From the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia to the bustling cities of the modern era, the countries of Asia offer a glimpse ... largest economy in the world. South Korea, a leader in technology ...

Urbanization provides South Asian countries with the potential to transform their economies to join the ranks of richer nations in both prosperity and livability. A new World Bank report finds the ...

Countries in South Asia, especially those with large external debt, face difficult tradeoffs as they respond to these pressures. Growth prospects have weakened, with large downside risks in most ...