Asia Economy

Modi’s BJP-led alliance set for narrower-than-expected win

Modi’s BJP-led alliance set for narrower-than-expected win

Adesola Mojo

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi flashes victory sign at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters to celebrate the party’s win ...

India’s Narendra Modi declares victory despite election blow

India’s Narendra Modi declares victory despite election blow

Lawrence Booth

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi (C) flashes victory sign as he arrives at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters to ...

Taiwan’s April earthquake deals another blow to its tourism industry

Taiwan’s April earthquake deals another blow to its tourism industry

Bob Elliott

As a bed and breakfast owner in Taiwan’s Hualien County, Chen Rei-jia was used to the minor tremors that sometimes ...

Vote counting starts, Modi’s BJP projected to win

Vote counting starts, Modi’s BJP projected to win

Lawrence Booth

Bharatiya Janata Party supporters wearing a hat with Narendra Modi’s face during a nomination filing rally by in Kolkata, India ...

China calls on Japan and South Korea to reject ‘protectionism’

China calls on Japan and South Korea to reject ‘protectionism’

Adesola Mojo

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – MAY 26: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol (3rd, L) talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang ...

Bhutan may revise its Sustainable Development Fee if travel picks up

Bhutan may revise its Sustainable Development Fee if travel picks up

Bob Elliott

Bhutan may reconsider its controversial $100 daily tourism fees if the country’s tourism industry recovers soon, Bhutan’s Prime Minister Tshering ...

Fallout between Maldives and India ‘absolutely’ benefiting Sri Lanka

Fallout between Maldives and India ‘absolutely’ benefiting Sri Lanka

Bob Elliott

Calls for Indian travelers to boycott the Maldives is “absolutely” helping Sri Lanka’s travel industry, the country’s Tourism Minister Harin ...

Sri Lanka visa problem was a ‘technical issue’ says tourism minister

Sri Lanka visa problem was a ‘technical issue’ says tourism minister

Bob Elliott

The cost to obtain a short-term visa to visit Sri Lanka rose from $50 to $100 in April. But the ...

With EVs, the ‘Detroit of Asia’ wants to be China hedge for automakers

With EVs, the ‘Detroit of Asia’ wants to be China hedge for automakers

Albert Wagner

Visitors inspect a Tesla Model Y car during the 40th Thailand International Motor Expo at the Impact Challenger hall in ...

Maharajas’ Express to Palace on Wheels

Maharajas’ Express to Palace on Wheels

Bob Elliott

Luxury trains in India date back to its colonial era, when opulent carriages transported dignitaries, officials and royalty. More trains ...