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Philippines
Politics
Philippines risks losing foreign investment over delayed tax rebates
Multinational companies criticize byzantine tax code, slow VAT refunds
Economy
Marcos lifts Philippines' cap on rice prices after one month
President says Manila still taking 'other measures' to curb food inflation
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
Asia Insight
Marcos' price ceiling adds to Philippine rice farmers' insecurity
Industry fears official limits could create distortions and worsen food crisis
Markets
Thai, Singapore tech firms surge in market value
Delta and Sea worth more since pandemic while conglomerates falter
Defense
Philippines, U.S. begin joint naval drills amid South China Sea tensions
Multilateral cooperation ramps up in face of Beijing's maritime moves
Economy
World Bank cuts China's 2024 growth amid property crisis
'Growth shock' from Asia's largest economy affects rest of region: report
Energy
Philippine, Bangladesh power giants: Gas needed in green transition
Aboitiz, Summit Power point to developing Asia's massive electricity demand
Economy
Malaysia and Thailand GDP outlooks cut as China slows: JCER
Economists also warn that El Nino's swelter will impact India and Indonesia
Energy
Philippines' Lopez Group to pour $1bn into geothermal energy
Conglomerate ramps up renewables push amid transition away from coal
Transportation
China and Japan shippers are worst emitters, says U.N. report
Global body calls on shipping industry to decarbonize 'as soon as possible'
International relations
China tells Philippines not to 'cause trouble' in South China Sea
Comments come a day after Manila cut Beijing's floating barrier
Defense
U.S. seeks military access in Philippine eastern seaboard
Additional sites serve to respond to Chinese activity in South China Sea
Business deals
Mitsui acquires 5.6% stake in Philippines' Metro Pacific in buyout
Infrastructure group to go private after consortium-led tender offer
Taiwan tensions
Taiwan seeks U.S., Japan, Philippine support to deter Chinese navy
Senior security official tells Nikkei Asia island could be 'doomed' if encircled
Commodities
Asia's rice squeeze after India export ban: 4 things to know
Market turmoil, government action, inflation jitters follow supply fears
Energy
Kawasaki, Aboitiz eye Philippine launch for renewable energy tech
Trials focusing on stable power supply to begin this year
International relations
Australia, Philippines beef up ties amid South China Sea tensions
Annual defense minister meeting planned as Prime Minister Albanese visits Manila
The Big Story
Inside Malaysia's $15bn battle with the lost Sultanate of Sulu
Hereditary rulers of kingdom in the Philippines see court case as way back to former greatness
Myanmar Crisis
ASEAN to engage Myanmar in 'troika' model to cool political unrest
Current, previous and next chairs to work together, seeking a sustainable approach
Inflation
Philippines considers lower rice tariffs as inflation quickens
Market volatility has already pushed government to cap prices for staple grain
International relations
Philippine lawmakers join global alliance for China containment
Meeting with foreign lawmakers to share strategies for handling 'Big Brother'
Economy
Philippines' Marcos announces cap on rice prices
Official limit on price of staple item meant to ease costs for households
Opinion
ASEAN's silence amid South China Sea confrontation is deafening
Indonesia should rally agreeable members into taking 'minilateral' action