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China's SMIC vows to advance technology despite flagging profits
State-backed chipmaker sees bleak outlook for 2018 as mobile market slows
Economy
Asia's manufacturers start the year off strong
January's Nikkei Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index perks up, a bit
Nikkei PMI
Asian manufacturers make strong start to 2018
Pick-up in global trade has boosted activity, Nikkei PMI survey shows
Economy
Asian stocks rally after Wall Street rebound
Hong Kong, Taiwan and Tokyo log morning gains but Shanghai slips
Currencies
Cryptocurrencies caught in market turmoil
Bitcoin loses two-thirds of its December value as investors cover losses
Economy
Hong Kong retail sector sees first growth in four years
Sales were boosted by robust stock market and improved tourist arrivals
Economy
Asia's MBA schools rise up the FT's ranks
A record-high 11 programs in the region crack the annual list's top-100
Business trends
Asian schools gain ground in business education
Sixteen MBA programs in the global top 100, China's CEIBS at No. 8
International relations
City of London launches initiative to deepen ties with Asia
Financial center aims to help build post-Brexit global strategy
Currencies
Dollar rallies in Asia as Trump eases fears of trade war
President's remarks about the greenback and TPP calm rattled investors
Economy
Host problems cloud the outlook for this year's APEC
Beset by domestic issues, Papua New Guinea may struggle to put on the event
Property
Hong Kong landlords turning hotels into offices for bigger gains
Strong mainland demand and tight supply lift office rents in prime districts
Economy
Better paydays are in store for Asia
The region is predicted to lead global wage growth in 2018
International relations
APEC summit outlook clouded by new host's problems
Caught between China and the bloc, PNG's domestic issues dominate
Economy
Asian philanthropists can potentially give twice as much as US
Charitable donations can top $500 billion with proper tax incentives, regulatory reforms
Economy
China's cities to rise to the top ranks by 2035
Forecast has Beijing and Shanghai just behind London and Tokyo by GDP
Economy
Nikkei manufacturers index for ASEAN gives rise to concerns
It's a mixed bag as prospects look good for 2018, despite December dips
Nikkei PMI
ASEAN manufacturing stagnant in December, despite ongoing strength
Dull year-end fails to dampen Southeast Asia's optimism for 2018
Economy
Asia seen leading global wage growth in 2018
Raises solid in India, Vietnam, China, but meager in Japan, US, Europe -- survey
Economy
Chinese cities' GDP swell by 2035 but can't beat NY, Tokyo, London
Report forecasts Shanghai and Beijing will come 5th and 6th in ranking
Looking ahead 2018
QE unwinding is more dangerous than it appears
Asia's emerging markets remain dependent on central bank liquidity