Trade
India-U.K. trade talks home in on digital trade, investor protection
Pressure mounts for agreement to come soon as elections loom in both countries
Economy
Opinion
Asia needs to face up to the downsides of biofuels
Blending mandates distort food markets and can have environmental side effects
Natural disasters
Earthquake in Afghanistan kills at least 13, 9 of them in Pakistan
Shaking felt across South and Central Asia
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka president declares 'new journey' as first IMF cash arrives
Wickremesinghe vows more reforms but experts wary of 'Band-Aid' fixes
Opinion
Social investment tools can fill developing Asia's finance gaps
Structures allow governments to tap companies, diaspora communities for support
Economy
IMF approves $3bn bailout for Sri Lanka
Program expected to improve country's standing in international capital markets
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka counts down to IMF bailout seen as 'just the beginning'
Tough reforms of state enterprises await after Monday decision on $2.9bn package
Politics
Pakistan's ex-PM Khan to appear in court, defusing political stand-off
Supporters and security forces clashed earlier in week amid legal proceedings
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka's economy contracted 7.8% in 2022
Island finds itself short of dollars as it awaits $2.9bn IMF rescue
Politics
India's path to overtake China hinges on tighter contract enforcement
With backlog of 50m disputes, modernizing rule of law key to attracting more investment
Commodities
India's big lithium find fuels hopes and fears in Jammu and Kashmir
Deposits could power EV boom but also affect environment, Pakistan tensions
Opinion
India's failing schools rule out any 'demographic dividend'
Expanded ranks of unemployable youth will not bring prosperity
Economy
Bangladesh banks feel squeeze of Moody's outlook downgrade
Sector faces higher costs, pressure for reform as economic worries mount
Sri Lanka crisis
China relents on Sri Lanka debt, paving way for bailout
Beijing eyes opportunity to extend clout over Global South
Economy
Sri Lanka closes in on $2.9bn IMF deal after China support
Bonds jump, rupee soars on prospect of IMF deal signoff
Asia Insight
Sri Lanka says IMF aid in reach after year of anger, hunger and fear
President hints new China letter will seal deal; local elections in focus
Finance
China approves $1.3bn loan rollover for Pakistan: finance minister
As forex reserves dwindle, Islamabad essentially borrows back money it repaid
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka raises rates to secure IMF bailout
Cash-strapped South Asian nation awaiting $2.9 billion facility
Economy
Pakistan central bank hikes interest rate to 20%, a 27-year high
Jump of 300 basis points was wider than expected as authorities hope for IMF aid
Opinion
Companies waiting for India to complete reforms will miss out
Bold multinationals are seizing best opportunities with official support
