Currencies
Baht, won soar against yen as smaller Asian economies outperform
Thai, South Korean currencies bolstered by rate hikes and years of current-account gains
Economy
Pakistan needs to diversify its partners: top investment official
Chaudhry Salik Hussain seeks Japanese tech to help reduce reliance on imports
Commodities
Rice prices hit 11-year high as Indian export ban fuels supply fears
Once-stable rice joins expensive wheat in growing risk of 'agflation' and hunger
Interview
India wants new chip partnerships beyond Japan, U.S.: IT minister
'Many countries' interested in teaming with New Delhi on semiconductors, Vaishnaw says
Opinion
Sri Lanka is back in business
Stocks and rupee are top performers as economic rebound takes hold
Economy
Pakistan lines up Saudi-backed refinery as it eyes more Russian oil
$10bn project in Gwadar draws skepticism but some experts see long game
Markets
Global investors pivot from flagging China to India, Vietnam
China dethroned as top emerging Asian market due to economic, geopolitical risks
Politics
Bangladesh election tensions rise as protests erupt, economy dims
Nation at crossroads between democracy and 'closed autocracy,' expert says
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka hit by record brain drain, but some stay to rebuild
Many doctors and entrepreneurs remain faithful to country despite economic crisis
Semiconductors
Modi pitches India as 'reliable' base for chipmaking
PM opens trade show in Gujarat to capitalize on supply chain revamps
Opinion
Aid programs for Nepal aren't working anymore
Donors should go back to effective approach of partnering with community groups
Opinion
India can be a bigger winner in the supply chain shift from China
U.S. and allies see the country as a trustworthy alternative sourcing hub
Economy
IMF upgrades India economic outlook, while China's recovery loses steam
'Too early to celebrate' about world economy despite resilient start to 2023
Opinion
India's golden era does not lie in the past. It has just begun
GDP, personal income stagnated during historical era of Hindu rule
Economy
Nepal investment board chief confident of attracting overseas money
South Asian country focuses on clean energy and IT, looks to work with Japan
Society
Deadly dengue sweeps Bangladesh, risks deepening economic pain
Some blame lax mosquito eradication while others point to climate change
Semiconductors
Maldives: Small island nation with big role shipping chips to Russia
$53m of chips transited Indian Ocean country 1 year after invasion, data shows
Natural disasters
India floods test disaster management as waters lap at Taj Mahal
Politicians spar while experts stress need to plan for more extreme weather
Opinion
'Nexus thinking' is key to resetting development in Asia
Stronger partnerships needed to safeguard food, energy and financial systems
Economy
India's consumer sentiment rebounds past pre-COVID levels
IndiGo operator, Maruti Suzuki reap record profits as spending grows
Food & Beverage
Japan dairy companies bet on Asia exports as demand slows at home
Megmilk targets Thailand while Yotsuba Milk seeks higher Singapore sales
Opinion
Asia's growth outperformance has just started to come back
China to regain momentum with further policy easing
Natural disasters
Floods force Indian capital to shut schools and offices
Closure of water treatment plants prompts rationing
Opinion
India's new era of manufacturing is starting small
Spending on defense and infrastructure stimulates Bengaluru 'hard tech' startups
Opinion
By accepting WTO losses, India can be a bigger winner in trade
Decision to appeal defeat on technology imports was a mistake