Economy
Economies begin to flourish at Rohingya refugee camps
Steady salaries and supplies create 'comfort' that could impede repatriation
Pakistan
International relations
In pictures: The plight of Myanmar's Rohingya refugees
A grim life and uncertain future confront 670,000 people stranded in Bangladesh
Companies
Honda eyes top slot in India's two-wheeler market
Local unit chief wants to cement country's position as export hub
International relations
UN Security Council to visit Myanmar and Bangladesh
Members hope to see the city to which masses of Rohingya have fled
Economy
Automation not a threat to Asian workers, says ADB
Chief economist says new trade pacts will offset impact of US-China tariff fight
Companies
Indonesian carrier Lion Air hunts for South Asian routes
Airline to purchase 50 narrow-body Boeing planes for $6bn
International relations
Nepal's prime minister walks tightrope on India visit
Courted by Delhi and Beijing, Oli wants to extract investments from both
Politics
Brahma Chellaney: China carries out a stealthy war in the Himalayas
India flounders as Beijing works to steadily change the status quo
The Big Story
Is China's Belt and Road working? A progress report from eight countries
Beijing's infrastructure push clouded by project delays and mounting debt
Economy
Only bigger public investment can ease Asia's infrastructure shortages
Private funding is too small to close the gap in transport, energy and telecoms
Business trends
Motorbike-sharing app helps tackle Nepal's transport woes
Startup Tootle plans expansion beyond Kathmandu as rival gears up
Commodities
New Asian importers shaking up world LNG market
China's consumption also growing, Asia now accounts for 70% of global demand
Economy
Pakistan believes it can jump from 147th to 50s in ease-of-business
Investment board chief beckons companies to special economic zones
Economy
Bangladesh replaces Chinese toys with local products
Domestic manufacturing surges to meet rising demand and cultural tastes
Arts
Masks and puppets tell Sri Lanka's ancient tales
Local performers battle to keep traditional art forms relevant
International relations
Japan and Sri Lanka to step up maritime cooperation
Abe seeks to counter China with health and infrastructure assistance
