Economy
Pandemic to cut Asian growth to 2.2%, worst since 1998 crisis: ADB
Thailand, Hong Kong and seven other economies to shrink, China to slow sharply
Central Asia
Coronavirus
Central Asia virus responses run gamut from crisis to nonchalance
Pandemic tests economies, health systems, China ties -- and folk remedies
Coronavirus
IMF extends $120.9m to help Kyrgyzstan fight coronavirus
Country faces urgent balance of payment needs as outbreak closes borders
Coronavirus
Central Asian nations tighten restrictions as coronavirus spreads
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan expand countermeasures
Economy
Oil price plunge thrusts Kazakhstan into crisis mode
Saudi-Russian spat slams local currency and compounds coronavirus fallout
International relations
US-Taliban sign historic troop withdrawal deal in Doha
Experts warn that the agreement faces difficulties ahead
Life
Mongolians embrace 21st century tourism boom
Business opportunities blossom as nomads discover Airbnb
International relations
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan spurn US call to confront China
Pompeo's plea to end 'repression' of Muslim minorities also draws Chinese ire
Japan immigration
Japan intensifies crackdown on student visa overstayers
Number of countries subject to stricter checks to increase tenfold
Belt and Road
Beijing-backed Pakistan port opens as hub for Afghanistan trade
Gwadar challenges Indian interests in region, but China's ROI remains unclear
