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Your Week in Asia
Indonesia GDP, US midterm elections, Hong Kong financial summit
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Politics
Thai reformists became too technocratic, party ex-leader Pita says
Banned figure leaves door open to political comeback 'if people still want me'
Food & Beverage
Thai highland tribe coffee brews following at home and in Tokyo
Akha Ama Coffee focuses on sustainable farming in Golden Triangle
Comment
Thailand looks west after 30 years of struggles over Dawei
Long-delayed Indian Ocean gateway project takes on urgency as growth slows
Life
Indonesian costume makers bring Japanese superheroes to life
Childhood fans turn their skills into a craft with customers around the world
Big in Asia
Singapore haze crackdown tests legal reach and regional ties
City-state's approach highlights limits of unilateral action to tackle Indonesian fires
Food & Beverage
Yakitori chicken from Japan takes a stab at the Philippines, the land of Jollibee
Torikizoku operator eyes Metro Manila shopping malls for new fast-food format
Supply Chain
Japan's Murata to invest $6.3bn in capacitor production for AI over 5 years
Investments in MLCC capacity to be at home, Philippines, China and Thailand
Supply Chain
Japan's Sojitz to import rare earth yttrium from Malaysia
Plant expansion by Australian partner Lynas making progress, trading house president says
Politics
Philippine Muslim region elects chief minister in historic vote
Landmark election paves way for larger autonomy after decades of conflict
Technology
Foxconn chief downplays AI bubble concerns, sees strong 2027 growth
Leading contract manufacturer plans major supply chain expansion in Texas
Opinion
Thailand is a democracy in form but an autocracy in substance
Debt, corruption..., dark reality lies beneath image of visitor-friendly economy
U.S. midterm elections
Trump holds off overcapacity tariffs as US midterms near
Administration weighs voter concerns over prices against fragile China trade truce
Myanmar Crisis
ASEAN envoy meets Myanmar minister to talk civil war, aid access
Lazaro's visit comes as Naypyitaw seeks normal ties with regional bloc
Technology
Vietnam drone intrusions prompt airport safety response nationwide
Government acts after 73 flights disrupted near Ho Chi Minh City's main airport
Health Care
Malaysia's IHH Healthcare to double hospital beds near Singapore
Expansion intensifies competition in Johor as cross-border connections grow
Economy
Vietnam to overtake Indonesia in per capita GDP in 2026: IMF
Country draws Foxconn, Samsung high-tech manufacturing as alternative to China
Materials
Thailand's PTT and Siam Cement to combine polyolefin plastics units
Joint venture will rank among world's top 10 producers, companies say
Transportation
GoTo's ride-hailing earnings drop on Indonesia driver commission cap
Fintech business boosts tech group's profit in July-September quarter
Fires
Indonesia fires and haze cause more than 5,200 deaths, study says
Research group CREA reports highest mortality risk in Central Kalimantan
Defense
US taps Singapore to advance defense framework talks with ASEAN next year
City-state and Australia support Hegseth's proposal while the 'Squad' holds inaugural meeting
IPO
Malaysian pharmacy Big Caring launches IPO valuing company at $2bn
600-outlet chain to list on local exchange on Nov. 19
Crime
Amnesty names 5 Cambodian security firms linked to scam compounds
Rights group says guards enabled abuse at sites where police and military were also present
Wealth Management
Thailand's Kasikornbank taps AI to expand wealth management customer base
CEO Kattiya says technology can help analyze needs, provide suitable services
Markets
Indonesia faces 'triple selling' pressure amid MSCI downgrade concerns
Rupiah trades near record low as interest rate breaches 7.5%
Electric vehicles
VinFast bets on India in bid for growth beyond Vietnam
Nasdaq listed EV maker expects Asia to account for 90% of global sales by 2030
Technology
ASEAN prepares QR payments, e-signatures for digital trade pact
DEFA due to be signed next month seeks to create a more integrated digital market
Defense
ASEAN and Quad defense chiefs give the Philippines a 'diplomatic test'
South China Sea tensions, Middle East conflict loom over 2-day gathering
Startups
Singapore's ShopBack to enter Japan next year through local businesses
SoftBank-backed startup's CEO says no reward app for now due to intense competition
Tech Asia
HP and Asus shift some PC making back to China due to AI-driven cost hikes
Emerging contract manufacturers reap benefits of supply-chain strategy reversal