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Southeast Asia’s Haze Lands on Malaysia’s Already Flat Tourism Year
Malaysia’s 47 million target was out of reach before the haze arrived; the year-end damage now depends on whether travelers rule out more than the worst-hit areas.
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Southeast Asia’s toxic haze spurs calls for legal action against polluters
ASEAN's consensus-driven approach and a lack of enforcement mechanisms make legal action difficult, experts say.
Business
Southeast Asia is hungry for AI — and the money isn't just in subscriptions
Southeast Asia's rapid AI adoption is creating business opportunities beyond paid consumer subscriptions, a partner at Bain & Company, told CNBC.
World
Borneo burning: Life on the frontline of South East Asia's toxic haze
A "Super El Niño" has fuelled months-long fires in Indonesia, making hundreds of thousands of people sick.
World
Indonesia continues to battle wildfires, with nearly 2 million hectares burned
Fires in Indonesia have burned through more than 1.9 million hectares of land, according to new data, as the country battles its worst wildfire season in a decade. The blazes have sent toxic smoke across much of Southeast Asia, forcing schools to close and fuelling a rise in respiratory illnesses. FRANCE 24's Environment Editor Valerie Dekimpe tells us more.
World
Southeast Asia’s haze crisis will persist until polluters pay
Cheap land clearing imposes costs across borders. ASEAN must change the incentives that keep the fires burning.
World
Months-long Indonesia wildfires spew toxic haze across Southeast Asia
Parts of southern Southeast Asia have been put under the highest-level haze alert as wildfires that have swept Indonesia for months continue to belch toxic smoke across the region. The seasonal wildfires are worse this year due to the drought conditions caused by a severe "super-El Nino" effect.
World
Indonesia's forest fires spark public health crisis across Southeast Asia
Massive wildfires in Indonesia show no sign of letting up. The environmental disaster is turning into a pollution crisis across Southeast Asia, as toxic haze from the blazes spread to neighbouring countries.
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Indonesian VIP prison scandal exposes inequality across Southeast Asia
Luxury accommodation uncovered at an Indonesian prison has reignited concerns about preferential treatment for wealthy convicts across Southeast Asia.
World
Southeast Asia's VIP prison scandal exposes inequality behind bars
Luxury accommodation uncovered at an Indonesian prison has reignited concerns about preferential treatment for wealthy convicts across Southeast Asia.
Business
'Boring is not bad': CEO of Southeast Asia's largest bank pitches Singapore as a haven amid global turmoil
Singapore is a bastion of safety amid global turmoil, according to the CEO of DBS.
World
Southeast Asia's haze crisis: Have lessons been learned?
Eleven years after catastrophic fires prompted promises of tougher action, Southeast Asia is again choking on transboundary haze, raising questions about whether the region has learned the lessons of 2015.
Politics
Southeast Asia’s energy chiefs meet against backdrop of Iran war
ASEAN ministers to discuss energy security amid energy crunch caused by the war on Iran.
World
What China's new military foothold in Laos means for Southeast Asia
Beijing says its new Laos facility will train pilots. Analysts see a broader signal: China's growing military presence in mainland Southeast Asia.
Travel
Thai Airways CEO Says He Was Pushed Out Due to Bangkok Flood Chaos
Thai Airways emerged from years of restructuring with ambitious plans to expand its fleet and international network. A flood-driven operational breakdown at its Bangkok hub has now cost its CEO his job.
Business
Luckin Coffee weighs entry into Middle East markets, chairman tells CNBC
Luckin is weighing a push into Middle East markets while deepening its foothold in Southeast Asia, with backing from sovereign wealth funds in both regions.
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EU finally clinching trade deals with Southeast Asian states
After years of arduous negotiations, the EU is closing on a string of bilateral trade deals with countries in Southeast Asia. And yet, a bloc-to-bloc agreement between the EU and ASEAN remains a distant prospect.
World
As the EU advances free trade with Southeast Asia, why is there no ASEAN-wide deal?
After years of arduous negotiations, the EU is closing on a string of bilateral trade deals with countries in Southeast Asia. And yet, a bloc-to-bloc agreement between the EU and ASEAN remains a distant prospect.
Business
Tesla makes a move on Southeast Asia's largest EV market. A homegrown giant awaits
Tesla recently set up a subsidiary in Vietnam, taking a step toward a potential entry into a fast-growing EV market dominated by homegrown rival VinFast.
Science
Nuclear power is back on Southeast Asia's energy agenda
Rising electricity demand, shocks in energy security and climate commitments are reviving long-stalled plans for nuclear power across Southeast Asia. But proponents of nuclear energy still face major obstacles.