Opinion
Middle powers are the new architects of the world order
How emerging nations are bridging the deepening rifts between major powers
Artificial intelligence
China leads in generative AI patent applications, U.N. agency says
U.S. a distant second by this yardstick but No. 1 by some others
Interview
Sri Lanka calls for Japanese investments in infrastructure and IT
Foreign minister says the country has to learn from Chinese 'debt trap'
Opinion
Pakistan should learn from Indonesia's counterterrorism strategy
Islamabad's overly militaristic approach is not working, and attacks are rising
Business trends
India fosters wedding industry, urging rich to party at home
Indian couples, on average, spend nearly twice as much on weddings as education
Society
At least 116 killed in stampede at Hindu religious event in India
Overcrowding as people left may have played a part, official says
Adani Group
Hindenburg rejects Indian regulator's claims over Adani short sale
U.S. company 'distorted' facts about conglomerate, says market watchdog
Finance
Sri Lanka to save $5 billion after big debt rework, president says
Cash-strapped island nation has spent 15 months negotiating with creditors
Afghanistan turmoil
Taliban defy West at U.N. talks while China, Russia eye closer ties
Afghan mineral reserves, Islamic State threat open door to potential recognition
Work
Tata Steel workers in U.K. suspend strike action
Around 1,500 workers at Port Talbot, Llanwern were due to begin indefinite strike
Politics
India enforces new criminal laws despite opposition seeking delay
Reforms replacing British-era legislation promise tech-aided swift justice
Artificial intelligence
From Indonesia to India to U.S., AI creeps into elections
Avatars and interpreters help candidates connect with voters, but deepfakes pose risk
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Market Spotlight
Strong dollar hits Asian stock gains in first half of 2024
Japan, India equities top picks for global investors, while Southeast Asia's luster dims
Opinion
The road ahead for Modi and India
Nation of 1.5bn people faces enormous challenges over the next decade
Your Week in Asia
Tokyo picks next governor, Shanghai AI conference, BYD opens Thai factory
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Politics
Indian opposition asks Modi government to question Foxconn hiring practices
Apple supplier's iPhone factory reportedly rejects married women from jobs
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Sports
Pakistan soccer league wins reboot from Premier League duo
Retired Liverpool strikers Owen and Heskey face pushback from domestic federation
Life
Exploring Bhutan's hidden valleys and nature trails
Weeklong visit reveals a largely unknown Buddhist kingdom
Opinion
India is losing interest in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization
Given differences in aims and objectives, membership provides little benefit
IPO
Asia's IPO market trails U.S. and Europe as proceeds plunge 73%
India tops global listings in first half of year, buoyed by strong economy
Society
Canopy collapse at New Delhi airport kills one in heavy rains
Six others injured; all flights departing from Terminal 1 are suspended
Bonds
India bonds to join J.P. Morgan index in 'watershed' moment
Foreign influx of over $20bn expected as investors search for China alternatives
Terrorism
Pakistan eyes new counterterror operations as security deteriorates
Government unveils plan after Chinese official warns future investment at risk
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
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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