More than 300,000 Indian farmers have killed themselves since agriculture was liberalized.

Two very different paths, taken with very similar dreams.

The Hmong women of Sa Pa are being empowered by the opportunities offered by tourism.

In purchasing power parity (PPP) terms, India is now the world's third largest economy -- surpassing Japan.

India's efforts to fight urban poverty have been lacking.

Migrant workers in Indian cities face a bleak future, but one organization is trying to bring hope.

John Kerry’s claim that poverty causes terrorism underscores America’s continued failure to understand terrorists.

Near the country’s most famous tourist destination, some 300 people live in the direst conditions imaginable.

Beijing and Delhi complement each other nicely. While China has development down, India excels at the political.

A new World Bank note finds that Asian countries have reduced the number of people living in poverty — but work remains.

While Laos has been the beneficiary of rapid economic growth, not all are seeing its benefits.

As Vietnam’s population moves to the cities, the poor struggle for the most basic of human needs. Will they be left behind?

Governments are spending vast sums to reduce crushing poverty. While the cause is a noble one the reasoning and approach may be faulty.

Indians are taking up the banner of “giving back”. Many more might join if incentives to do so could be enhanced.

India’s National Food Security Bill is aimed at offering subsidized food for hundreds of millions. Will it pass?

India has just hosted its first Formula 1 race. But with millions still in poverty, should it be spending money this way?