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Australia and India in the Asian Century

The key to building the Australia-India relationship is patience and realistic expectations, argues Peter Varghese, former Australian High Commissioner to India, and presently Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Mumbai to Ban Lingerie on Mannequins

In Mumbai, India, mannequins modeling lingerie will be banned from the public to discourage men from having impure thoughts.

Leopard runs wild in India

A Leopard Runs Wild Through Meerut, India.

Manufacturing moves from China to India

As China begins to lose its competitive advantage, manufacturing starts moving to India, argues the Indian magazine, "Business Today". But Chinese cheap imports hitting India hard.

Filipino business-process outsourcing booms in 2013

Filipino business-process outsourcing (BPO) made $13.34B in 2013 export services, an increase of almost $2 billion or 15% over 2012.

Eight economic trends for 2014

Big Think's chief economist Daniel Altman has spotted eight world economic trends to watch in 2014.

US Banks Hire Chinese communist princelings

US Banks Hire Chinese communist princelings.

Some TPP insights.

Bill Pesek gives us some great insights into the TPP.

Asia 2013 in images

The BBC's version of Asia 2013 in images.

What happened in North Korea?

According to the New York Times, the execution of the uncle of Kim Jong-un, North Korea’s leader, had its roots in a clash over businesses.

Art Sales Plummet in China

China’s art auction market suffered a sharp downturn in 2012, amid a global slump in demand for Chinese art, fueled in part by concern about the many fakes that are offered for sale.

US criticizes Chinese Navy

US Defense Secretary Hagel Criticizes Chinese Navy, Citing Near Miss.

The Philippines: One Week After Typhoon Haiyan

It's now one week after Super Typhoon Haiyan made landfall, wreaking unprecedented damage and killing thousands.

The Eruptions of Mount Sinabung

In Indonesia's North Sumatra province, Mount Sinabung, a 2,600-meter (8,530-foot) tall volcano, has erupted several times over the past few days.

Asian Economic Miracle needs New Social Path

At their recent meeting in Bangkok, the region's trade union leaders agreed that the Asian Economic Miracle needs New Social Path.