities fall short in tackling uncontrolled development amid record visitor numbers
South China Sea
Canada and Philippines sign a defense pact to deter China's aggression
Two countries to expand combat drills under new agreement
Sports
Japan's Yamashita seals second LPGA victory in Malaysia
Women's British Open winner climbs leaderboard with final round of 65
Economy
Thailand proceeds with festivals, events despite royal mourning
Economists say government move good for economy in peak tourist season
Caixin
Brunei adopts China aircraft standards in boost for producer COMAC
Move expands market for Chinese-made jets
Arts
Pianists of Asian descent rise on global classical music stage
American Eric Lu wins Chopin Competition, first to be held since Russia invaded Ukraine
Telecommunication
Docomo, NEC to ink $200m telecom infrastructure deal with Indonesia firm
Tokyo eyes financial assistance to encourage overseas expansion
Defense
Malaysia defense chief pushes for 'ASEAN first' amid US-China rivalry
Bloc chair calls on Japan to take role in bridging nations at regional ministers summit
Defense
Indonesian defense minister rows back on plan to buy Chinese fighter jets
Sjamsoeddin tells Nikkei the government is still 'window shopping'
Defense
US stresses Indo-Pacific balance of power to China in defense meeting
Beijing warns Washington to be 'cautious in words and actions,' especially toward Taiwan
Trump tariffs
Trump's 5-day Asian trade tour: 5 things to know
President's emphasis on 'deals' yields results but leaves some wary
Crime
Singapore seizes yacht, liquor, other assets tied to Prince Group scams
City-state's financial institutions closed 'suspicious accounts,' central banks says
Media & Entertainment
Vietnam's Vingroup enters film industry, adding to EV, steel, railway units
From its real estate beginnings, conglomerate now owns dozens of disparate businesses
Transportation
Vietjet orders 100 Airbus planes, 92 Rolls-Royce engines
Vietnamese LCC aims to expand international flights alongside 200-aircraft Boeing deal
Myanmar Crisis
Thailand grants Myanmar refugees long-awaited labor opportunities
Cambodian worker exodus and aid cuts prompt policy U-turn
Policy Asia
Dream or mirage? East Timor starts life in ASEAN as trade clouds gather
Infrastructure, law, jobs concerns remain; diversification urged as oil fund drains
Transportation
AirAsia parent Capital A revives Nasdaq IPO plan for subsidiary
Listing process comes as Malaysian group nears exit from financially distressed status
International relations
UK and Vietnam upgrade strategic partnership, champion free trade
14th country at Hanoi's highest diplomatic level, London also seeks to tackle illegal migrants issue
Companies
Sushi is booming in China and Southeast Asia. This company makes it go around
Japanese conveyor belt maker to expand factory as it struggles to meet overseas demand
Food & Beverage
CP Group, NH Foods to feed Thai appetite for Japanese food
Venture between ham company and Thai conglomerate targets SE Asia's rising middle class
Trump tariffs
Trump's Malaysia, Cambodia deals link tariff cuts to political loyalty
US pushes Southeast Asian partners to follow Entity List, shipbuilding measures
Companies
Indonesia's GoTo to focus on minigames to boost loan business
Superapp also chases 'affluent' segment to improve lackluster ride-hailing operations
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar to hold second phase of election in January
Western countries and UN have dismissed vote as a sham
Economy
Cambodia's new airport eclipsed by scam centers and war
Tourist arrivals to the kingdom are falling despite the gateway's opening
Opinion
Thailand's 'new Chinatowns' bring in the wrong type of investment
Bangkok must find a balance between the lure of foreign capital and the protection of national interests
International relations
Trump deals and East Timor debut: 5 takeaways from ASEAN Summit
Washington seeks 'battle of optics' edge as China stresses economic weight