Tea Leaves
Trashing paradise: The perils of post-pandemic tourism
After enforced lull, travel returns to Indonesia's Bali with a vengeance
South Asia
Politics
Nepal's new PM aims to balance India, China ties with economy in focus
Former rebel chief Prachanda unexpectedly returns as leader
Politics
Former Maldives president Yameen to appeal 11-year jail term
Opposition leader convicted on corruption and money laundering charges
DealStreetAsia
Indian AI company Tredence raises $175m
Private equity firm Advent International to be represented on startup's board
Afghanistan turmoil
Afghanistan ends year with 'retrograde' moves on executions, women
Public punishments, wider ban on female education drag country back to 1990s
Technology
India's 'hungry' market spurs hope for LinkedIn growth: Asia chief
Indonesian subtitles to be added to site's e-learning courses in 2023
Economy
Malaysia, Indonesia 2023 GDPs revised up on firm spending: JCER
Economist consensus shows 5 ASEAN countries to expand 4.3%, India 5.6%
Myanmar Crisis
At least 180 Rohingya feared dead: U.N. refugee agency
'Unseaworthy' boat that left Bangladesh has likely sunk, UNHCR says
Photos
2022 in pictures: Japan's former PM assassination, Seoul Halloween crush and more
A selection of striking images from across Asia, and the stories behind them
Afghanistan turmoil
Taliban bans female staff at NGOs, putting aid efforts at risk
U.N. warns decision could affect millions as Afghanistan enters winter
Media & Entertainment
Billionaire Adani to control 65% of NDTV as founders sell stake
Move raises fears that acquisition threatens free media in India
Terrorism
Suicide bombing in Islamabad kills 2 suspects and policeman
Attack comes two days after a Pakistani military operation killed 25 TTP militants
Politics
Pakistan's Punjab chief minister sacked in blow to ex-PM Imran Khan
Move hinders former leader's push for snap polls; court challenge looms
Economy
Pakistan's dollar profiteers prosper as banks, businesses suffer
Greenbacks smuggled in orange crates to Afghan border in pursuit of fat margins
Women's Wealth
COMMENTARY - Women are imperative for growth in Asia, now more than ever
Inclusion-driven policy and corporate culture are key to post-COVID economic recovery
Interview
Carl Pei's Nothing targets India with eye-catching smartphones
Head of company's India unit says it's focusing on software as well as design
Automobiles
Tesla, Tata and others tout affordability as Asia's EV race heats up
Cheaper options expected to help market fully take off next year
Business Spotlight
Asia's rising interest rates boost banks -- but risks grow for 2023
Lenders in Japan and China lag peers enjoying fatter borrowing margins
Opinion
Pakistan will need more than force to quash its Taliban threat
Authorities must work with local residents to squeeze out militants
DealStreetAsia
IFC offers $400m loan to India's HDFC for green, cheaper housing
Proposed funding follows earlier $250m finance
