Datawatch
Aging Southeast Asia grapples with weak social safety nets
State pensions cover less than 30% of working-age population in some countries
Philippines
Economy
Singapore, Thailand and more hand out cash to ease inflation pain
SE Asia governments focus on public support while critics warn of fiscal strain
Transportation
San Miguel-led group wins $3bn Philippines airport revamp
Facelift aims to double Manila international terminal capacity to 62m passengers a year
Natural disasters
Philippine landslide death toll climbs to 54
Disaster struck near gold mine in southeastern province following torrential rains
Economy
Asia develops an appetite for degrowth 'doughnut economics'
Movement pushes measures of education, health and the environment over GDP
Inflation
Philippine rice inflation hits highest level since 2009
Overall price growth down but global conditions cause food costs to climb
Climate Change
Climate change fuels humanitarian risks in Asia, Red Cross warns
International body expects weather disasters to push millions into poverty
Defense
Philippines 'breaking from its shell' with submarine purchase
Experts say Manila signaling shift to greater emphasis on external defense
Politics
Marcos-Duterte rift escalates over Philippines constitutional changes
Leaders lob insults at each other, but 2025 midterms could sway relations
Electric cars in China
Chinese EV leader BYD makes aggressive push in ASEAN
Tesla rival eyes doubling outlets in Singapore, Philippines after entering Indonesia
Economy
Philippines misses official target with 5.6% GDP growth in 2023
Latest annual data falls short of 7.6% expansion in previous year
The Nikkei View
U.S. should stay committed to Asia's security
Deterring Chinese aggression and engaging with Beijing are both important
South China Sea
Vietnam and Philippines sign deal on South China Sea security
Pact comes as China more aggressively asserts itself in the disputed area
Media & Entertainment
CNN Philippines to stop broadcasting after 9-year run
Financial losses bring about demise of English-language TV news channel
Defense
U.S. and Philippines eye 2-plus-2 talks in Manila for first time
South China Sea will be high on agenda at March gathering -- if Austin's health permits
Your Week in Asia
Evergrande back in court, Marcos in Vietnam, Myanmar takeover anniversary
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Energy
Waste oil fuels Boracay's sustainability drive
Scenic island trying to balance tourism with environmental preservation
Currencies
Philippine peso, Malaysian ringgit sink on China's economic woes
Trade ties to No. 2 economy spur rate cut speculation in Australia and Thailand
Markets
Philippine stock exchange eyes IPO rebound after weak 2023
Interest rate cuts crucial for more new share sales this year, analysts say
Opinion
New carbon finance tools can accelerate Asia's energy transition
Philippine coal plant emerges as test of case for innovative climate action
Politics
Philippines' Marcos says won't help ICC probe into Duterte drug war
President says he does not recognize jurisdiction of international court
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International relations
Philippine-China spat over Taiwan risks putting ASEAN in crossfire
Southeast Asia has most to lose in clash over self-ruled island, analysts say
Opinion
Marcos' embrace of Taiwan's Lai was more than a friendly gesture
With focus on Philippine economy and security, president braves Chinese rebuke
Transportation
Japan's KDDI to take part in Philippines' first subway project
Carrier to help construct telecom infrastructure for Metro Manila development
Economy
Philippines' Marcos names lawmaker Recto as new finance chief
Incoming top official will aim to fuel growth while taming inflation