Economy
Malaysia and Thailand GDP outlooks cut as China slows: JCER
Economists also warn that El Nino's swelter will impact India and Indonesia
Economy
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka fails first IMF review, no timeline for further aid
Fund says crisis-hit economy needs tax reforms to boost coffers
Comment
India unlikely to solve Japan's labor shortage
Language hurdles and low salaries make other countries more attractive
Opinion
India is serious about becoming a global electronics hub
While policy tensions remain, subsidies and reforms prove government commitment
Economy
Pakistan army trades tanks for tractors in food-security push
Sprawling military-run farms stoke backlash over armed forces' pervasive presence
G20 Summit
With China in mind, G20 agrees to boost lending at India summit
Bloc of major economies hopes financing will enhance influence in Global South
Belt and Road
China's Belt and Road at crossroads as more loans turn sour
10 years in, Beijing enjoys greater clout but new investments trend down
Opinion
Foreign investors just aren't sold on India
FDI is falling as companies still find competitors like Vietnam more attractive
Economy
Pakistan's inflated electricity rates spark public uproar
Citizens burn bills and protest but IMF terms leave government few options
Travel & Leisure
Bhutan halves $200 daily tourist tax to spur sluggish recovery
Discount until 2027 highlights challenge of balancing economy, sustainability
Economy
India GDP growth hit 7.8% in April-June, fastest in a year
Economy accelerates on services, capex but coming months may bring headwinds
Trade
India's PC import curbs draw U.S. concerns
Washington wants time to review licensing scheme ahead of November start
Opinion
Rising food prices are clouding Asian rate cut outlook
Governments should review available policy tools to boost supplies
Politics
Pakistan blasphemy law and violence risk EU trade status
Recent legislation, church attacks could have economic consequences, experts say
Interview
India aims for tenfold boost in Japanese business presence: envoy
Ambassador Sibi George sets sights on Japan's small businesses with new advisory team
Trade
India expands rice exports curbs with 20% duty on parboiled grade
Move expected to further lift already high global prices
International relations
G20 trade meeting ends with 'concrete' plans, no Ukraine consensus
Ministers agree on supply chain mapping but formal communique still elusive
International relations
China's Xi Jinping calls for accelerated BRICS expansion
South Africa says 22 countries have formally asked to join bloc
Asia Insight
Papua New Guinea's Marape: Pacific power broker or PM in peril?
Amid U.S.-China balancing act, PNG leader faces mounting pressure at home
Your Week in Asia
China prime rate, Cambodia's new PM, India moon landing mission
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Economy
Pakistan eyes deeper discounts as Russian oil imports hit snag
Current deal economically infeasible despite official denials, insiders say
Economy
India's climate extremes force Modi into food-policy balancing act
Northern landslides are latest in string of crises disrupting agriculture
Economy
Bangladesh's looming debt bills to China, Russia fuel forex fears
Dhaka must be 'very careful' with reserves as infrastructure loans come due
Opinion
India has better options than banning rice exports
Frequent policy changes may jeopardize country's leading market position
Commodities
India's rice export ban brings chaos to Thai market
Surging demand sparks speculative hoarding, undercuts export opportunity