Indo-Pacific
U.S. scores small wins during trade czar's Indo-Pacific tour
Tai makes bid for new order in visits to Japan, South Korea and India
India
Opinion
Why the BRICs nations have not turned the world upside down
Grouping was never ready for today's crop of leaders
Opinion
Modi's retrograde move to spike farm laws will set back reform
Decoding the politics behind government's surprise decision
Opinion
China's bullying of tiny Bhutan risks South Asian stability
David and Goliath struggle exposes Beijing's expansionist intent
Market Spotlight
Venture capital funds pile into India's startup scene
Country attracts record number of investors as China's appeal dims
COP26
COP26 lays bare schism between developed and developing nations
Poorer countries weigh economic progress against environmental protection
Indo-Pacific
India and Vietnam will define the future of Asia: Kurt Campbell
Japan to host next Quad summit in 2022, U.S. Indo-Pacific coordinator says
Politics
Indian government to scrap contentious farm laws
PM Modi expresses regret that changes to market failed to catch on
IPO
Paytm shares dive 27% after completing India's largest IPO
Stock plunge on debut causes headache for its backer SoftBank
Business deals
Japan's Kubota to buy Indian farm equipment maker Escorts
Deal aimed at raising Japanese company's share in world's largest tractor market
Transportation
AirAsia in final talks with Tata Group to exit India: sources
Malaysian budget carrier winding down presence amid market challenges, COVID
Environment
India's capital shuts schools -- due to air pollution, not COVID
Power plants and construction work halted as 'severe' toxic smog blankets Delhi
Startups
Mensa Brands becomes India's fastest unicorn in just six months
Brand aggregator startup boosted by tail winds of economic recovery from COVID
Sports
Billionaires bet on big-money TV deal for Indian Premier League
Cricket competition has two new teams and a lot riding on broadcasting rights talks
International relations
India ignores U.S. sanctions risk, receives Russian S-400 missiles
Move comes as Delhi, Moscow prepare for annual summit in December
COP26
COP26: What Asia pledged, from China to Vietnam and Philippines
Sideline deals on 'coal, cars, cash and trees' set to impact growth strategies
Education
International students to U.S. rebound only 4% after COVID-hit year
Japan saw biggest drop of 32% in 2020-21 as nondegree language programs closed
SoftBank
SoftBank closes in on lucrative gains from India's IPO rush
Paytm and PolicyBazaar IPOs offer respite to Japan's beleaguered investor
COP26
China and India will need to explain coal move, COP26 President says
Text on coal-fired power was changed to 'phase down' from 'phase out'
Coronavirus
India to reopen for tourists Monday as it eases COVID restrictions
Good news for the hospitality sector comes as infections fall, vaccination picks up