Business trends
McDonald's, Starbucks, others hit by Indonesia, Malaysia boycotts
Muslims protest Western brands over perceived pro-Israel stance on Gaza
Politics
International relations
Australia upgrades relations with Vietnam to 'strategic partnership'
Hanoi's ties on par with those for U.S., China, India, South Korea, Japan and Russia
South China Sea
Australia and ASEAN call for South China Sea restraint, Gaza ceasefire
Statement calls for 'rules-based' order in region as Beijing looks to increase presence
International relations
Amid cyberscam threats, ASEAN-Australia pledge to tackle human trafficking
Expert says Australia must do more to fight transnational crime in Southeast Asia
The Nikkei View
Myanmar's conscription measure is unacceptable
Military must not force citizens to fight each other in a civil war
Transportation
Malaysia revives 'ambitious' high-speed rail plan amid hurdles
China Railway Construction, Hyundai unit among companies showing interest
Indonesia election
Lawmakers from Indonesia's top party urge probe into presidential vote
Prabowo's likely victory clouded by allegations of abuse of power, coercion
Myanmar Crisis
ASEAN considers including Europe in defense talks to enhance ties
Move comes as China's clout grows, global tensions spill into Southeast Asia
South China Sea
Philippines blames China Coast Guard for South China Sea collisions
Manila says Chinese vessel's 'dangerous maneuvers' caused incident in waterway
Trade
Australia unveils $1.3bn fund for investment with ASEAN
Albanese pledges to support companies taking larger role in fast-developing region
International relations
ASEAN and Australia move closer on climate and economic security
Canberra sees alliance as bulwark against China's rise
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Politics
Thai court acquits ex-PM Yingluck Shinawatra in last pending case
Ruling clears hurdle for homecoming from self-exile
International relations
Australia wants 'region where no one country dominates': FM Wong
Tensions with China over contested waters top agenda at ASEAN-Australia summit
Politics
Malaysia mulls resuming search of missing MH370
Transport minister says he will try to persuade the Cabinet to approve the search
Your Week in Asia
China 'Two Sessions', ASEAN-Australia Summit, Malaysia rate decision
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Energy
EU official praises green energy push by Malaysia's Sarawak
Bloc commits to mobilize $10.8bn for ASEAN sustainable projects
International relations
Myanmar-India border residents trapped between two wars
New Delhi ends free cross-border movement as suspicion swirls in strife-torn Manipur
International relations
China data leak spotlights cyber-spying across Southeast Asia
Files from state-linked contractor reveal bid to infiltrate government agencies
Indonesia election
Prabowo's free lunch plan would bite into Indonesia's budget, analysts warn
Rating agencies say $29bn program could put huge strain on national coffers
International relations
Indonesia aims to join OECD within two to three years, minister says
33 countries have expressed support for Southeast Asian nation's accession
Opinion
Malaysia has the law on its side in $15bn Sulu legal case
Outcome of Sabah challenge should lead to scrutiny of litigation funders
Energy
Vietnam seeks tech transfer from Chinese energy giant
PowerChina among foreign investors shifting business to Southeast Asian country
South China Sea
Philippines' Marcos remains firm on defending sovereignty
President pledges not to allow foreign power to take 'one square inch' of territory
The Nikkei View
Indonesia's next president must not roll back democracy
Progress made over past quarter century should be protected
Defense
Thailand, U.S. launch biggest post-COVID Cobra Gold exercises
Drills to last into March and cover domains from sea to space