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Immigration
Philippines, Bangladesh push Asian migrant numbers to record high
6.93 million workers go abroad in 2023 as remittances hit $371.5 billion
Comment
Modi 3.0: Might a 'leapfrogging' strategy lead India astray again?
Policies focused on top tiers have long plagued nation's manufacturing and job market
Your Week in Asia
Iran picks new president, China lawmaking body meets, Vietnam GDP
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Politics
India calls for stronger protections for its overseas workers
Kuwait fire that killed 45 Indians highlights migrants' harsh living conditions
International relations
Maldives weighs ban of Israeli passports but fears for tourism sector
Public anger in the Muslim-majority nation pressures government to act
Economy
Pakistan floats international travel ban for tax dodgers
Ambitious $67bn budget in line with IMF demands, experts say
Economy
Developing countries face record interest payments as rates rise
Growing debt burden casts shadow over global economic outlook
Economy
India to remain fastest growing big economy in 2024, World Bank says
Global expansion to hold steady at 2.6%; U.S. presidential election a risk for Asia
Opinion
Coalition rule could be good news for the Indian economy
Previous multiparty governments have pushed through tough reforms
International relations
China rebuffs Pakistan's Sharif on new BRI investment
Islamabad hoped Beijing visit would breathe new life into infrastructure deals
India elections
Narendra Modi retains finance, defense, other core cabinet ministers
Subrahmanyam Jaishankar stays in external affairs post in India's new government
Equities
India stock market heads into uncertain post-election landscape
Modi's weakened grip on power raises questions about reform outlook
International relations
Putin woos China and India investment to build sanctions resilience
Russia president highlights diversifying trade and calls for stronger capital market
Currencies
Indian rupee regains stability after falling to near all-time low
Reserve Bank of India stands pat in first meeting after general elections
Economy
Bangladesh cuts GDP growth target to 6.7% as economic crisis bites
Lower forecast comes as government announces 'cautious' $67.5bn budget
Terrorism
Pakistan beefing up security after deadly attacks on Chinese workers
Islamabad under pressure to ease Beijing's concerns amid future investment fears
Your Week in Asia
Tiananmen 35th anniversary, India election results, Samsung strike
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Economy
India GDP grows 7.8% in Jan.-March, as manufacturing recovers
Performance beats expectations, but private investment and consumption still weak
Opinion
India's central bank must be revamped for the economy's sake
RBI should be regionalized and support corporate bond market
International relations
Renewed U.S. outreach to Bangladesh signals strategic shift in region
U.S. diplomat Lu prioritizes economic partnership to counter China's influence
Your Week in Asia
India election wraps up, East Asia powers meet, HK national security verdict
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International relations
With Iran port deal, India to expand Central Asia trade, counter China
South Asian country proceeds despite risk of U.S. sanctions
International relations
Pakistan scrambles for relief on $15bn energy debt owed to China
UAE surprises with $10 bn investment in promising sectors of economy
The Future of Asia 2024
India seeks to extend influence in Middle East, Africa: Jaishankar
Foreign minister says country's transformation is crucial for building multipolar world
Asia Insight
Pakistan moves to sell national airline in test case for privatization drive
Dozens of state enterprises on auction block as IMF calls for end of subsidies