Economy
The long, frustrating quest for free trade in Asia
A defanged TPP and an undercooked RCEP make for a murky future
Economy
The long and frustrating quest for free trade in Asia
A defanged TPP and an undercooked RCEP make for a murky future
Economy
Think the RCEP is about free trade? Think again
Beijing-led pact is aimed at saving China's own economy via the Belt and Road
Economy
If US won't lead on trade, China will: Ex-US trade rep
Michael Froman urges engagement in Asia-Pacific to counter Beijing's influence
Economy
China-Pakistan corridor could help stabilize South Asia
Dialogue with India and Afghanistan needed to maximize regional benefits
Economy
Sujeev Shakya: South Asia must embrace frontier opportunities
Connectivity-boosting border economic zones can spur growth and improve lives
Economy
Sri Lanka seeks new flight path for ailing airline
Government looks to private equity to turn around debt-ridden carrier
Economy
Mishandled China-Pakistan Economic Corridor could misfire
Islamabad may be attempting too much, too fast amid mounting debt problems
Economy
Pakistan equities are buoyant ahead of MSCI index promotion
Falling real estate prices send capital fleeing to equities
Economy
In South Asia, the time has come for border economic zones
Frontier areas need help to overcome constraints on economic progress
Economy
Pakistan equities buoyant ahead of index reclassification
Analysts say banking, construction stocks to benefit from inward investment
Finance
Sri Lanka struggles to build foreign reserves
Dollar shortage poses 'crisis' moment as government plans sales of state assets
Economy
ADB scholarships help foster human resources
Some 3,500 people across Asia have benefited from bank program
Economy
Nepal Maoists roll out red carpet for foreign investors
Former revolutionary communists seek overseas funding for development
Economy
Sri Lanka finance minister pledges fiscal discipline
Strict adherence to IMF's demand to cap budget deficit at 3.5% by 2020
Economy
Maldives' sovereign bond offer tests economic prospects
Island group's first international debt instrument highlights economic and political concerns
Economy
Sri Lanka and its cheap labor pool
Factory worker pay slow to go up despite economy's steady growth
Economy
Bangladesh to pour $2 billion of reserves into infrastructure fund
Critics question whether money will serve public needs or political whims
Economy
Bangladesh moves forward on sovereign infrastructure fund
Critics warn of overlapping mandate with existing state-owned institution
Business
Protectionist trend a 'negative sign': Nobel laureate Yunus
Peace Prize winner urges 'redesign' of financial system to spread the wealth
Economy
Pakistan's booming car market attracts global attention
Influx of newcomers threatens Japanese players' market dominance
Economy
Pakistan's booming car market attracts global attention
Influx of newcomers threatens Japanese players' market dominance
Economy
Chinese investment boosts Pakistan's economic growth
China's involvement is 'Trojan horse' to some, 'game changer' to others
Economy
Chinese investment boosts Pakistan's economic growth
China's involvement is 'Trojan horse' to some, 'game changer' to others
Economy
Nepal needs bridge over troubled waters
Himalayan nation faces Sino-Indian competition for its hydropower resources