From rice to palm oil, Asian crops output forecast lower as El Nino strengthens
Insufficient rains in Southeast Asia, meanwhile, could dent supplies of palm oil, the world's most widely used vegetable oil, while extreme weather in top corn and soybean importer China is putting food output at risk.
Cambodia poised for SEA Games with Chinese flavour
More than 11,000 athletes, coaches and delegates from 10 other countries will descend on the country for the Games, which run until May 17.
Singapore's first-ever Olympic champion pulls out of SEA Games
Joseph Schooling, who has been performing his two years of mandatory military service, was mired in a drug controversy last year.
Hong Kong floating restaurant sinks in South China Sea
Jumbo floating restaurant, a once famed but financially struggling Hong Kong tourist attraction, sank in the South China Sea after being towed away from the city, its parent company says.
India’s May palm oil imports drop 10% as Indonesia curbs exports
The south Asian country is the world's biggest importer of vegetable oils and lower purchases could weigh on Malaysian palm oil futures.
Malaysia to start work on travel corridor with Indonesia
They will also finalise maritime borders in accordance with international law, according to Indonesia's foreign minister.
Covid outbreaks in Southeast Asia threaten global supply chains
Coronavirus curbs in the region have led companies to shut factories and suspend or reduce operations.
Indonesia may reopen to tourists from some countries in October, says minister
He says a decision will be made 'cautiously', first considering countries where the Covid-19 situation is less severe.
