The country’s economy has been overhauled but vested interests remain a challenge

Tax incentives and full ownership rules aimed at attracting new investors

Colombo to borrow $1bn from China and issue $250m Panda bonds before year-end

Indian mobile payments group confirms Berkshire Hathaway has taken undisclosed stake

Prime minister seeks ‘new partnership’ with continent’s biggest economies

Telecoms equipment maker ZTE also prevented from providing the technology to local operators

US vice-president tells Ankara not to test Washington’s resolve over detained pastor

Block on Chinese company may raise costs, delay rollout and cause market ‘chaos’

Government scrutiny and investor activism behind rise in failed blockbuster takeovers

Threshold to veto deals will be lowered as concern grows over Chinese acquisitions

Proposed rule changes follow increased tensions with US over trade and dealmaking

First-time exercise of tougher rules on foreign deals

Delayed disclosure comes as governments tighten up on foreign investment in sensitive tech

Britain seeks to clamp down on Beijing’s pursuit of sensitive technologies

Nato allies fear that China and other rivals of the west may buy sensitive technology

America’s anxiety about Chinese technological prowess is reflected in Washington where politicians are rethinking their attitudes to foreign investment

Gathering of ‘16+1’ grouping this week indicates Beijing’s ambitions in region