In 2013 President Xi Jinping announced the launch of two new Chinese connectivity projects: an “economic belt” along the historical Silk Road in Eurasia and a twenty-first-century Maritime Silk Road ...

The mood in South Asia is undeniably heavy. India and Pakistan’s longstanding rivalry—rooted in historical, political, and territorial disputes—has flared up once again. But this time, the pressure ...

Unlike in the Cold War, South Asia and the Indian Ocean region will be a significant arena of major power competition. Today, the region is the primary site of intensifying major power competition ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about how fintech is disrupting the financial industry in Asia. As one of Asia’s largest economies and a wellspring of ...

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- Growth in South Asia is projected to be robust at 6.6 percent this year-but a significant slowdown looms on the horizon. Reforms to promote trade openness and technology adoption ...

Asia, the world’s largest continent, is often divided into six distinct regions to better understand its vast geography, cultures, and economies. A new visualisation highlights these divisions: East ...

Nepal became the third South Asia country to have its government toppled by protesters in recent years. Generation Z youth led the movement, which... How Gen Z-led protests put Nepal's 1st female ...