Politics
Water shortages could trigger Asia conflicts
A number of factors threaten environmental stability and spur climate change
Economy
China has India surrounded in their new Great Game
One after another, Beijing is pulling South Asian governments into its orbit
Asia Insight
China has India surrounded in their new Great Game
Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan -- Beijing is pulling South Asia into its orbit
Politics
Nepali voters choose left alliance in rebuke to India
Pro-China tilt at polls underlines erosion of New Delhi's influence
Rohingya crisis
Rohingya death toll in Myanmar attacks tops 6,700, aid group says
Doctors Without Borders also criticizes return proposal as premature
Politics
Trump's Jerusalem move sparks a backlash in Southeast Asia
Indonesia, Malaysia a lead chorus of criticism as Muslims protest US decision
Politics
Asia's Muslim nations want East Jerusalem seen as Palestinian capital
Calls are response to US recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli capital
The Big Story
Religious extremism poses threat to ASEAN's growth
Aided by social media, hardliners gain mainstream support
Politics
Ugly social media wars fueling intolerance in Asia
Similar tactics are cropping up across different areas and different faiths
Politics
Bangladesh faces growing strain in Rohingya crisis
Dhaka must be cautious over ties with China
Politics
UN official urges accountability for Rohingya 'ethnic cleansing'
Security Council meets to discuss ongoing crisis
Politics
Philippine lender hurls allegations at Bangladeshi central bank
RCBC wonders if Bangladesh is covering up details of big cybertheft
Economy
China-Maldives trade pact catches India off guard
Deal rushed through island nation's legislature under cover of darkness
Politics
Asia's Muslim leaders slam Trump's decision on Jerusalem
Indonesian foreign minister vows to stand 'with the Palestinian people'
Politics
Pope Francis clears a new path for Christianity in Asia
Vatican watches over minorities while making overtures to China
Asia Insight
Pope Francis clearing new path for Christianity in Asia
Vatican watches over minorities while making overtures to China
Opinion
Sri Lanka sees emerging tensions between Buddhists and Muslims
Legacy of civil war should serve as a warning of the costs of ethnic and religious conflict
Economy
Sri Lanka's bond inquiry scandal leaves top leaders shaken
External debts some calling as country's reputation takes a hit
Politics
Nepal vote set to favor China over India
Result could reverse fate of cancelled mega hydropower project
Economy
ADB to issue first 'gender bond' at $90m
Japan's Dai-ichi Life invests in women's empowerment products
International relations
Japan and UK to collaborate on missile development
Tokyo's first non-US partnership would develop an air-to-air weapon
Economy
Sri Lanka government shakes as bond scandal inquiry ends
Economic prospects damaged as Colombo struggles to repay foreign debt
Rohingya crisis
Myanmar and Bangladesh reach deal to repatriate Rohingya
Refugees to start returning in two months, with details still up in the air
Politics
Suu Kyi promises 'steady progress' on Rohingya refugees issue
Myanmar's State Counselor to discuss problem at bilateral meeting with Bangladesh
Rohingya crisis
EU pushes Myanmar for speedy end to refugee crisis
Suu Kyi stresses threats from illegal migration and extremism