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Saturday, April 11, 2026
TopicAsian economy

Topic: Asian economy

Asia’s virtual banks need oversight to guard data, India could offer model, BIS says

Along with Singapore, India may offer a model for creating a platform under central bank supervision that allows personal data sharing, with customer consent, says BIS.

How Sri Lanka debt tumbled from best to worst in Asia due to Covid

The island nation’s notes lost about 20% in October after dropping 15.5% in September, marking two straight months of the biggest losses in the region.

China is growing, but rest of Asian economy will take a while to recover, IMF says

In its latest assessment, IMF warned of significant downside risks and economic scarring as labor market participation falls with the most vulnerable likely to be the hardest hit.

On Camera

What can be expected from the ongoing talks in Islamabad? Odds of resolution remain slim

The initial ceasefire functioned less as a resolution and more as a pause—an opportunity for both sides to recalibrate, while claiming victory.

India bond yields rise as RBI moves to drain liquidity, lift overnight rates

New Delhi: India’s sovereign bond yields rose after the central bank announced its first step this year to drain cash from the banking system,...

Army promotes Col Purohit, acquitted in 2008 Malegaon blast case, to Brigadier; to not retire yet

This means he will serve Indian Army for a minimum of another 2 years as Brigadier, unless he picks up the next rank of Major General.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.