Semiconductors
Japan chip equipment maker Disco to open India sales base
Manufacturer taps semiconductor companies moving into emerging industry hub
Defense
Japan to export naval antennas to India for Indo-Pacific deterrence
Tokyo to announce deal at upcoming two-plus-two ministerial meeting
U.S. elections 2024
Indian town celebrates 'daughter' Kamala Harris with billboard, prayers
U.S. vice-president's run for top job in Washington has India media buzzing
Technology
India's Bharti Enterprises to become largest BT shareholder
Conglomerate to buy 24.5% stake from telecom and media company Altice
Kashmir turmoil
India's volatile Kashmir feels sting of media crackdown
Dozens of journalists targeted for countering government line, critics say
Sports
Asian cities and nations make their case to host the 2036 Olympics
India, Indonesia, Istanbul, Qatar and others are already touting their strengths
Opinion
After Hasina, Bangladesh needs a foreign policy reset
Interim government under Yunus is off to a promising start but must tackle entrenched interests
Retail
Uniqlo to target India and Southeast Asia for management talent
MBA holders are 'attractive' as future leaders for the Japanese retailer
Materials
Nippon Steel pivots away from China to zero in on U.S., India
U.S. Steel acquisition and Indian blast furnaces critical to expansion
IPO
Shares in Indian e-scooter maker Ola close up 20% after tepid debut
Softbank-backed startup yet to make profit despite accelerating sales
Opinion
India is well placed to become the 'next China' and drive global growth
Nation faces opportunities and challenges in becoming an economic powerhouse
Markets
India stock rally falters over tax hike plan, governance doubts
Sensex retreats from all-time high as overseas money pulls back
Interview
Trade with Asia 'lifeline' for sanction-hit Russia, says Oleg Deripaska
Oligarch says exchange with India and China vital as Ukraine war takes toll
Energy
Osaka Gas lends hand in developing India's gas lines
Japanese utility partners with local operator to modernize infrastructure
International relations
India faces major foreign policy challenge with Bangladesh crisis
Sheikh Hasina's ouster could shift Dhaka closer to rival Pakistan and China
The Big Story
Harris takes on Trump: Asia braces as U.S. heads toward poll
As diplomats weigh policy hints, VP picks Walz and Vance vie for working class votes
Life
India's women rugby players scrummage for a better future
Children of tea workers in one Indian village dominate the national team
Your Week in Asia
India's Ola Electric goes public, Australia-U.S. two-plus-two, Indonesian GDP
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
International relations
Maldives pushes to mend relations with India, eyeing tourism and aid
President thanks New Delhi for financial support; tourism minister visits India
Business deals
Carlsberg to take full control of its Indian and Nepali businesses
Accelerated investment to capture growth opportunities in 'exciting' markets
International relations
India and Vietnam to enhance defense cooperation
Pham Minh Chinh becomes first Vietnamese prime minister to visit India in a decade
International relations
India summons Sri Lanka's envoy after maritime collision
One Indian fisherman dead, one missing after bump with Sri Lankan navy
Food & Beverage
Budweiser group's China beer sales plunge by double digits
APAC CEO blames drop-off on COVID reopening hangover, weather, weak consumption
Finance
Alternative investors shifting assets into Japan, India: Preqin
Overall fundraising in Asia drops to 10-year low on China concerns
Education
Indian edtech startup Byju's fights to avoid insolvency
Struggling company tries to settle unpaid fees to cricket body