Natural disasters
Tropical cyclone kills at least 97 in Indonesia, East Timor
About 30,000 hit by floods; ongoing storm hinders evacuation efforts
East Timor
Opinion
How East Timor went from democratic success to failed petro-state
Hunger and hopelessness will persist without a complete economic overhaul
Opinion
COVID-19 wipes out East Timor's dreams of oil and gas riches
Chinese investment the only hope for project championed by Xanana Gusmao
Opinion
Indo-Pacific network must evolve to meet changing threats
US is working with partners to defend a free and open region
Economy
ADB warns coronavirus threatens to chop 10% off global output
Bank says fiscal and monetary responses needed immediately to soften fallout
Opinion
For developing world, Belt and Road Initiative is best deal around
China's infrastructure offer supports economic growth in Europe, Africa and Asia
Nikkei Asia Prizes
Grab co-founders, clean water pioneer and museum curator honored
Nikkei recognizes outstanding contributions to quality of life in Asia
Economy
Pandemic to cut Asian growth to 2.2%, worst since 1998 crisis: ADB
Thailand, Hong Kong and seven other economies to shrink, China to slow sharply
Interview
World Bank warns of 'third shock' after coronavirus and trade war
Developing Asia urged to address expected poverty surge, financial distress
Opinion
Dutch king's visit to Indonesia shows why apologies matter
Royal words should trigger wider review of imperial and post-colonial violence
Politics
East Timor PM resigns after government coalition collapses
Island nation faces political instability after Taur Matan Ruak quits
Japan immigration
Japan intensifies crackdown on student visa overstayers
Number of countries subject to stricter checks to increase tenfold
Arts
Lisbon's Museum of the Orient highlights Portugal's history in Asia
From textiles to tai chi, gallery stands as testament to enduring connection
Belt and Road
China drops $11bn anchors to expand Maritime Silk Road
State-owned operators Cosco and China Merchants dominate decade of spending
Agriculture
African swine fever wipes out Asia's backyard pig farmers
Outbreak forcing a shift to commercial operations with biosecurity resources
