South Asia

Even though it will be guaranteed by the government, the crucial question for investors will be how much SriLankan Airlines will need to pay over the sovereign to get its bond away.

We are setting out the rationale for the choices made in our Country Awards starting with the winners from Bangladesh, Cambodia, Hong Kong and Hong Kong (Chinese financial institutions).

Trade tensions and failed deals are preying on the minds of FinanceAsia’s readers as they ponder the M&A landscape for the year ahead.

The six-year old Indian startup aims to become the world’s largest hotel chain by partnering with small hotel operators. It is making a big bet in China.

Demographics and GDP growth mean that consumer tech and fintech still have the potential to grow in the region, and that is why Vertex is raising more money in the next few months.

Modi is celebrating his landslide election victory but challenges await as economic growth slows.

The combination of India’s two ride-hailing services has long been mooted but is unlikely to come to fruition in the near term. Here's why.

Bangladesh is one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies but the growth rate is not matched by the level of foreign investment. Natural disaster remains a major drawback.

With operations in 24 countries and major expansion underway in its home market of India, Zomato looks set to beat China's Meituan Dianping into the black.