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The CEO overcame diverse cultural differences to expand his insurance empire across south-east Asia
Party General Secretary Thongloun Sisoulith enjoys high support as ‘clean’ leader
Companies that can manage their debts and take advantage of society’s greater reliance on tech will be best placed to thrive in the recovery
Didi Chuxing and Tokopedia among those set to launch IPOs on back of listings boom
Largest shipping group says air the only option for essential goods as companies fret over risks to cargo
Finding an alternative to coal is the biggest obstacle to Beijing achieving net-zero emissions
Transforming hotels into rental apartments is easy; changing them back is a lot harder
Indonesia the latest to consider blank cheque vehicles as Wall Street mania hits
Biden administration in talks with Japan, India and Australia to distribute jabs across region
The lender’s group bonus pool has been slashed and further cost cuts are in the works
Sharp local proverb captures sense of tokenism and old mores resisting change
Pivot to lower alcohol content as drinks culture yields to pandemic and social change
Asean and others welcome hedge against US-China rivalry
Demonstrations continue in Yangon and other cities as internet service partially restored
However distasteful, negotiations are needed to avert a bloodbath and to restore Aung San Suu Kyi
In a tumultuous year, the region accounted for more than half of all foreign direct investment
Army arrests civilian government as US warns it will ‘take action’ against those responsible
Asia equities advance with precious metal in Reddit forum’s crosshairs
SGX looks to ‘blank cheque’ companies to capitalise on surging investment in region’s tech start-ups
Debt sales by governments and companies pass $45bn since start of year
Political dynasties unite to pile pressure on prime minister battling to maintain authority
Ex-state department official Kurt Campbell expected to serve in new administration role
Atypical uncertainty surrounds five-yearly contest after ruling party failed to narrow field of contenders
Conglomerate will invest $1.5bn for 9.9% stake in US hydrogen fuel cell group Plug Power
The pandemic has been a catalyst for change in health, tech and working practices
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