Opinion
India can be a real alternative to China in pharmaceuticals
Dependence on imported ingredients and quality assurance are being addressed
Economy
Bangladesh acts to tame inflation as IMF pledges $1.1bn loan
South Asian nation to let currency and lending rates heed market forces
Market Spotlight
Mighty dollar pushes Asian governments to boost currency protection
Asian monetary officials seek to buy time until the U.S. economy slows down
Your Week in Asia
Wong takes helm in Singapore, Japan economy data, Australia budget
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Supply Chain
India and ASEAN rise in supply chain priority, global survey shows
Poll of 150 executives suggests China and U.S. remain vital for businesses
International relations
Sri Lanka turns to India as counterbalance to Chinese presence
Vital power, port, airport projects involve neighbor as Asian rivals focus on Indian Ocean
International relations
Iran smuggles $1bn worth of fuel into Pakistan annually: report
Traders sneak petrol and diesel across border in corruption-riddled trade
Asia Insight
Uzbek farmers battle to save cotton, wheat crops from mortal enemy: salt
Growing salinization crisis bites as cotton exports to Bangladesh skid 80% in 5 years
Economy
Laos, other debt-laden Asia-Pacific nations under pressure from strong dollar
ADB boosts funding for vulnerable countries amid debt trap fears
Climate Change
Asia braces for more extreme weather like 2023, world's hottest year
Health fallout set to worsen as severe heat, dryness and rain have already hit region
Markets
India stock rally signals confidence in Modi's growth agenda
Sensex index hits record highs heading into marathon election
Food & Beverage
Indian spice makers under heat in Asia for alleged contamination
Australia, New Zealand, U.S. on alert after Hong Kong, Singapore recalled products
Politics
Pakistan appoints Ishaq Dar, close aide of elder Sharif, as deputy PM
First deputy in over a decade takes reins amid rift in ruling party
Opinion
New European trade pact marks a milestone for India
Agreement provides model for aligning trade and foreign direct investment
Asia Insight
Taiwan's Sunflower protest legacy looms large for incoming president Lai
New generations build pressure for change 10 years after movement paved way for DPP wins
International relations
Pakistan and Iran agree to boost trade, but Washington casts long shadow
Sanction fears could make it tough for neighbors to expand bilateral business
Economy
Pakistan bargains hard for larger IMF deal of up to $8bn
Struggling country must reform economy to survive, even after approval
Your Week in Asia
Philippine-U.S. drills, South Korea GDP, Beijing revives auto show
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Economy
India to surpass Japan as 4th-largest economy in 2025, IMF says
Latest estimate shows weak yen hastening reversal by a year
Sri Lanka crisis
Uncertainty looms over Sri Lanka as debt restructuring talks hit snag
Upcoming presidential election ramps up pressure to accelerate negotiations
Economy
Asia to drive 60% of global GDP growth in 2024, led by India: IMF
U.S. monetary policy and geoeconomic fragmentation pose external risks
Transportation
Indonesia awards Jakarta MRT extension project to Japan's Sojitz
Trading house to work with India's L&T on the $290m construction
Politics
Pakistan opposition forms six-way alliance to challenge government
With economy bringing consumer pain, anti-government campaign could accelerate
Your Week in Asia
India votes, China GDP and Germany's Scholz meets Xi in Beijing
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Opinion
India's economy can overtake China's if it can stay on track
But complacency toward reform and trade links could haunt New Delhi