The Big Story
China's panda business: How zoos from U.S. to Japan fund Beijing soft power
'Panda diplomacy' has cost countries nearly $300 million over past three decades
Malaysia
DealStreetAsia
Malaysia's Kenanga Investors launches new Shariah-compliant fund
Vehicle to invest in varied portfolio of equities and equity-related securities
International relations
Singapore and Malaysia eye special economic zone on border
PMs Lee and Anwar discuss bilateral projects; expect agreement in January
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Your Week in Asia
BOJ policy meeting, Hong Kong FinTech Week, Australia PM visits China
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Interview
Malaysia ready to become Southeast Asian EV hub, trade minister says
Zafrul confident that country's electronics industry can supply 1,400 components
Startups
Singapore's multicurrency wallet YouTrip to enter Malaysia, CEO says
Startup secures $50m in funding to tap regional travel and business demand
Supply Chain
Malaysia plans to accelerate its EV and chip sectors as supply chains shift
Officials and business leaders call for resilient trade during Kuala Lumpur forum
Trade
Malaysia to allow exports of processed rare earths: minister
Shipments of raw materials will still be banned as country aims to grow industry
Transportation
AirAsia owner Capital A pivots from competition to collaboration
Tie-ups with Garuda, Chinese cargo carrier show Tony Fernandes changing course
Transportation
MYAirline founder arrested amid money-laundering probe
Wife and son also detained after Malaysian budget carrier suspended service
DealStreetAsia
Malaysia seeks to put state-run VCs under sovereign wealth fund
Goal is to make country a top global startup ecosystem, Anwar Ibrahim says
Market Spotlight
Malaysian, Thai economies suffer as currencies slide vs. dollar
ASEAN depreciations bring higher import costs and increase inflation risks
Technology
Malaysia courts new data centers in bid to be next Southeast Asia hub
Cheap prices, tax breaks aid push to replicate neighboring Singapore's success
Economy
Malaysia to raise taxes and trim subsidies, with eye on 5% growth
Government sets record $83.4 billion budget for 2024
Commodities
Indonesia launches palm oil exchange to rival Malaysia benchmark
Regulator says voluntary bourse will provide 'transparent' transactions
Crime
Malaysia's 1MDB task force calls Goldman arbitration move 'premature'
Government, investment bank at odds over promised $500m repayment
Transportation
Malaysia's MYAirline suspends service over financial issues
Announcement comes after CEO and managers step down
Automobiles
Malaysian automaker Proton eyes EV plant in Thailand
Thai PM Srettha announces plans during visit to Malaysia
Inflation
Malaysia lets restaurants buy imported rice at wholesale prices
Government seeks to stabilize supply of staple in move against inflation
Crime
Malaysia vows to keep pursuing 1MDB case with aid of a key figure
Ex-Goldman Sachs banker in safe custody after being returned from U.S.
Crime
Ex-Goldman banker reportedly returns to Malaysia for 1MDB probe
Roger Ng was sentenced to 10 years in U.S. prison for involvement in scandal
Economy
On topic: How do rising rice prices affect Asia?
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Malaysian tobacco ban bill, Singapore GDP, New Zealand election
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The Big Story
China's green tech giants link supply chains to Southeast Asia
From Indonesia to Vietnam, 'clean energy' ties ASEAN more closely to Beijing despite South China Sea tensions
Transportation
Malaysia's AirAsia links with Garuda Indonesia
Southeast Asia carriers plan to offer each other's fleet for connections