Business
China-led consortium wins 40% stake in Pakistan bourse
Bidding took place in December; deal to be sealed on Jan. 20
Bhutan
Business
Chaudhary blames politics for Nepal earthquake 'struggle'
Billionaire businessman calls for people to deliver radical change
Japan
The Japanese who transformed Nepal's tourism industry
Takashi Miyahara went 'native' and has made a big mark on his adopted homeland
Economy
R.I.P. TPP, time to turn back to the WTO
Global multilateral setting best to revive faltering trade cooperation
Politics
Rakhine conflict changes Myanmar's game
Myanmar's de facto leader makes plea for ASEAN solidarity over conflict
Business
Fast Retailing to name suppliers, allaying labor concerns
Japanese fast-fashion seller appealing to the socially conscious
Business
Spanish soccer sets goal of doubling Asian fan base
La Liga plans offices in Singapore, Tokyo to connect with football-mad region
Politics
Rakhine conflict changes Myanmar's game
International outcry over Rohingya crackdown puts fresh pressure on Suu Kyi
Politics
Christianity's rise tests Nepal's new secularism
Natural disasters, changes in society have fueled interest in the religion
Economy
Trade, foreign investment key to Asia's growth, says ADB
Bank's annual report calls for deeper regional links to ward off protectionism
Business
Sri Lanka to sell port to Chinese company
Strategically located harbor could become part of key global trade route
Business
Pakistan bourse to take final bids for 40% stake
Exchange could see swell of activity from China's belt and road initiative
Business
Sri Lankan auto-parts maker rides global demand wave
With Japanese insights, an auto-parts maker leads the way for Sri Lanka's industrial sector.
Economy
No long-term stagnation for Asia, ADB president says
Solid consumption and investment seen propelling emerging economies
Economy
Pakistan presses ahead with LNG
Oil minister outlines plans to become top-six producer within three years
Economy
Bangladesh Bank chasing stolen funds in Philippines
Delegation visits Manila to seek assistance retrieving $66mln
Politics
Stuck with India's old notes, Nepalese struggle with losses
Kathmandu awaits decision from New Delhi on knock-on effects of currency crisis
