Under South Asia's only female prime minister, the country is investing heavily in its women and girls.

Asian countries continue to score poorly on gender equality, to the detriment of their economies.

Despite government efforts, cultural pressures continue to dissuade many women in Japan from joining the workforce.

Improving women's political and economic participation will be central to preserving Japan's status as a global heavyweight.

How structural barriers impede South Korean women from joining the workforce.

Two historic pieces of legislation aim to abolish child labor and provide relief to India's working women.

The complicated outlook for women's rights in China.

Japan and China both need women in the workforce to boost their economies, but they are moving in opposite directions.

The Japanese government can make structural changes, but cultural attitudes are proving stubborn.

Ambitious Japanese women struggle to balance family and career.