Politics
Rohingya repatriation may begin soon -- but it will be slow
Myanmar minister says process can begin in November, but indicates a glacial pace
Economy
Nepal takes central role in China-India gold smuggling
Poor infrastructure and lax security blamed for upsurge
Capital Markets
Pakistan turns to Islamic finance market for support
Government seeks to raise up to $1bn to shore up foreign reserves
Politics
Myanmar can begin Rohingya repatriation next month, official says
Complex verification process could stretch out return over years
Opinion
Nobel award highlights Asia's nuclear challenge
Recognition of activist group is reminder of need to tackle regional nuclear proliferation
Economy
Economic breathing space is an opportunity to strengthen resilience
Tougher reforms needed to kick growth into higher gear
Politics
Regional risks are brewing in Bangladesh's Rohingya camps
Left unchecked, the refugee crisis could could fan terrorism and social unrest
Politics
Ahead of elections, Sharif's return heats up Pakistan politics
Tensions rise between PML-N and military
Economy
World Bank says 64% of people who live in slums are in Asia
Policymakers urged to boost infrastructure, affordable housing and job access
Politics
Rohingya crisis raises risks of terrorism and social unrest
Refugee influx burdens Bangladesh with an 'impossible' task
Politics
Myanmar foot-dragging leaves Rohingya in limbo
UN secretary-general slams slow refugee repatriation procedures
Opinion
Emerging Asia investors may finally be turning more cautious
Korean tensions and US monetary policy recognized as prime 'tail risks'
Economy
Global trade, China will buoy Asia's growth to 5.8% in 2018
ADB says latest outlook for the region is 'heartening'
Politics
Drone companies showcase 'smart guard' solutions for Indian borders
China, India, Israel, US compete on remote security systems for vulnerable areas
Rohingya crisis
Bangladesh minister rebuts Suu Kyi arguments on Rohingya
'New fires' seen as refugee flow outpaces last year's Mediterranean crossings
Politics
Japan to offer $4m to help Rohingya refugees
Money to buy food, water, shelter for those fleeing violence in Myanmar
Finance
Malaysian telecom tower operator ups ante in South Asia
Aim is to be a 'top five global scale player,' edotco says
Equities
Malaysia's Axiata unit to rely more on debt to fund growth
edotco could raise gross debt to 3.5% of ebidta from below 2.5% now, CEO says
Politics
The risk of an India-China conflict is still all too real
The Doklam standoff may be over, but tensions -- and two strong leaders -- remain
Politics
Nepal's former Maoist fighters turn swords into plowshares
Raising vegetables and livestock offers a new future for onetime guerrillas
Politics
Why Doklam wasn't just another China-India border spat
Two rising superpowers, two tough leaders, one recipe for conflict
Economy
Bangladesh's garment industry braces for change
Worries over security rules, trade preferences throw doubt on exports to Europe