Economy
Private equity comes to Bhutan
Local companies in need of capital to expand in fast-growing economy
Economy
Brahma Chellaney: Water shortages pose a threat to Asia's peace and stability
Soaring demand and climate change are exacerbating a fraught situation
International relations
Russia seeks new gas markets in South Asia as sanctions bite
Moscow agrees pipeline deal with Pakistan and develops fields with India
Looking ahead 2018
QE unwinding is more dangerous than it appears
Asia's emerging markets remain dependent on central bank liquidity
Economy
China has India surrounded in their new Great Game
One after another, Beijing is pulling South Asian governments into its orbit
Economy
China-Maldives trade pact catches India off guard
Deal rushed through island nation's legislature under cover of darkness
The Big Story
Asia braces for the end of easy money
Higher foreign exchange reserves should help avoid a 'taper tantrum' but other risks remain
Opinion
India reaches out to Asia's heartlands
Iranian port project could herald start of a challenge to China's expanding geostrategic links
Economy
The case for getting rid of high-denomination bank notes
Softer cashless route would hinder criminals, crack interest rate constraints
Economy
Sri Lanka's bond inquiry scandal leaves top leaders shaken
External debts some calling as country's reputation takes a hit
Economy
ADB to issue first 'gender bond' at $90m
Japan's Dai-ichi Life invests in women's empowerment products
Economy
Sri Lanka government shakes as bond scandal inquiry ends
Economic prospects damaged as Colombo struggles to repay foreign debt
Economy
Bangladesh liberalizes outward investment at last
After decades trapped at home, companies are eager to expand abroad
Economy
Bangladeshi companies rush overseas as Dhaka relaxes rules
Central bank expected to finalize liberalized outward investment policy soon
Economy
Sri Lankan hub dealings pit China against India
New Delhi jostles for airport control after Beijing gains stake in nearby port
Economy
Asia's top economies lose ground on gender equality
India, Japan, China among those to slip in latest World Economic Forum ranking
Economy
India and China flex muscles over Sri Lankan hub
New Delhi jostles for airport control after Beijing gains stake in nearby port
Economy
Nepal takes a central role in China-India gold smuggling
Smuggles take advantage of country's lax enforcement and poor infrastructure
Economy
India plunges to 108th in gender equality ranking
Asia's big economies slip, with China in 100th place and Japan in 114th
Economy
Nepal takes central role in China-India gold smuggling
Poor infrastructure and lax security blamed for upsurge
Economy
Economic breathing space is an opportunity to strengthen resilience
Tougher reforms needed to kick growth into higher gear
Economy
World Bank says 64% of people who live in slums are in Asia
Policymakers urged to boost infrastructure, affordable housing and job access
Economy
Global trade, China will buoy Asia's growth to 5.8% in 2018
ADB says latest outlook for the region is 'heartening'
Economy
Bangladesh's garment industry braces for change
Worries over security rules, trade preferences throw doubt on exports to Europe