Guangzhou Rural Commercial Bank Chairman Wang Jikang, left, at the bank's listing ceremony on June 20.
Economy

Hong Kong markets feel the crush of mainland money

Mainland offshore financing needs tint local IPOs and property market

30 June 2017
Grand Gateway 66 in Shanghai's commercial district Xujiahui is one of the two cashcows in mainland China for Hang Lung Properties. (Photo by Kenji Kawase)
Economy

Hong Kong capitalists reap rewards of cozy Communist ties

But the gravy train may be nearing the end of the line

30 June 2017
Electronic monitors show the Chinese national flags outside a shopping center in Hong Kong to mark the 20th anniversary of the city's return to Chinese rule.
Economy

Hong Kong sinks into a 'greater' bay

Mainland cities favored by Beijing have diminished the finance hub

29 June 2017
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Hong Kong handover: 20 years on

Kid gloves come off 20 years after Hong Kong handover

A far more powerful Beijing sees less of a need for special treatment

29 June 2017
A pedestrian walks past a signboard of Henderson Land Group in Beijing.
Economy

Hong Kong capitalists reap rewards of cozy Communist ties

But the gravy train may be nearing the end of the line

29 June 2017
Average executive salaries in China rose by 9.1% between 2015 and 2016.
Economy

Average Chinese executive pay reaches $150,000 mark

Growth, demand for talent driving up senior management salaries in Asia

28 June 2017
Hong Kong has prospered over the past 20 years, but political and social tensions are brewing.
Economy

China struggles with Hong Kong dilemma

For Beijing, 'one country' is more important than 'two systems'

27 June 2017
A man takes a photo in Central, a business district of Hong Kong.
Economy

Asian high-yield debt market will be tested

Investors increasingly edgy amid uncertain liquidity

26 June 2017
Sebastian Paredes, chief executive of DBS's Hong Kong operation, speaks to reporters on Friday. (Photo by Mariko Tai)
Finance

China risk has DBS rethinking mainland exposure

Bank's Hong Kong unit may 'dramatically' change portfolio, including in steel, copper

26 June 2017
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Business

Asia gets tough on shady business dealings

Governments want to open their economies to competition -- and growth

25 June 2017
People pose next to the Charging Bull statue at the financial square on the Bund in Shanghai.
Economy

China makes MSCI breakthrough with Stock Connect boost

Index provider forecasts an initial inflow of $17 to 18 billion

21 June 2017
Pony Ma Huateng called for greater economic integration the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Bay Area.
Economy

Tencent CEO urges economic integration for Hong Kong, China

Youth must deepen understanding of peers across region, says Pony Ma Huateng

21 June 2017
People line up to apply for a shot at buying a new condo.
Economy

Hong Kong's sky-high housing prices raise alarms

Young, frustrated would-be homeowners are being priced out of the market

19 June 2017
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank President Jin Liqun says membership could grow to 85 or 90 within the year.
Economy

AIIB future rests on shedding Beijing influence

Bank to hold 2nd annual meeting in South Korea

15 June 2017
The port of Gwadar in Pakistan is one of several infrastructure projects benefiting form investment as part of China's Belt and Road Initiative.
Economy

Belt and Road's potential real estate boost

Construction companies stand to win big by signing up now

15 June 2017
The booth of Indonesian food giant PT Indofood Sukses Makmur at a trade exhibition in Jakarta October 2016.
Economy

Indonesia's Indofood rattles investors by buying land from CEO

Food giant's $164 million payout is equal to 16.5% of its cash holdings

14 June 2017
Banks gather at the financial district in central Hong Kong. (Photo by Nozomu Ogawa)
Forex

Hong Kong dollar weakens on Fed tightening, strong liquidity

Currency slips below mid-point of the peg with the greenback

14 June 2017
Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike speaks at a news conference on June 9 about her strategy to make Tokyo a global financial center.
Economy

London's stumbles spur Tokyo's financial hub vision

Gov. Koike says uncertainty over Brexit 'gives us a chance'

9 June 2017
China's Anbang Insurance Group snapped up an estimated $6 billion in overseas assets in 2016.
Economy

China surges to world's No. 2 overseas investor

$183bn spending spree in 2016, up 44%, puts country behind only US, says UN

8 June 2017
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Economy

Nickel sinks to 11-month low on dimmer China outlook

Export resumption by Indonesia's Antam deepens oversupply worries

2 June 2017
Old houses surrounded by new apartment buildings in the Guangfuli neighborhood of Shanghai
Economy

China leaps 7 spots to No. 18 in world competitiveness ranking

Hong Kong tops IMD's list again while Singapore grabs third place

2 June 2017
Hazy sky covering Pudong district in Shanghai. (Photo by Kenji Kawase)
Business

China debt 'could prompt $7.7 trillion asset sale'

Privatization of state groups might draw foreign investors, says Citi

1 June 2017
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