Economy

The People's Bank of China was the first central bank in Asia to respond to the latest U.S. rate hike.
Economy

When it comes to rate hikes, Asia still follows the US lead

China, Hong Kong first to follow suit, and Philippines, Malaysia may be next

21 December 2017
Bitcoin plunged to $15,600 in Tokyo on Wednesday morning. Some observers attributed the fall to funds flowing to Bitcoin Cash.
Business

Bitcoin flash crashes as investors move to '2nd Bitcoin'

Looming bankruptcy of hacked South Korean exchange also seen affecting cryptocurrency

20 December 2017
Hong Kong's downtown skyline and Victoria Harbor are visible in this view from the Peak. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Economy

Mainland renters, buyers flock back to Hong Kong property market

Chinese companies step up activity after getting green light from Beijing

19 December 2017
Wanda issued a statement on Thursday maintaining that the article "constitutes vicious defamation and slander to Wanda Group and [chairman] Wang Jianlin. Many allegations are totally groundless."
Business

Dalian Wanda denies cash crunch, says it has $30bn on hand

Chinese developer threatens criminal complaint over financial rumors

14 December 2017
The headquarters of the People's Bank of China in Beijing (Photo by Akira Kodaka)
Economy

US rate hike triggers Asian increases

China, Hong Kong follow suit; Philippines, Malaysia may be next

14 December 2017
A security guard walks past a directory board of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) in Hong Kong.
Economy

Hong Kong follows US lead in monetary tightening

Move is expected to cool region's overheated property market

14 December 2017
Economists are concerned that the corporate tax hike will undermine investments and employees' wages.
Economy

South Korea bucks the global trend with corporate tax hikes

Critics flag concerns over an impact on wages and investment

14 December 2017
A worker looks on at a BYD assembly line in Shenzhen, China. (Reuters)
Economy

ADB keeps 5.8% Asia growth outlook for 2018, hikes 2017 view

Growth in China to slow to 6.4% next year on weaker investment spending

14 December 2017
A construction site in Ahmedabad, India: The country's GDP is likely to top $6 trillion by 2028.
Economy

India's economy to be world's No.3 by 2028: forecast

Philippines and Vietnam look like standout performers in coming years

7 December 2017
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7 December 2017
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington: The U.S. money-creating spree has flooded the world with dollars.
The Big Story

Asia braces for the end of easy money

Higher foreign exchange reserves should help avoid a 'taper tantrum' but other risks remain

6 December 2017
Japan is one of eight countries headed for a huge pension savings shortfall, according to the World Economic Forum. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Economy

When earning nothing is a blessing

Pension obligations loom in an era of low yields

6 December 2017
Some experts are concerned that South Korea's corporate tax hike will impact investment and wages.
Economy

South Korea to hike corporate tax, bucking global trends

Samsung Electronics, Hyundai Motor could face 25% levy, up from 22%

5 December 2017
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5 December 2017
Des Voeux Road, a major thoroughfare, at the financial district of Central in Hong Kong
Economy

Hong Kong offices are world's most expensive to rent

Chinese companies occupy 19% of prime office towers in Central

28 November 2017
The Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail, which will connect the mainland and Hong Kong, is under construction on the Hong Kong Section at the West Kowloon terminus on Oct. 26.
Economy

Hong Kong legislators back controversial China checkpoint plan

The move will give mainland officials full jurisdiction over a zone in financial hub

15 November 2017
Country leaders pose during the family photo session at the APEC Summit in Danang, Vietnam on Nov. 11.
Economy

APEC statement addresses Trump criticism of 'unfair trade'

Leaders call for removal of 'market distorting subsidies'

11 November 2017
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is looking to build a "broad base of investors," according to President Jin Liqun.
Economy

The AIIB is 'very likely' to tap the global bond market

President says move to come in 2018 as the bank seeks a 'broad' investor base

9 November 2017
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Property

Hong Kong's Link revenue up 7.4% in 1H; upbeat on outlook

Asia's largest REIT profits from retail bounce; mulls asset sale amid protests

8 November 2017
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3 November 2017
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is looking to build a "broad base of investors," according to President Jin Liqun. (Photo by Joyce Ho)
Economy

AIIB to tap global bond market next year

President says US warming toward China-led development bank

31 October 2017
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Stocks

Nikkei will launch new index to aid Asian-focused investors

Nikkei Asia300 Investable meets rules for indexes covering trusts and other financial instruments

30 October 2017
Mark Gabbay, Asia Pacific CEO of LaSalle Investment Management
Business

Logistics in Asia growing on the back of rising e-commerce

LaSalle's regional CEO sees 'significant impact' on property market

23 October 2017
Delegates at the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China on Oct. 18 in Beijing. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)
Stocks

China party congress draws attention to materials and electric vehicles

Markets focus on debt, state companies, environment at Communist Party confab

20 October 2017
Blockchain technology underpins the ICO ecosystem.
Economy

Initial coin offerings: investing's wild frontier

New -- and sometimes shady -- crowdfunding method has regulators scrambling to keep up

18 October 2017