How to end Asia's plastic waste war Trade bans in Southeast Asia risk shifting problem to South Asia and Africa
A long march to high-tech self-reliance would hold back China Best response to US protectionism is more trade with other global partners
Triumphant Modi must rediscover economic mojo Without reform, enthusiasm for Hindu nationalism could turn to disappointment
India will suffer for Modi's failure to tackle corruption Election rhetoric should not hide missed opportunities for better reforms
Sri Lanka and Asia's failure of tolerance Island's tragedy highlights regional inability to counter sectarian divisions
Xi should bet on technology not Belt and Road China will gain more from innovation-led growth at home than foreign infrastructure
Gandhi's universal income pledge cannot end Indian poverty Election promise strikes a chord but is doomed on cost and political grounds
Facebook and rivals face critical test in Asian elections Social media groups must suppress fake news and hate speech, or risk regulatory backlash
US must learn from anti-Huawei campaign struggle Washington should play security card only when evidence is strong, or risk alienating allies
