Tea Leaves
Yeti or not, something interesting is out there
A Himalayan odyssey brings some unexpected insights
South Asia
Politics
Maldives' Muizzu marches to victory on anti-India drumbeat
Some expect new pro-China president to work with both Beijing, New Delhi
International relations
Bangladesh-U.S. election rift widens over visas, envoy safety
Washington adds pressure for fair polls seen as 'Rubicon' moment for democracy
Sri Lanka crisis
China keeps Sri Lanka in debt grip, stalling IMF relief
Failed bailout review raises stakes of Wickremesinghe's upcoming trip to Beijing
Belt and Road
China spurned Pakistan's proposals for new Belt and Road projects
Meeting minutes reflect Beijing's concerns over political instability, security
Market Spotlight
For India tech startups, IPO success hinges on foreign investors
While domestic managers exercise caution, overseas funds take opportunities
Life
Extramarital dating site signposts Indian social shift
The dynamics of relationships are changing as women claim more freedom
Energy
Philippine, Bangladesh power giants: Gas needed in green transition
Aboitiz, Summit Power point to developing Asia's massive electricity demand
Your Week in Asia
U.S.-Philippine naval drills, Nobel Prizes, India policy rates
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
International relations
On topic: What led to India-Canada tensions?
A collection of stories to catch up on a recent hot topic
Politics
Pro-China candidate projected to win Maldives presidency: local media
Opposition's Mohamed Muizzu leads count with 54% of the vote
International relations
India-Canada ties burned by Sikh separatist flame fed in diaspora
Nijjar killing only part of overseas Khalistan movement's complex, bloody history
Electronics
China's Xiaomi accelerates push into India despite tensions
Smartphone maker enters new supply deal with contract manufacturer Dixon
Politics
Suicide blasts in Pakistan kill at least 57, injure over 60
Bombings come amid surge in attacks raising stakes ahead of January elections
Economy
Malaysia and Thailand GDP outlooks cut as China slows: JCER
Economists also warn that El Nino's swelter will impact India and Indonesia
Politics
Maldives' ex-President Nasheed plays kingmaker in election runoff
Pro-India Solih, China-friendly Muizzu set for final showdown on Saturday
Markets
China jitters turn private equity investors toward India, Indonesia
But analysts warn of steep learning curve, limited exit routes for dealmakers
Opinion
Working with Gulf states, India can build a new center of power
'IMEC' could point the way forward for emergence of world's 'fourth pole'
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka fails first IMF review, no timeline for further aid
Fund says crisis-hit economy needs tax reforms to boost coffers
Opinion
Even democratic BRICS value solidarity more than democratic values
G20 summit outcome shows shift in group's balance of power
International relations
China's media mouthpieces troll West over India-Canada spat
From Sri Lanka to Pakistan, Sikh separatist killing stirs mix of reactions
Energy
$100 oil unlikely to dent Asian demand in short term: analysts
China and India expected to keep buying in part thanks to 'sanctions discount'
International relations
India will look into any 'specific' info on Sikh separatist killing in Canada
Foreign minister says New Delhi is open to probing Hardeep Singh Nijjar's death
International relations
Canadian general says rift with India 'not affecting' military ties
Ottawa takes part in Delhi meeting of officials from over 30 Indo-Pacific armies
Climate Change
IEA says route to net zero requires more cash and less politics
Many regions have been sweltering as temperatures hit record levels