Photos
2023 in pictures: Thai election, G7, inflatable ducks and more
Our roundup of some of the most striking photos of the year
Life
For Afghan refugees, World Cup cricket wins are a beacon of hope
Mixed feelings remain over lack of women and ethnic minority participation
Opinion
Kissinger's corrosive legacy still weighs on U.S. policy in Asia
Strategy of aiding China's rise has come back to bite Washington and its allies
Politics
India's Manipur holds mass burial amid unyielding violence
Families seek closure after unexplained deaths while Modi stays silent
Business Spotlight
Indian consumer borrowing surges, raising fears of defaults
Unsecured loans give lower-income workers a chance to 'spend on things we really want'
Opinion
China and India got their way in COP28 agreement in Dubai
By standing firm, pair secured pragmatic, balanced wording on fossil fuels
Economy
Nepal calls for more Japanese investment in tourism, health care
Ambassador underscores growing relationship between the two nations
Trade
India braces for G7 Russian diamond restrictions
Impact on Indian trade to be limited at first but could grow as ban broadens
Tea Leaves
Faith meets conservation in India's sacred spaces
Thousands of ancient cultural treasures now serve as biodiversity hot spots
Markets
India's ascent to continue as China slows: Wall Street 2024 forecast
Investors stay bullish on Japan despite anticipated monetary policy shift
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Opinion
India's wealthy have never had it so good. That's got them worried
Fear of tax inspectors drives elite to send more money overseas
Asia Insight
COP28 spotlights key climate battle: Saving Himalayan ice
From Afghanistan to China, vanishing glaciers risk floods and drought for billions
Environment
India sees hope through haze as farmers move away from toxic burning
Smog still a danger but some turn to mixing straw into soil, biomass market
Gender
Pakistan's 'Pink Riders' hit the road in battle against sexism
Once strictly taboo, women are starting to ride motorcycles in South Asian nation
Agriculture
Sumitomo Chemical to set up new agrochemical plant in India
Japanese company eyes 2027 launch for 3rd facility to capture growing demand
Life
Western-born nun challenges Buddhism's patriarchy
London fishseller's daughter seeks equal rights for monastic women
Business trends
India tops ranking for Japan manufacturers as China slips to 3rd
Vietnam rises to 2nd in yearly survey of promising business destinations
Indo-Pacific
Biden won't visit India next month for parade and Quad: U.S. official
Proximity to State of the Union and primaries restrict foreign travel
Politics
Indian verdict on Kashmir: 'Beacon of hope' or bitter disappointment?
Top court decision hailed by Modi irks local leaders along with Pakistan and China
Ukraine war
Nepal mourns mercenaries who died for Russia, faces tough questions
Trafficking of soldiers highlights Himalayan nation's high youth unemployment
Politics
Pakistan security fears and Imran Khan factor fuel talk of election delay
Race off to slow start but government insists polls will go ahead on Feb. 8
COP28
Indonesian coral reefs to get U.N.-backed weather insurance
Quick payouts for floods, heat stress, typhoons also under consideration
Politics
India's top court upholds end of Kashmir's special status, orders polls
Decision buoys Modi government ahead of 2024 general election
Food & Beverage
Kameda Seika turns to spicier snacks as recipe for Indian success
Japan's favorite rice cracker maker 'localizes' flavors as part of global expansion
Middle East crisis
Sri Lanka's dispatch of workers to Israel farms sows controversy
Muslim politicians urge rethink amid concerns over safety and ethics