Super El Niño could bring severe drought to ASEAN and push 2027 to record heat
March 12, 2026 BANGKOK – Meteorologists around the world are closely monitoring the El Niño event expected to…
Southeast Asia’s 2nd largest economy dismisses claims of escalating travel costs
Thailand’s strengthening baht has appreciated by roughly 1% against the U.S. dollar so far this year, following a…
How a K-pop concert in Malaysia led to war of words between Southeast Asian and Korean netizens
If you’ve been anywhere near X or Threads lately, you’ve likely seen the escalating online clash between Southeast…
9 rare animals caught on camera in the ‘Amazon of Asia’
The results of a new camera-trap survey in Southeast Asia is revealing a bevy of hidden biodiversity tucked…
‘Not a dumping ground for the world’: Malaysia announces immediate ban on e-waste imports
By Angela Symons with AP Published on 05/02/2026 – 7:55 GMT+1 Malaysia has announced an immediate and full ban on the…
Hong Kong must keep cash buffer amid complicated geopolitics: Paul Chan
Hong Kong must maintain cash reserves to cope with geopolitical shocks and support long-term growth, even with a…
China close to opening US$10 billion canal linking heartlands to Southeast Asia
China is expected to finish construction on the landmark Pinglu Canal before the end of this year, taking…
China’s Hainan hosts duty-free shopping spree under new customs regime
A customs scheme covering the entirety of Hainan, China’s southern island province, appears to have triggered a surge…
China has logged a US$1 trillion trade surplus. Where is all that money going?
Recent data on China’s external accounts presents a conundrum: while the country’s trade surplus has broken records, surpassing…
Grab’s Super-App Is Working, But the Market Isn’t Fully Pricing It In
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Grab Holdings (NASDAQ:GRAB) has continued its steady march toward profitability, as evidenced…
Indonesia among big losers of the end of cheap yen
The Bank of Japan’s interest rate hike, raising the benchmark rate to its highest level in 30 years,…
Southeast Asia’s 2nd largest economy eyes 34.9 million visitors next year
By VNAÂ  December 12, 2025 | 06:42 pm PT Chinese tourists take pictures in downtown Bangkok, Thailand, March…