Politics
With China as its mentor, Pakistan triples arms exports
Islamabad pitches its weapons to budget-minded countries like Turkey and Myanmar
Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan
Politics
Sri Lankan Muslims pressured to curb rise of extremism
Religious schools and communities relieved by IS leader's death
International relations
Sri Lanka plays its India hand with airport upgrade as poll nears
Pro-China opposition decries pork-barrel politics ahead of presidential election
The Big Story
Divide and conquer: Sri Lankan strongman plots an election return
Pro-China, populist Rajapaksa family looks to lead the debt-burdened nation
The Big Story
Sri Lanka's 'debt trap' port thriving, Chinese owners claim
Seen as an emblem of Beijing's expansionist goals, business is picking up in Hambantota
Politics
Bangladesh in talks with US to buy Apaches and missiles
Despite long China ties, Dhaka seeks Washington's help with military upgrade
Belt and Road
China to host Afghan rivals in drive to expand Belt and Road
Taliban included in peace talks as Beijing aims to isolate Xinjiang separatists
Kashmir turmoil
Indian anger at Malaysia's Kashmir stance threatens palm oil trade
Mahathir's 'unprovoked' and 'unacceptable' remarks prompt talk of boycott
Interview
Pakistan president sees Belt and Road as path to poverty relief
Alvi says economy is on mend as money laundering and corruption subside
Japan immigration
Record 25,900 foreign students landed jobs in Japan in 2018
Asian countries accounted for 95%, led by China, Vietnam and Nepal
Opinion
Modi should not become complacent after successful summit with Xi
Kashmir and Pakistan are causing rift between India and China
Belt and Road
Pakistan's stalled China-backed rail project prompts turn to Japan
Regional leaders show 'buyer's remorse' over cost of Belt and Road loans
Opinion
India, driven by Hindu nationalism, has no right to repress Kashmir
Locals fear Modi's constitutional change will lead to colonization
Economy
India accuses China over influx of cheap bicycles from neighbors
New Delhi probes possible breach of trade deal by Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
Belt and Road
Pakistan's Khan uses special ordinance to push China's Belt and Road
Powerful new agency and tax holiday for Gwadar port operator likely to fuel controversy
International relations
China enables Pakistan to become a defense exporter
India outflanked as Islamabad sells JF-17 fighter jets to Myanmar and Nigeria
Belt and Road
Himalayan railway plan at stake as China's Xi pays rare visit to Nepal
Trip follows lectures to ruling party cadres on Belt and Road champion's 'thought'
