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Mars wants to sell more chocolate in Southeast Asia—and that means dealing with extreme heat and consumers who 'want content every minute'

Southeast Asian consumers see chocolate as an infrequent treat, which Mars sees as an opportunity for growth.

Fortune

Why the stinky durian really is the ‘king of all fruits’

There’s little else in the food world that brings about as much social turbulence as the durian. This so-called “king of all fruits” is considered a delicacy across its native Southeast Asia, where durian season is currently in full swing.

The Conversation

Sun unleashes powerful X-class solar flare triggering radio blackouts over Australia, Southeast Asia and Japan (video)

Watch a powerful X-class solar flare erupt from the sun's surface on July 13 and find out how it affected Earth.

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Trump's policies paint a 'negative picture,' yet his willingness to 'cut deals' may help with China, says the CEO of Southeast Asia's largest bank

DBS CEO Piyush Gupta called the former president a "dealmaker" that's "not ideologically driven to anything."

Fortune

EU imposes additional tariffs on China-made EVs

The European Union has sharply raised import duties on Chinese electric vehicles to address what it sees as unfair competition.Starting Friday, provisional tariffs of up to 37.6% will be imposed on China-made EVs coming into the EU, on top of the standard 10% tariff on imported cars. Meanwhile, China's BYD…

France 24

China's BYD inaugurates first plant in Thailand as it expands reach into Southeast Asia

Chinese automaker BYD has inaugurated its first electric vehicle plant in Thailand, part of the company's effort to expand into Southeast Asia while also tackling wealthier markets in the U.S. and Europe

The Independent UK

Can You Overdose on Kratom? Understanding The Risks

Kratom, a natural herb from Southeast Asia, is known for its various benefits, but it also raises questions about safety, including the risk of overdose. In this article, we will address the crucial question: can you overdose on kratom? We will ...

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Across Southeast Asia, people paying respect to Spirits living on their Land is a normal part of life

Travelling through Southeast Asia, many tourists might notice small roadside shrines and Spirit Houses. Adorning shopfronts and homes, this practice ranges from makeshift shrines to ornate architectural buildings. Depending on regional differences, Spirit Houses might be filled with votive offerings such as talismans, flowers, fresh fruit, alcoholic beverages and incense.

The Conversation

Xi, Putin score wins as more Asia leaders aim to join BRICS

As Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese Premier Li Qiang wrapped up separate meetings in Southeast Asia this week, the two partners in the BRICS economic bloc encountered a region keen to join a group seen as a hedge against Western-led institutions.

The Times of India

Malaysia’s China-friendly stance is a bid to get its biggest trading partner to help keep the economy stable

China and Malaysia agreed to a dozen new deals during China Premier Li Qiang’s trip to the Southeast Asian country earlier this week.

Fortune

How do you lend money when you can’t charge interest? Banks in the Muslim world are figuring out how—and winning non-Muslim customers

Islamic finance contributes over a quarter of pretax profits for Malaysia’s Maybank, No. 17 on Fortune’s inaugural Southeast Asia 500.

Fortune

Southeast Asia Can Turn Excess Energy Into Economic Value Through Bitcoin Mining: Expert

Southeast Asia's strategic positioning as an industrial hub and its growing commitment toward renewable energy transition may set up the region as a suitable Bitcoin mining hub.

International Business Times

Grab's chief product officer says generative AI is an 'accelerator' in its drive to get more people using the app without 'friction'

Grab is one of the few tech startups on Fortune’s inaugural Southeast Asia 500 list, which ranks the region’s largest companies by revenue.

Fortune

What the new Fortune Southeast Asia 500 has in common with the U.S. Fortune 500

Finance and energy are big factors on both lists, but the rankings diverge from there.

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Thailand Senate Approves Same-Sex Marriage Bill

Thailand's Senate approves same-sex marriage bill, marking a significant step towards LGBTQ+ rights in Southeast Asia.

Al Jazeera

Thailand becomes first Southeast Asian country to allow same-sex marriage

Rights groups hail a ‘landmark moment’ as upper houses passes the marriage equality bill.

Fortune

Fortune's first-ever Southeast Asia 500 list captures a high-growth economy

Fortune's inaugural Southeast Asia 500 ranks the region's top companies by revenue.

Fortune

Introducing Fortune’s first-ever Southeast Asia 500: Firms that mine stuff, make stuff, and move stuff dominate

The inaugural Southeast Asia 500 looks a lot like the first version of the Fortune 500 from 1955: Oil, commodities, and industry dominate.

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The Independent UK

US defense secretary meets Cambodia's top officials to push for stronger ties with China's ally

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is in Cambodia to push for stronger military ties with China’s closest ally in Southeast Asia

The Independent UK

After a quarter century, Thailand's LGBTQ Pride Parade is seen as a popular and political success

Thailand is kicking off its annual celebration for the LGBTQ+ community’s Pride Month as the country is on course to become the first nation in Southeast Asia to legalize marriage equality

Fortune

Google promises $2 billion investment in Malaysia as Big Tech splurges on Southeast Asia spending

Google's pledge follows multi-billion dollar investment pledges from Microsoft and Amazon targeting Southeast Asia.

Al Jazeera

Google announces $2bn investment in Malaysia, as gov’t hails 26,500 jobs

Tech giant says investment in Southeast Asian country will ‘pave the way for delivering the transformative power of AI’.

Fortune

Southeast Asia gets hit by the dealmaking slump, with a 39% drop in private equity deals in 2023

Private equity investments in Southeast Asia totaled $9 billion in 2023, a significant drop from the $27 billion reported in 2021.

The Independent UK

East, Southeast Asia had record methamphetamine seizures last year. Profits remain in the billions

A new United Nations report says East and Southeast Asia are awash in record amounts of methamphetamine and other synthetic drugs

The Independent UK

The US defense secretary will visit Cambodia, one of China's closest allies, after regional talks

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is scheduled to make an official visit to Cambodia, one of China’s closest allies in Southeast Asia, after holding talks with his Chinese counterpart at an annual security conference in Singapore

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