Business trends
Tata, Adani and Reliance rush to Modi's home turf of Gujarat
Top Indian groups lay out plans for new investments at Vibrant Gujarat forum
Automobiles
India tops Japan again as world's No. 3 auto market
Country's new car sales grew 7% last year but still trail U.S. and China
Opinion
Real challenge for Bangladesh PM Hasina still lies ahead
Public is losing confidence that ruling Awami League can manage economic crisis
Davos 2024
India readies pitch to woo global investors at Davos
Industry secretary says dip in foreign direct investment only 'temporary'
Politics
Human Rights Watch slams democracies for 'double standards'
Vietnam, India escaping scrutiny as their international standings grow, group says
Agriculture
Vietnam and Thailand rice exports soar after India ban
Consumers feel the pinch of higher prices as countries scramble to secure supply
Politics
Pakistan in fight over election delay with less than a month to go
Experts warn democracy at risk but say caretakers' unpopularity may force polls
Sports
Japan and South Korea eye football prize as Asian Cup kicks off
Favored duo will be on high alert for giant killers at the Qatar showcase
Transportation
Japan's SkyDrive, Suzuki plan low-cost flying taxi service in India
Partners consider Indian sales and production, hoping to launch in 2027
International relations
Maldives president meets Xi, woos Chinese tourists amid India spat
Bollywood stars, other Indians urge boycott over island ministers' remarks on Modi
Automobiles
Maruti Suzuki to invest $4.2bn for new India plant
Company aims to increase capacity as competition heats up
Media & Entertainment
Sony unit continues merger talks with India's Zee despite report
Negotiations to run through Jan. 20
Tea Leaves
How tiny Bhutan deals with its demons
Phallus legends and fancy resorts both play roles in the kingdom's pursuit of prosperity
Politics
Bhutan opposition party wins election amid economic challenges
Former PM Tshering Tobgay's People's Democratic Party set to form government
International relations
Bangladesh sees U.S., U.K. election critiques as grudging acceptance
Western nations slam unfair polls but pledge cooperation, including on Indo-Pacific
Defense
China and India race to expand aircraft carrier fleets
Regional rivals build up naval power to broaden Indo-Pacific options
Automobiles
Vietnam's VinFast to spend up to $2bn on India car, battery plant
Young Nasdaq-listed automaker also plans full factory in Indonesia
Politics
Bangladesh election: China cheers Hasina as experts eye U.S. move
Poll results, never in doubt, leave domestic politics and global ties less certain
Politics
Bangladesh PM Hasina clinches election win overshadowed by boycott
Opposition says low turnout shows public heeded its calls to stay away
Companies
Japan's Lixil expands India sales network, eyeing building boom
Housing equipment maker targets revenue surge to $200m over next decade
International relations
Fire in Bangladesh camp leaves nearly 7,000 Rohingya homeless
Recurring blazes deepen Myanmar refugees' misery
Politics
Bangladesh election results due after tense voting, global criticism
PM Hasina says she protects democracy amid opposition boycott, scattered violence
Opinion
India-U.S. ties are now strong enough to bear strains
Top-level cooperation continues despite alleged murder plot
Business Spotlight
Asia 2024: A dozen companies to watch as the year unfolds
Businesses worth following from semiconductors and EVs to nickel mines and arms
Opinion
India's central bank needs to refocus on economic growth
RBI Gov. Das' emphasis on financial stability is counterproductive