International relations
Japan races China to secure Asian port rights
Tokyo on the lookout over Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative
Sri Lanka
Economy
China surges to world's No. 2 overseas investor
$183bn spending spree in 2016, up 44%, puts country behind only US, says UN
Economy
Bangladesh confident of becoming 'new Asian Tiger'
Official says Japanese investment is vital, security is being strengthened
Economy
Lack of regional integration holding South Asia back
Regional experts call for more cooperation to truly become a 'global growth hotspot'
Politics
Shangri-La Dialogue focuses on terrorism in SE Asia
Mindanao siege a wake-up call for ASEAN's fight against extremism
Economy
Indian entrepreneur, Taiwanese virologist, Pakistani foundation honored
Asia's health and welfare innovators awarded for weaving better safety net in the region
Economy
GE, McDonald's show how to make money, not enemies
How to overcome anti-globalization and spread the profits around
Business trends
East Asian workers remarkably disengaged
Managerial changes needed before weak motivation harms performance
Economy
Social media presents dilemmas and opportunities in Asian tourism boom
Online booking platforms pose long-term threat to traditional hotel sector
Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan
Everest deaths pile pressure on Nepal
Impoverished country accused of not doing enough to assist climber safety
Economy
Pakistan's finance minister paints a bright economic picture
Ishaq Dar lauds infrastructure and development partnerships as a path to growth
Politics
Asian neighbors still leery of China's Belt and Road initiative
India boycotts Beijing gathering; Russia sends Putin despite concerns about China's growing regional influence
Education
Breaking the poverty trap through education
Lack of access to opportunities perpetuates vicious cycle in Asia
'New Silk Road' Summit in Beijing
China-Pakistan project encroaches on Indian territory, minister says
Industry chief expects strong foreign investment inflows into India to continue
Business
SriLankan Airlines' search for a new partner turns desperate
Ministers scramble for replacement after TPG drops rehabilitation bid
Economy
Japan, World Bank team on funding for developing nations
JICA partnership backs private-sector infrastructure to aid political stability
Business
SriLankan's search for new partner getting desperate
Senior ministers tasked with finding replacement after TPG withdraws bid
Economy
Financing partnerships paving way forward for Pakistan -- Ishaq Dar
Finance minister sees 6% GDP rise as cash flows where it's needed most