Opinion
Year of elections shows South Asia's democracies remain intact
Region's political systems, while imperfect, are far more robust than initially perceived
Arts
Street dancing in Sri Lanka harks to history
The island state's annual Kandy Esala procession dates to 200 B.C.
Policy Asia
Sri Lanka turns to untried leftists to lead break from poverty, strife
Voters place faith in Dissanayake's NPP debutants to cure economy and ethnic tensions
Economy
Sri Lanka eases monetary policy, sets new single key rate
Central bank discards its rate corridor in favor of an overnight policy rate
Economy
IMF approves third review of Sri Lanka's $2.9bn bailout
Global lender says tax revenue and reform of state-owned enterprises remain key
Editor-in-Chief’s Picks
Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: Sri Lanka's political shift has familiar echoes
Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations
Your Week in Asia
India state polls, G20 summit, Hong Kong national security case
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
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Life
Sri Lankan chefs reach out to the world
Restaurant wave is spreading a taste for the island's diverse cuisine
Politics
Sri Lanka president's party wins two-thirds of seats in parliament
Voters bury established parties in general election landslide
Politics
Sri Lanka votes for new parliament as economic recovery hangs in balance
Party of new President Dissanayake aiming for big boost in number of seats
Your Week in Asia
Nvidia AI summit, U.N. climate talks, Japan leadership vote
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Politics
Dissanayake's bloc seen gaining control of Sri Lankan parliament
Nov. 14 election set to usher in new guard as Rajapaksa associates pull out
Life
Exploring Sri Lanka's beautiful but neglected north
Jaffna city has staged a remarkable recovery from Sri Lanka's civil war
Comment
Misguided foreign policy has left India friendless in South Asia
Chinese rivalry has blinded Modi to adverse political trends in nearby nations
Politics
Dissanayake's journey from toffee seller to Sri Lankan president
Political outsider calls general election to boost base, vows to build confidence
Politics
Sri Lanka president dissolves parliament for Nov. 14 polls
With only three parliamentary seats, Dissanayake aims to strengthen mandate
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Politics
Sri Lankans reject political dynasties for leftist outsider
Dissanayake's challenges with economy, Parliament may add uncertainty in IMF deal
Opinion
Sri Lanka's Dissanayake now must prioritize political reform
New president should empower local governments and tackle the devolution issue
Politics
Sri Lanka's new president promises 'cleaner' politics
Dissanayake takes office as investors worry he will revisit IMF bailout terms
Politics
Sri Lankan outsider leftist Dissanayake wins presidential election
Politician's turnaround stuns ruling elite, taps public rage from economic crisis
Politics
Sri Lanka's Dissanayake and Premadasa head to presidential race runoff
Incumbent President Wickremesinghe and others disqualified, says Election Commission
Politics
Voting ends in Sri Lanka to choose a president and a way out of years of turmoil
Contest seen as largely a three-way race, with results expected on Sunday
Immigration
Thailand, Indonesia, Sri Lanka seek digital nomads' skills and money
Visa programs in South and Southeast Asia aim to draw border-hopping remote workers
Politics
Sri Lanka's watershed presidential elections: 4 things to know
Economy is top concern as voters face a government with no majority for once
Your Week in Asia
Sri Lanka votes, Midea lists in Hong Kong, BOJ policy meeting
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Podcast: News Roundup
Sri Lankans vote after years of economic suffering
Tune in to Nikkei Asia's podcast, bringing the region's key news to global listeners
Editor-in-Chief’s Picks
Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: Raring to vote
Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations
The Big Story
Election campaign energizes Sri Lankans weary of economic turmoil
Presidential candidates tap public misgivings about IMF-directed policy changes
Tea Leaves
You can learn a lot from a country's supermarkets
Sri Lanka's economic crises and farming decline have driven up prices, led to shortages
Photos
Through the lens: Eye on Asia for the fourth week of August
A selection of striking photos from across Asia