Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka needs $5bn in 6 months, help from China for essentials: PM
'We have to restructure the entire economy,' Wickremesinghe says
Sri Lanka
Asia Insight
Beyond Sri Lanka, economic cyclone bears down on South Asia
From Pakistan to Maldives, forex and debt risks grow as inflationary headwinds build
Sri Lanka
Cash-strapped Sri Lanka looks to Russia to quench thirst for oil
Desperate South Asian country unlikely to face repercussions, analysts say
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka hikes tax rates as inflation soars to record 39.1%
Cash-strapped government attempts to boost revenue ahead of budget release
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka PM proposes more cabinet accountability amid economic crisis
Move comes after weeks of street protests triggered by the country's economic crisis
The Future of Asia 2022
Thailand's Prayuth: Open, rules-based Asia key to post-COVID growth
Singapore's Lee warns of arms race, Malaysia PM highlights supply risks at Nikkei forum
The Future of Asia 2022
China ex-official warns of Ukraine war's impact on Asian trade
Economic setback may be similar to 2008 financial crisis, says former WTO envoy
The Future of Asia 2022
South Korea to restore Japan ties 'as soon as possible,' next envoy says
On North Korea, Yun Duk-min says U.N. is 'paralyzed' due to Ukraine issue
The Future of Asia 2022
Thai PM Prayuth says states 'must support' multilateral trading systems
Digitalization, clean energy will be 'key drivers' for economic growth
The Future of Asia 2022
Sri Lanka president calls for international help as crisis swirls
Supporting vulnerable nations bolsters global stability, says Rajapaksa
The Future of Asia 2022
Vietnam Deputy PM urges world to 'put aside' disagreements
Asia needs stronger 'sense of responsibility' to maintain peace, pursue prosperity
The Future of Asia 2022
Malaysia's Ismail Sabri says war, friction causing 'negative ripples'
'No country' can solve climate change problem on its own
The Future of Asia 2022
Singapore PM Lee warns of nuclear 'arms race' amid Ukraine war
U.S.-China tensions risk splitting supply chains or 'worse unintended consequences'
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka prime minister takes on finance minister role
Wickremesinghe puts together new cabinet as nation seeks bailout from IMF
Asia Insight
Flight of the Rajapaksas: Sri Lankan dynasty faces reckoning
Accused of mismanagement and corruption, the nation's top clan is down but not out
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka fills out cabinet as PM warns of food shortages
Tourism-dependent country already lacks fuel and medicine amid forex crisis
Podcast
Asia Stream: Asia's Inflation Dilemma
Rising prices are hurting wallets across the world. The crisis is particularly bad in Sri Lanka and Turkey, and in Japan, people are facing inflation for the first time in decades.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's central bank chief confirms first foreign bond default
Weerasinghe offers hope on fuel crunch, points to political stability 'improvement'
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka pushes airline privatization as debt grace period ends
Experts welcome PM's plan for national carrier despite doubts over finding buyer
Sri Lanka
Nepotism, bad policy push Sri Lanka to brink of economic ruin
Some blame China's 'debt trap diplomacy' but reasons for crisis are legion
