International relations
Pakistan and Iran agree to boost trade, but Washington casts long shadow
Sanction fears could make it tough for neighbors to expand bilateral business
Economy
Economy
Pakistan bargains hard for larger IMF deal of up to $8bn
Struggling country must reform economy to survive, even after approval
Your Week in Asia
Philippine-U.S. drills, South Korea GDP, Beijing revives auto show
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Economy
India to surpass Japan as 4th-largest economy in 2025, IMF says
Latest estimate shows weak yen hastening reversal by a year
Sri Lanka crisis
Uncertainty looms over Sri Lanka as debt restructuring talks hit snag
Upcoming presidential election ramps up pressure to accelerate negotiations
Economy
Asia to drive 60% of global GDP growth in 2024, led by India: IMF
U.S. monetary policy and geoeconomic fragmentation pose external risks
Transportation
Indonesia awards Jakarta MRT extension project to Japan's Sojitz
Trading house to work with India's L&T on the $290m construction
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka fails to agree restructuring terms with bondholders
Proposals differ from IMF analysis of country's outstanding debt, says Colombo
Politics
Pakistan opposition forms six-way alliance to challenge government
With economy bringing consumer pain, anti-government campaign could accelerate
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India votes, China GDP and Germany's Scholz meets Xi in Beijing
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Opinion
India's economy can overtake China's if it can stay on track
But complacency toward reform and trade links could haunt New Delhi
Economy
Bangladeshi 'India out' campaign hits Ramadan sales
Retailers report demand drop; PM Hasina points to dependence on Indian staples
Economy
China to cap 'healthy' developing Asia's growth in 2024, says ADB
Second-largest economy's downturn could bring 'spillovers to trading partners'
Opinion
India-U.S.-South Korea tech cooperation has strategic logic
By capitalizing on competitive advantages, trio can strengthen supply chains
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka's debt repayments to be suspended until 2028
Security adviser says the country is in final talks with creditor nations
International relations
Pakistan and Taliban to expand trade despite lingering tensions
Two countries agree on 'separation of business from politics'
Opinion
Reserve Bank of India deserves share of credit for economic stability
Country has come long way since it was a 'fragile five' emerging market
Economy
India manufacturing PMI surges to 16-year high ahead of elections
Demand and production grow, helping Modi as he seeks third term
Economy
India GDP to grow 8% or more in Jan.-March quarter, finance minister says
Same rate of year-on-year expansion also expected for 2023-24 financial year
Opinion
Small business can create more jobs in India than Tesla will
Policies favoring big companies aren't making impact on youth unemployment
Economy
Mumbai becomes Asia's billionaire capital, topped by Mukesh Ambani
China still dominates rich list but has fewer ultra-wealthy than before
Society
India fertility fall puts policymakers on clock to avoid Japan-like strain
Lancet report shows New Delhi needs to 'start acting now,' experts say
Trade
India extends onion export ban indefinitely ahead of general election
World's largest exporter of the vegetable maintains curb despite big price drop
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka and IMF reach staff-level deal on second bailout review
Board approval would unlock $337m in funds for economic recovery
Economy
IMF reaches staff-level deal with Pakistan for $1.1bn loan
If approved by board, final tranche of rescue package will be disbursed