International relations
China unresponsive over FTA talks with Sri Lanka
Beijing possibly hoping for a return to power of the Rajapaksa clan
Pakistan
Opinion
WhatsApp, murder and the dark side of social media
Amid controversy over lynchings in India, message service must boost support in emerging markets
Arts
The architect who let the light into Sri Lanka
Geoffrey Bawa's 'tropical modernism' sweeps the island's hotel sector
Politics
Pakistan election outlook worries neighbors as military plays hand
Opposition party gains ahead of this month's vote
International relations
China lends $1bn to Pakistan to boost foreign reserves
Islamabad's dependence on Beijing loans grows further
Politics
India migrants face judgment day with border state's census
Assam on edge as Modi's 2014 vow to eject 'Bangladeshi infiltrators' echoes
Opinion
China tie is key to Pakistan's security and prosperity
Cooperation with Beijing represents a chance to forge regional peace
Trade war
Soybean showdown: China removes tariffs in Asia
Beijing touts alternatives to US, but effect may be limited
Economy
No 'debt trap' with AIIB, president vows
India's Modi wants greater involvement with China-led development bank
Economy
China-led AIIB to spend $3.5bn with focus on India
Bank says it is 'apolitical' and wants to connect Asia and Africa
Companies
Telenor bets on Asia's bottom-of-the-pyramid market
Norway's telecom operator expands presence in Myanmar, Bangladesh and Pakistan
International relations
China-led Shanghai grouping offers challenge to G-7
From North Korea to Iran, the SCO's unity contrasts with Western rancor
Asia Insight
China emerges as wild card in elections across Asia
Incumbents draw on Beijing's support as opponents tap resentment of its influence
Companies
With Dhaka metro order, Marubeni aims to unclog Asia's streets
Japanese trading house and India's Larsen join hands in Bangladeshi capital
International relations
China's Belt and Road builds trail of stakes in Asian bourses
Shanghai-Shenzhen group beats Indian bid for share of Bangladesh's main exchange
Economy
Bangladesh to join space age amid skepticism about costs
Government hopes satellite launch will help image ahead of elections
International relations
China's specter looms over Modi's Nepal visit
Indian PM faces diplomatic hurdles but could win votes back home
Asia300
Alibaba buys Pakistani online marketplace
Daraz services Myanmar, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal
