Politics
Sri Lanka's parliamentary elections: Five things to know
Officials vow 'infection-free' poll as question of China's influence looms
Sri Lanka
Opinion
Sri Lankan president looks to consolidate power in delayed election
Coronavirus may push down turnout and give Rajapaksa majority to change constitution
International relations
China poised for diplomatic windfall in Sri Lanka elections
Beijing backs politicians and influential Buddhist leaders, expert says
International relations
Sri Lanka's India ties strained as Rajapaksa rethinks port deal
New president keeps 'Quad' at arms length and cozies up to China
Opinion
South Asia risks coronavirus lost decade
India and Pakistan's poor disease management will cost them dearly
Coronavirus
Coronavirus wrecks South Asian migrant livelihoods in Middle East
Some 900,000 stranded workers to test health care systems and economies
International relations
India sends hydroxychloroquine to Africa in war on coronavirus
Aid initiative to fill pandemic leadership failings of China and the US
International relations
Sri Lanka piles on more Chinese loans amid virus and debt crisis
Despite $4.8bn due this year, Rajapaksa reportedly agrees $1bn in new loans
Arts
Top 10 South Asian books to read during lockdown
From Indian mysteries to Nepalese histories, we have the perfect selection
Life
Top 10 South Asian films to stream during lockdown
For those confined by coronavirus, our pick of the best movies available at a click
Politics
Pandemic helps Sri Lanka president bypass dissolved parliament
Critics see 'constitutional crisis' with opposition to Rajapaksa neutralized
Tea Leaves
Covid-19 spawns both new and old-style Asian etiquette
Pandemic-inspired social changes point to shifts in modern manners
Coronavirus
Empty hotels in Sri Lanka and Nepal point to lengthy economic hit
Coronavirus threatens South Asia's vital tourism industry
Politics
Rajapaksa eyes Sri Lanka election landslide to tighten grip on power
Large majority would strengthen hand as India and China vie for influence
Coronavirus
Stuck in Wuhan: Pakistani students' cry for help falls on deaf ears
Islamabad fears nation's medical facilities cannot handle coronavirus patients
Japan immigration
Japan intensifies crackdown on student visa overstayers
Number of countries subject to stricter checks to increase tenfold
Economy
Nepal's new airport threatens 2.4m trees, angering greens
Government pushes on with $1.3bn project to handle flood of foreign tourists
Opinion
Asia's economies must learn to accommodate rise of robots
Technology can complement humans but it can also eliminate their jobs
Commodities
Cinnamon prices rise in a world thirsty for chai and lattes
Beloved spice also finds its way into skin care products and toothpaste
Coronavirus
Hun Sen offers Wuhan visit, while Pakistan resumes China flights
Beijing's clout generates measured responses to the virus crisis with some allies