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
Malaysia is one of the resource exporters expected to benefit from a recovery in major industrial economies.
Economy

The ADB forecasts the slowest Asian growth since 2001

Region will remain the global economic driver in 2017 despite the dip

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

12 April 2017
Xiang Junbo, Chairman of China Insurance Regulatory Commission (CIRC)
Economy

China's anti-graft watchdog zeros in on top insurance regulator

Suspect is accused of 'serious violations', suspicious lending practices

10 April 2017
A security guard stands next to a glass case containing gold bars at Beijing's biggest gold store.
7 April 2017
Malaysia is one of the resource exporters expected to benefit from a recovery in major industrial economies.
Economy

Asian growth seen slowing to 5.7% in 2017: ADB

Region to remain global engine despite weakest rate since 2001

6 April 2017
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Economy

China economists divided on trade friction with US

Poll: Trump might use such conflict, or see need to avoid it

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

Monetary tightening emerges as risk to Chinese economy

Economists expect slowdown in second half of 2017, Nikkei survey shows

6 April 2017
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Economy

China's northern industrial regions left out of recovery

'Old economy' companies in dire straits while nation turns up

1 April 2017
A view of Singapore's main business district
Economy

Adam Reynolds: 'Open banking' is a golden opportunity for Asian finance

Tech-driven approach can help sector build new business models

30 March 2017
Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect provides for mainland flows into Hong Kong-listed equities and allows overseas investors access to Chinese domestic shares.
Economy

Fraser Howie: China's 'bond connect' talk overlooks landmark market opening

Hundreds of foreign investors are already buying domestic interbank debt

30 March 2017
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Asia300

Asian companies muddle through Brexit uncertainty

HSBC, KB Kookmin Bank, Tata feel the pain; Hyundai Czechs out OK

29 March 2017
One of Cambodia's crowded public hospitals (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Economy

Insurance promises Asia much more than peace of mind

Expanding coverage would keep countries' 'economic wheels' turning

23 March 2017
One of Cambodia's crowded public hospitals (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Economy

Insurance promises Asia much more than peace of mind

Expanding coverage would keep countries' 'economic wheels' turning

23 March 2017
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Economy

Henderson Land shares soar to 20-month high

With big 2016 in books, Hong Kong developer to increase final dividend

22 March 2017
Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect provides for mainland flows into Hong Kong-listed equities and allows overseas investors access to Chinese domestic shares.
Economy

China 'bond connect' talk overlooks landmark market opening

Hundreds of foreign investors are already buying domestic interbank debt

22 March 2017
Singapore retained its place as the most expensive city to live in.
Life

Asia dominates rankings of most expensive cities

Singapore, Hong Kong remain top two; Tokyo, Osaka, Seoul rise on currency

21 March 2017
A ferry sails through Victoria Harbour in front of Hong Kong's Central district.
Economy

Asia's 'open banking' opportunity

Technology can enable new business models for financial institutions

20 March 2017
Merlion in Singapore
Economy

Mercer ranks Singapore first in Asia again for living quality

Main factors -- infrastructure, stability, accommodation

14 March 2017
Shenzhen Railway Station in Shenzhen city, south China's Guangdong province
Economy

China's clandestine capital outflow channels

How to bypass exchange limits and shift assets abroad

11 March 2017
People perform a dragon dance at Tiankai Temple in Beijing on Feb. 27. Earnings may be down, but expectations for Asian economies are up.
Economy

Earnings gloom aside, Asia Inc. is positioned for growth

Regional growth outlook is good and M&A appetite remains strong

9 March 2017
Oil tankers pass in front of the Singapore skyline last June. Falling commodity prices hit the city-state's banks hard last year.
Economy

China's chill hits banks' bottom lines

Ripple effects from slowdown in Asia's biggest economy, falling commodity prices

9 March 2017