Property
Bangkok set for $14bn redevelopment spree led by top conglomerates
TCC, Central Group back projects to make Thai capital a bigger destination
Southeast Asia
Business Spotlight
Norwegian telecom giant Telenor fights to defend its ground in Asia
Telenor targets digital services after Thailand, Malaysia mergers and Myanmar loss
Myanmar Crisis
6 ASEAN air force chiefs attend conference hosted by Myanmar
Indonesia, Malaysia and others skip meeting amid criticism of airstrikes
Cryptocurrencies
Singapore bans founders of Three Arrows crypto hedge fund
Zhu Su and Kyle Davis barred from capital market participation for nine years
DealStreetAsia
Silverhorn's Asia venture investment program to hit first close
Expects to reach as much as $150m of $300m target by year-end
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
Cambodia's new leadership
Cambodian PM Hun Manet heads to China in early diplomatic push
New leader steps out of strongman father's shadow on the international stage
Business trends
Indonesian companies show fresh interest in new capital project
But foreign investors still mostly taking wait-and-see approach on Nusantara
Commodities
Asia's rice squeeze after India export ban: 4 things to know
Market turmoil, government action, inflation jitters follow supply fears
Life
Myanmar's forests fall victim to conflict
Environmental groups curb activity even as illegal logging increases
Transportation
Indonesia's first bullet train hits 350 kph as Jokowi takes test ride
Service between Jakarta and Bandung scheduled to begin next month
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Opinion
Indonesia needs a better power network for itself and ASEAN
Nation's far-flung renewable energy resources would be asset for bloc's grid
Economy
Thailand to waive tourist visas for Chinese to boost economy
New government pins hopes on visitors during year-end high season
The Nikkei View
China must end its diplomacy of coercion
Neighboring governments should strengthen cooperation to counter threats
Tea Leaves
Indonesia's lessons in capital relocation
Nusantara risks becoming a pint-sized version of Jakarta
DealStreetAsia
Vietnam English learning app ELSA raises $20m
Singapore-based UOB and existing investors supply the fresh funds
Politics
Singapore President-elect Tharman shifts PM Lee's succession into gear
Ex-deputy PM can be expected to benefit ruling party's 'political theater'
Startups
Singapore's Vertex closes $541m ASEAN, India fund amid tech dip
New vehicle includes dedicated co-investment capital for female founders
Energy
Kawasaki, Aboitiz eye Philippine launch for renewable energy tech
Trials focusing on stable power supply to begin this year
Opinion
ASEAN and Japan have lessons for each other in digital change
By working together, the two can help mitigate technological fragmentation
Supply Chain
Jet and chip deals agreed during Biden's Hanoi trip
Vietnam gains from U.S. supply chain diversification; critics frown on arms trade
Trade
Malaysia plans to ban exports of rare earth minerals
Anwar wants 'maximum returns' from critical resources for high-tech sector
Politics
Thailand PM Srettha commits to $280 handout to kick-start economy
Policy address identifies quick wins but stays vague on structural problems
Opinion
Southeast Asia needs to put muscle into domestic gas push
Policymakers must quickly overhaul rules for upstream development
DealStreetAsia
Indonesia's VKTR expects EV factory to be fully operational in 2024
Executive bullish on demand for electric buses, trucks in top ASEAN economy