International relations
Japan races China to secure Asian port rights
Tokyo on the lookout over Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative
Economy
Bangladesh confident of becoming 'new Asian Tiger'
Official says Japanese investment is vital, security is being strengthened
Politics
Shangri-La Dialogue focuses on terrorism in SE Asia
Mindanao siege a wake-up call for ASEAN's fight against extremism
Life
Everest deaths pile pressure on Nepal
Impoverished country accused of not doing enough to assist climber safety
Politics
Asian neighbors still leery of China's Belt and Road initiative
India boycotts Beijing gathering; Russia sends Putin despite concerns about China's growing regional influence
'New Silk Road' Summit in Beijing
China-Pakistan project encroaches on Indian territory, minister says
Industry chief expects strong foreign investment inflows into India to continue
Economy
Japan, World Bank team on funding for developing nations
JICA partnership backs private-sector infrastructure to aid political stability
Economy
Protectionism will not be able to stop global trade
Finance ministers at ADB meeting say trade momentum is too strong
Economy
Bangladesh's power needs bring ADB, AIIB together
Both lenders serving up funds for natural gas infrastructure
Economy
The ADB faces up to new challenges
As the multilateral lender marks 50 years, its skills are more vital than ever
Economy
Sri Lanka faces trade, human rights link
EU dangles export tariff concessions before Colombo to secure post-war justice
Economy
Beijing's Belt and Road summit invites caution in the West
Doubts voiced about China's motivation, openness and transparency
Economy
Think the RCEP is about free trade? Think again
Beijing-led pact is aimed at saving China's own economy via the Belt and Road
Economy
The long, frustrating quest for free trade in Asia
A defanged TPP and an undercooked RCEP make for a murky future
Economy
The long and frustrating quest for free trade in Asia
A defanged TPP and an undercooked RCEP make for a murky future
Economy
Think the RCEP is about free trade? Think again
Beijing-led pact is aimed at saving China's own economy via the Belt and Road
Economy
If US won't lead on trade, China will: Ex-US trade rep
Michael Froman urges engagement in Asia-Pacific to counter Beijing's influence
Politics
Pakistan's top court rejects bid to oust prime minster
Nawaz Sharif narrowly avoids disqualification but faces further investigation
Economy
China-Pakistan corridor could help stabilize South Asia
Dialogue with India and Afghanistan needed to maximize regional benefits
Politics
The politics of elephants in the room
Sri Lanka looks after its pachyderms but keeping the human-animal peace isn't easy
Politics
The politics of elephants in the room
Sri Lanka looks after its pachyderms but keeping the human-animal peace isn't easy
Economy
Mishandled China-Pakistan Economic Corridor could misfire
Islamabad may be attempting too much, too fast amid mounting debt problems
Politics
Political chaos grips Maldives as Yameen fights for survival
Arrest of opposition figure and parliamentary vote highlight growing pressure on autocratic president
Politics
Pakistan bets on a Chinese development project, but debt looms
International lenders and ratings agencies fret over growing financial burden