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Economy
Public debt in emerging Asia creeps past 50% of GDP
Region opens fiscal taps, but borrowing could spell trouble in next slowdown
Companies
Adani Group and BASF to partner for $2.3bn India petrochemical venture
The two companies seek to set up a facility to serve automotive, construction industries
Economy
Asia's rice exporters trigger a price war
Thailand likely to lose further ground in global market to India and Vietnam
Opinion
India should keep election politics out of energy policy
The best solutions need long-term continuity with cross-party consensus
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Opinion
Victory strengthens Hasina's foreign policy hand
Election win reinforces Bangladesh leader's position in dealings with New Delhi and Beijing
Trade war
Southeast Asians feel caught in US-China fight for hegemony
Survey of opinion leaders finds skepticism of Belt and Road runs deep
Economy
India's generous giveaways threaten fiscal health before election
Government unlikely to meet deficit target of 3.3% as revenues slide
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Politics
Incumbents fight to keep power in series of 2019 Asia elections
Thailand, Indonesia, India, Japan, Philippines and Australia brace for new polls
Politics
Asian leaders hurl populist policy firepower ahead of elections
Incumbents in Thailand, Indonesia and India seek support with cash handouts
2018 in review
Emerging Asia challenged by slumping currencies throughout the year
Fed rate hikes and US-China trade war send value against greenback to new lows
Business Insight
Fresh capital for Indian state banks highlights unaddressed issues
Fragile balance sheets show improvement but poor governance persists
Economy
India risks US backlash over rules hitting Amazon and Walmart
Modi tries to protect local stores as online shopping booms
Economy
ASEAN growth forecast downgraded further as trade war escalates
Key regional elections in 2019 seen as risk factors, economists say
Asia Insight
India's 'two-child policy' debate underscores deep social divisions
The rich fear demographic changes that could threaten the establishment
Business trends
China and India urged to show greater commitment to business reform
Outlook uncertain despite leap in World Bank ranking thanks to reduction in red tape
Economy
Asia central banks expected to slow rate hike after Fed decision
Increasingly dovish stance in US eases currency slide in the region
Business deals
Ambani faces fresh hurdle as government declines to clear RCom-Jio deal
Reliance Jio's demands don't comply with India's spectrum trading rules
Politics
Modi pays price for neglecting jobs and the price of onions
After state poll defeats, Indian prime minister needs to focus on voters' basic needs
Asia Insight
Storm clouds loom for Asian companies unready for climate change
Increasingly severe flooding poses challenges from finance to farming
Economy
Philippines tops WEF's gender equality ranking in Asia
Big economies such as Japan, China and South Korea remain far below global average
Economy
Indian central banker wants Fed-like governance rules
RBI's Acharya wants ban on directors holding multiple offices, fearing conflict of interest
Companies
India environmental tribunal allows Vedanta to restart key copper smelter
The facility has remained shut since May on Tamil Nadu state's order
Economy
India banking sector reform at stake under new RBI chief
As Modi's party seeks to spur growth, credit policy remains soft target