Business
The internet poised to dethrone TV as ad king
Advertising dollars follow consumer eyes to smartphones
Bhutan
Politics
Pakistan bets on a Chinese development project, but debt looms
International lenders and ratings agencies fret over growing financial burden
Economy
Pakistan equities buoyant ahead of index reclassification
Analysts say banking, construction stocks to benefit from inward investment
Finance
Sri Lanka struggles to build foreign reserves
Dollar shortage poses 'crisis' moment as government plans sales of state assets
Economy
ADB scholarships help foster human resources
Some 3,500 people across Asia have benefited from bank program
Economy
Nepal Maoists roll out red carpet for foreign investors
Former revolutionary communists seek overseas funding for development
Politics
Pakistan wrestles with growing 'Chinese corridor' debt
Analysts say burden of economic agreement with Beijing may be unsustainable
Politics
Japan moves gingerly toward accepting immigrants
While local integration efforts flourish, national policies get low marks
Politics
Hindu nationalism could hinder modern development
After Modi's state poll victory, Nepal and other neighboring countries must deal with India's expanded influence
Economy
Sri Lanka finance minister pledges fiscal discipline
Strict adherence to IMF's demand to cap budget deficit at 3.5% by 2020
Economy
Maldives' sovereign bond offer tests economic prospects
Island group's first international debt instrument highlights economic and political concerns
Business
The 'Asian Netflix' takes on the pirates
Iflix finds Asian niche and offers US and regional content
Business
Japan's YKK to take on Chinese rivals in low-end zipper segment
High-performance fastener producer eyes dramatic growth in Asia
Economy
Sri Lanka and its cheap labor pool
Factory worker pay slow to go up despite economy's steady growth
Economy
Bangladesh to pour $2 billion of reserves into infrastructure fund
Critics question whether money will serve public needs or political whims
Business
India's Bharti Airtel snaps up Telenor's local unit
Norwegian telecom's farewell underscores tough conditions in crowded market
Business
Uniqlo operator publicizes nearly 150 suppliers
Japanese casual clothier yields to industry norm amid human-rights concerns
