Efficient gear to offset rising fossil fuel use and preserve competitiveness
New rules and new hotels transform the once-seedy tourist district of Thamel
New rules and new hotels transform the once-seedy tourist district of Thamel
Mohamed Nasheed has no right to speak of bilateral partnership, says Beijing
Political crisis worsens cash-strapped island nation's plight
Six of seven regions around the world slipped in freedoms for 2017
Former leader Rajapaksa attempts comeback as corruption probes falter
Region regresses as minorities suffer in Indonesia and Myanmar, says think tank
Leader says country will benefit greatly from Belt & Road infrastructure projects
Foreign investors see opportunity in the kingdom's cash-strapped companies
Sweeping security push helps improve growth and business sentiment
Indonesian president turns away from insular policy and strives for world leadership
Tokyo can dilute Beijing's influence by sharing costs of infrastructure schemes
Abbasi stresses broad economic benefits of joint infrastructure projects
Governance standards and environmental diligence pay off in the long run
Plans include a pipeline in Pakistan and joint development with India
High growth, low unemployment mask precarious work conditions for many
Logistics, security issues remain over return of refugees from Bangladesh
New Indian Ocean bases will support military activity in region
Businesses' focus shifts from bombs and kidnappings to taxes and policy
Environmental damage and economic strain add to an already precarious situation on both sides of the border
Fast Retailing, Yondoshi, others keen to grow output in the South Asian country
International agencies are kept out of deal
Local companies in need of capital to expand in fast-growing economy
Many hurdles remain on the road to peaceful coexistence