Asian share markets swept lower on Monday after Wall Street suffered its worst starting week in history.

In a capital city that's passionately embracing the future, Bridget Jones finds traces of a glorious past.

China's economic rebalancing remained intact as the first economic reports of 2016 signaled manufacturing weakened for a fifth straight month.

As rubber prices slump, 20 of 30 workers who drain sticky latex from trees on Winai Chaikunanant's plantation quit.

Off the Japanese coast, Eric Young explores an island where stunning art meets brilliant architecture.

Two decades of India's information-technology success and the English-speaking engineers have created a fertile ground for e-commerce companies and tech start-ups.

Our day-trip dollars become micro-loans to empower rural women, writes Naomi Estall.

Sophie Barclay visits a tourist-free part of Hong Kong.

Three days in Shanghai's metropolis is one way to touch the sky, discovers Katie Wright.

The most authentic Southeast Asian foods are to be found in the small alleys and laneways reached aboard a tuk-tuk or decrepit taxi, finds Brett Atkinson.

In a China seldom explored, Graham Reid finds geological marvels that draw giggles from locals as well as tourists.

Halong Bay's famed islands are well explored from a kayak, writes Neda Vanovac.

At Pulau Ubin, away from Singapore's glossy towers, Jim Eagles comes face to face with some local wildlife.

The Philippines owner of Griffin's is gearing up to expand the 150-year-old Kiwi biscuit brand into Southeast Asia.

The rise of Asian culture in Auckland, as February's Lantern Festival and this month's Diwali celebrations illustrate good fun and good energy to the city.

Kristi Eaton finds the language barrier to be no hurdle during a solo trek through Burma.

Gabrielle Dunlevy cleanses her body, soul and mind in an Indonesian healing resort.

Golden beaches, unique animals... Janet Wilson finds competition for God's Own.

Plans to ban disabled climbers from attempting to scale Mount Everest have been rubbished.

Novice climbers could be banned from attempting to climb Mount Everest, under Nepalese plans to confront safety and overcrowding concerns.

A luxury river trip from Mandalay, writes Nigel Tisdall, is the stress-free way to see remote parts of Burma.

Prioritise and focus on quality rather than quantity in this city where there is so much to see and do, writes Donna McIntyre.

India's Hampi offers a visual wealth and allure few can resist, writes Tim Roxborogh.

Andrew Laxon found the best way to convert his teenage children to the delights of travelling in India was to do things, not look at them. Here are some of his highlights.

Donna McIntyre is by turns saddened, unnerved, educated and fascinated on a visit to South Korea's side of the demilitarised zone.

China's move doesn't have to spark rivalry, Japanese visitor tells Herald political editor Audrey Young.

Asian policy-makers need to understand that currency devaluations aren't a cure-all, writes Bloomberg columnist William Pesek.

In Bali's hills, far from the madding crowds, Shandelle Battersby finds a perfectly positioned eco-resort.

Far beyond the big cities, growth in China's west is creating business opportunities for New Zealand companies.

Two Auckland students have designed a bottle specifically for New Zealand craft brewers hoping to crack the Asian market.