Politics
Sri Lanka's watershed presidential elections: 4 things to know
Economy is top concern as voters face a government with no majority for once
Your Week in Asia
Sri Lanka votes, Midea lists in Hong Kong, BOJ policy meeting
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Podcast: News Roundup
Sri Lankans vote after years of economic suffering
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Editor-in-Chief’s Picks
Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: Raring to vote
Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations
The Big Story
Election campaign energizes Sri Lankans weary of economic turmoil
Presidential candidates tap public misgivings about IMF-directed policy changes
Tea Leaves
You can learn a lot from a country's supermarkets
Sri Lanka's economic crises and farming decline have driven up prices, led to shortages
Photos
Through the lens: Eye on Asia for the fourth week of August
A selection of striking photos from across Asia
Indo-Pacific
Indo-Pacific nations embrace U.N. exercises to fight maritime crime
China provocations contribute to growing interest in boosting security
Politics
Sri Lankan election shines light on president's legacy and links
Wickremesinghe stabilized economy but ties to Rajapaksa clan could hurt
Photos
Through the lens: Eye on Asia for the third week of August
A selection of striking photos from across Asia
Photos
Through the lens: Eye on Asia for the second week of August
A selection of striking photos from across Asia
U.S. elections 2024
Harris could become the 1st female U.S. leader; Asia's had several
Over 13 Asian countries and regions including Australia and Taiwan have had women heads
International relations
India summons Sri Lanka's envoy after maritime collision
One Indian fisherman dead, one missing after bump with Sri Lankan navy
Politics
Sri Lanka president fails to get backing of largest party for reelection
Reform-friendly Wickremesinghe expected to seek support from splitters, opposition
Politics
Sri Lanka to hold presidential election on Sept. 21
Incumbent Ranil Wickremesinghe, opposition leader Premadasa expected to run
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
Interview
Sri Lanka calls for Japanese investments in infrastructure and IT
Foreign minister says the country has to learn from Chinese 'debt trap'
Finance
Sri Lanka to save $5 billion after big debt rework, president says
Cash-strapped island nation has spent 15 months negotiating with creditors
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka reaches $5.8bn debt restructuring deal with Japan, India, others
Export-Import Bank of China also signs $4.2bn agreement
Economy
Developing countries face record interest payments as rates rise
Growing debt burden casts shadow over global economic outlook
Tea Leaves
How Radio Ceylon became an Asian institution
Sri Lankan station played a major role in building links with India
Tea Leaves
Global curry trail crosses continents
Variations of the traditional Tamil dish have conquered the culinary world
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
Economy
Laos, other debt-laden Asia-Pacific nations under pressure from strong dollar
ADB boosts funding for vulnerable countries amid debt trap fears
Sri Lanka crisis
Uncertainty looms over Sri Lanka as debt restructuring talks hit snag
Upcoming presidential election ramps up pressure to accelerate negotiations