Hong Kong's sales of jewelry and watches edged up in April as tourism from mainland China rebounded. (Photo by Jennifer Lo)
Business

Hong Kong's retail outlook upgraded by industry body

Retail sales rose for second month, electronic goods saw 20-month decline

1 June 2017
"The Bund Bull" is ensconced in Shanghai's traditional financial district, the Bund. (Photo by Kenji Kawase)
Economy

China's debt downgrade signals alarm over its finances

Growing reliance on shadow finance raises fears of a 'Minsky moment'

1 June 2017
Solar panels on the rooftops of buildings in Tangshan, Hebei Province, China.
Economy

Private sector can help unlock Asia's decarbonized future

Companies are exploiting new technologies to reap benefits of going green

30 May 2017
Moody's has downgraded Hong Kong's issuer ratings in conjunction with a similar move for mainland China. (Photo by Kenji Kawase)
Economy

Mainland ties drag down Hong Kong credit score

Moody's cuts territory's issuer ratings to "Aa2" after hitting China

25 May 2017
This year's Easter holidays fell right in the middle of Japan's cherry blossom season.
Economy

Japan welcomes a record number of tourists in April

Experience-based tourism, more cruise ships spur surge in arrivals

25 May 2017
Toridoll Holdings President Takaya Awata
Economy

Beyond udon -- Japanese chain winding its way to success

Chicken, doughnuts and halal -- more to life than just noodles for Toridoll

19 May 2017
Foreign tourists in Tokyo viewing cherry blossom in April.
Economy

Record number of foreign visitors flock to Japan in April

Experience-based tourism, more cruise ships spur surge in arrivals

18 May 2017
The 55km Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge will be one of the longest bridges in the world.
18 May 2017
Hong Kong newspapers are packed with advertisements for overseas properties.
Economy

Hong Kongers flock to foreign real estate

Exorbitant local prices driving middle-class buyers abroad

15 May 2017
Hong Kong economy grew by a surprising 4.3% year-on-year in the January-March quarter. (Photo by Kenji Kawase)
Economy

Hong Kong Jan.-March GDP shows surprisingly strong 4.3% growth

Fastest expansion in six years seen as unsustainable

13 May 2017
Beijing has managed to curb capital outflow and the yuan's depreciation, but darker clouds may be gathering over China's economy. (Photo by Kenji Kawase)
11 May 2017
Hong Kong's securities watchdog on May 8 took the rare step of extending the trading suspension for China Huishan Dairy shares following an exodus of directors from the company.
Economy

The troubling truth behind China's banking 'recovery'

Falling bad-debt buffers and risky bets add a deceptive shine to earnings

11 May 2017
Hong Kong's securities watchdog on May 8 took the rare step of extending the trading suspension for China Huishan Dairy shares following an exodus of directors from the company.
Economy

The troubling truth behind China's banking 'recovery'

Falling bad-debt buffers and risky bets add a deceptive shine to earnings

11 May 2017
Asian Development Bank headquarters in Manila: The lender forecasts Asia will need $1.7 trillion per year in infrastructure improvements from 2016 to 2030.
Economy

The ADB faces up to new challenges

As the multilateral lender marks 50 years, its skills are more vital than ever

4 May 2017
Asian Development Bank headquarters in Manila: The lender forecasts Asia will need $1.7 trillion per year in infrastructure improvements from 2016 to 2030.
Economy

The ADB faces up to new challenges

As the multilateral lender marks 50 years, its skills are more vital than ever

3 May 2017
The strongest growth in business travel is expected from the Asia-Pacific region, with China leading.
Economy

Asia-Pacific leads global business travel

China tops Asia chart, followed by Myanmar

27 April 2017
Kawasaki Heavy Industries' plant in New York produces railroad cars for the New York subway.
Business trends

Asia Inc. welcomes Trump's big tax plan

Some question whether corporate tax cut will go through

27 April 2017
Billboards of mainland Chinese companies form the majority of advertisers facing Victoria Harbor on Hong Kong Island. (Photo by Kenji Kawase)
Economy

Hong Kong to outstrip New York for Chinese investors

Mainland developers worry about Trump, Brexit, says Colliers

25 April 2017
An aerial view of unfinished villas in the city of Shenzhen, in China's southern Guangdong Province.
Economy

Does China's strong Q1 growth point to a slowdown?

Analysts expect economy to lose steam in second half of 2017

18 April 2017
Poor air quality in major Chinese cities like Beijing means they are unlikely to rise any higher in livability rankings until this problem is addressed.
Economy

Chinese cities lag in livability rankings

Shanghai, Beijing outside global top 100 due to polluted air, corruption

13 April 2017
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Economy

World Bank boosts 2018 growth outlook for emerging East Asia

Report cites rebounding demand in developed world and infrastructure investment

13 April 2017
A truck driver checks a shipping container at Incheon port in South Korea.
Economy

South Korea's export recovery is on thin ice

Tensions with China, manufacturing slump bode ill for sustained upturn

13 April 2017
China's economic policymakers face a tough balancing act.
Economy

Economists fret as China ponders growth versus stability

Central bank wrestles with conflicting priorities amid an economic slowdown

13 April 2017
Hong Kong women face pressure to settle down. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Economy

A silver lining amid wedding bell blues

More women than men makes finding a husband tough work

13 April 2017