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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Fortune

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.

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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.

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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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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

The Independent UK

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.

Fortune

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’.

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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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Kratom Consumption Tips: How Often Can You Take Kratom?

Kratom, a tropical tree from Southeast Asia, has gained attention for its potential mood and pain relief benefits. This article explores key aspects of responsible kratom consumption, with a focus on the primary question: how often can you take ...

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Robe-wearing DJ NewJeansNim draws complaints from Singapore Buddhists

South Korean performer has won praise at home for boosting Buddhism, but Southeast Asia has been less welcoming.

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F1 says Thailand, South Korea and Indonesia eyeing races

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The Independent UK

New study rewrites theory of how first humans arrived in Australia

Humans from Southeast Asia likely used New Guinea rather than Timor Island as stepping stone to Australia

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How to Take Kratom Powder: A Complete Guide

Kratom, which is a member of the coffee family, is a tropical species of the Mitragyna Speciosa tree, naturally growing in the regions of Southeast Asia. Throughout history, its use in traditional medicine in locations like Thailand and Indonesia ...

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Western volunteers join the battle against Myanmar’s military regime

Travelling independently to Southeast Asia, they say they were inspired by the bravery of the anti-coup fighters.

International Business Times

Amazon Says Will Invest $9 Billion In Singapore

Amazon said Tuesday it would invest US$9 billion in Singapore over the next four years to expand its cloud computing capabilities in the city.

International Business Times

Vietnam Temperature Records Tumble As Heatwave Scorches

More than 100 temperature records fell across Vietnam in April, according to official data, as a deadly heatwave scorches South and Southeast Asia.

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