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BBIN countries in South Asia can be economic growth pole: WB India head

Connectivity between Bangladesh and India, alongside Bhutan and Nepal, has the potential to make the sub-region an economic growth pole for South Asia, World Bank India Head Junaid Ahmad said

PM Narendra Modi calls for regional air ambulance pact amid Covid-19

Special visa for doctors, platform of South Asia and two African nations among PM's suggestions at workshop on managing Covid

India's Covid vaccine diplomacy in south Asia pushes back against China

Myanmar and the Seychelles are next in line to get free consignments as India uses its strength as one of the world's biggest makers of generic drugs to build friendships

China shadow looms large as India looks to consolidate ties with neighbours

The immediate proximate event is going to be the election in Nepal, due in April

Worst recession in South Asia; millions falling into poverty: World Bank

India, the region's biggest economy, is likely to see its economy contract by 9.5% this year, the World Bank report said

Biden campaign says it will have no tolerance for terrorism in Souht Asia

A Biden administration will have no tolerance for terrorism in South Asia and it will place a high priority on strengthening US-India ties, his campaign has asserted

Asian summits underway to combat global threats amid US-China friction

Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi cautioned the United States and China against entangling South East Asian nations in their geopolitical battle

Good Idlis, long walks in Madras: Kamala remembers 'proud Indian heritage'

"Today on August 15, 2020. I stand before you as the first candidate for vice president of the United States of South Asian descent," Harris said in her address

PM Modi, Afghan President Ghani discuss evolving security situation

President Ghani thanked Prime Minister Modi for timely supply of food and medical assistance to meet Afghan requirement

Regional cooperation must to control air pollution in south Asia: Experts

Average life expectancy in India could increase by 5.2 years and in Delhi by 9.4 years if the WHO standards on air quality are achieved, they said

India lags China in South Asian trade despite Free Trade Agreements

Until 2005, India and China were close in their overall trade volume with South Asia

Covid-19 might push 120 mn children into poverty in South Asia: UNICEF

UNICEF India Representative said there is a need to get core essential services going as soon as possible

Marriott International offers 30% discount at all its hotels in South Asia

The scheme covers more than 90 hotels across India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

US commits over $775 mn in assisting nations to fight Covid-19: State Dept

In South Asia, Afghanistan ($18 million), Pakistan ($15 million) and Bangladesh ($12.3 million), have received more in Covid-19 health assistance from the US, it said

India could use 3-5% of GDP stabilising economy: World Bank economists

The lockdown of economies around the world causes a much sharper decline in economic activity than in normal recessions, says World Bank chief economist south Asia region, Hans Timmer

Covid-19: South Asian govts impose nationwide curfews, tighten border

Bracing for the inevitable, India is scaling up testing.

Low e-com penetration in South Asia holds back growth, says World Bank

Restrictions on trade responsible for firms not opting for e-commerce, says report

Best of BS Opinion: Delhi air pollution, a retreat from RCEP, and more

Here's a selection of Business Standard Opinion pieces for the day

Is South Asia ready for take off?

To ensure the region's growth path remains strong and sustainable, new policies and initiatives need to remain mindful of fiscal, financial and environmental risks

India-led South Asia moving towards center of global growth: IMF

Notably, under the IMF's geographical division of the world, South Asia does not include Afghanistan and Pakistan. For IMF, South Asia includes India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan