Indo-Pacific
Indo-Pacific nations embrace U.N. exercises to fight maritime crime
China provocations contribute to growing interest in boosting security
Politics
Sri Lankan election shines light on president's legacy and links
Wickremesinghe stabilized economy but ties to Rajapaksa clan could hurt
U.S. elections 2024
Harris could become the 1st female U.S. leader; Asia's had several
Over 13 Asian countries and regions including Australia and Taiwan have had women heads
International relations
India summons Sri Lanka's envoy after maritime collision
One Indian fisherman dead, one missing after bump with Sri Lankan navy
Politics
Sri Lanka president fails to get backing of largest party for reelection
Reform-friendly Wickremesinghe expected to seek support from splitters, opposition
Politics
Sri Lanka to hold presidential election on Sept. 21
Incumbent Ranil Wickremesinghe, opposition leader Premadasa expected to run
Interview
Sri Lanka calls for Japanese investments in infrastructure and IT
Foreign minister says the country has to learn from Chinese 'debt trap'
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka reaches $5.8bn debt restructuring deal with Japan, India, others
Export-Import Bank of China also signs $4.2bn agreement
Economy
Developing countries face record interest payments as rates rise
Growing debt burden casts shadow over global economic outlook
International relations
Sri Lanka turns to India as counterbalance to Chinese presence
Vital power, port, airport projects involve neighbor as Asian rivals focus on Indian Ocean
Economy
Laos, other debt-laden Asia-Pacific nations under pressure from strong dollar
ADB boosts funding for vulnerable countries amid debt trap fears
Sri Lanka crisis
Uncertainty looms over Sri Lanka as debt restructuring talks hit snag
Upcoming presidential election ramps up pressure to accelerate negotiations
International relations
Eyeing third term, India's Modi jabs opposition over Sri Lankan islet
Leader accuses Congress party of 'callously' ceding island in 1970s
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
China forges defense ties with India neighbors Maldives, Sri Lanka
Military envoys also court Nepal as border row simmers
Asia Insight
Sri Lanka cultivates sustainable fashion for an economic revival
Government and garment makers aim to catch green wave to boost competitiveness
Travel & Leisure
Sri Lanka eyes tourism boom in 2024 via slick ads, digital nomads
India-Maldives spat offers new chance to build on last year's promising results
International relations
Indonesia and Sri Lanka blast EU for 'double standards' on Gaza
Indo-Pacific and ASEAN meetings with Europe underscore divided views
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka's online regulations highlight restrictions sweeping South Asia
From Pakistan to India, activists warn of tendency to throttle the net as elections near
Politics
Sri Lanka war crimes project faces critical year for accountability
U.N. rights sessions in March likely to shape future of evidence-gathering effort
Asia Insight
From India and Pakistan to Indonesia, Asia set for election-packed 2024
Over a billion people will be voting but democracy questions cloud some races
Middle East crisis
Sri Lanka's dispatch of workers to Israel farms sows controversy
Muslim politicians urge rethink amid concerns over safety and ethics
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka's election-year budget straddles line between IMF and voters
2024 plan praised for 'sticking to reform,' criticized for apparent contradictions
Your Week in Asia
Sri Lanka budget, Xi-Biden summit, Japan Q3 GDP
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka leans on IMF and China as crucial budget test looms
President Wickremesinghe faces growing public frustration ahead of elections