Society
Bangladeshi women in garment industry held back by knowledge gap
'Magic bullet' of education seen as key to opening up managerial opportunities
Transportation
Pakistan delays China-funded airport opening over security fears
Critics say $246m 'vanity' project risks turning into a white elephant
Trade
India surpasses China to become Russia's top oil buyer in July
Russian crude makes up a record 44% of India's overall imports
Economy
India economic report card triggers debate over China investment
Influential annual review encourages Delhi to loosen FDI rules to boost growth
International relations
Malaysia's Anwar focuses on BRICS and trade in first India trip
Strong semiconductor partnership possible between the two countries, analysts say
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Japan-India 2+2, Thai GDP, Vietnam leader in China
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Bangladesh turmoil
Nobel winner Yunus picking up 'mess' left by ousted Bangladesh PM
Microcredit pioneer in charge after nemesis Sheikh Hasina flees
Business trends
TotalEnergies' Pakistan exit stirs company exodus fears
French energy major latest Western multinational to quit crisis-hit Asian nation
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Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus carries hopes of economic change
Optimists look toward post-protest recovery from trade and business disruptions
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Opinion
India is well placed to become the 'next China' and drive global growth
Nation faces opportunities and challenges in becoming an economic powerhouse
Economy
Bangladesh crisis leaves global markets bracing for economic impact
Garment exporter faces new financial risks ahead of exiting 'least developed' status
The Big Story
Harris takes on Trump: Asia braces as U.S. heads toward poll
As diplomats weigh policy hints, VP picks Walz and Vance vie for working class votes
Bangladesh turmoil
Bangladesh PM Hasina's dramatic fall from grace: 5 things to know
Leader's 15-year hold on power collapsed as mass protests raged over violence
Bangladesh turmoil
Bangladesh PM Hasina faces calls to quit as political crisis boils
Critical test for leader's 15-year hold on power as nation plunges into fresh unrest
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India's Ola Electric goes public, Australia-U.S. two-plus-two, Indonesian GDP
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International relations
Maldives pushes to mend relations with India, eyeing tourism and aid
President thanks New Delhi for financial support; tourism minister visits India
Bangladesh turmoil
Bangladesh protest movement launches foreign remittance freeze
Campaign calls on nearly 10 million expats to pressure government over violence
Politics
Protests disrupt Pakistan's Gwadar, home of Chinese-controlled port
Turmoil led by group demanding recovery of victims of enforced disappearances
Economy
S&P cuts Bangladesh's debt rating to 'B+' from 'BB'
Downgrade reflects continued decline in foreign exchange reserves
Economy
Bangladeshi mismatch in export data cements doubts on official stats
Now-smaller GDP threatens South Asian nation's negotiation capacity with lenders
Trade
India and Russia look to boost bilateral trade by 50% by 2030
Target of $100bn set during Modi's Moscow visit comes amid U.S. concerns
Trade
India and U.K. eye early FTA under new Starmer government
New British FM calls ties 'indispensable' after signing tech security pact
International relations
Pakistan under pressure to renegotiate hefty Chinese power deals
Beijing unlikely to concede to Islamabad's request, experts say
Economy
Sri Lanka cuts rates by 0.25% to help fuel economic recovery
Central bank expects inflation to remain below 5% target in medium term