Economy

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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks plunge as coronavirus deaths and infections continue to rise

Samsung Electronics falls after net income lags behind estimates

30 January 2020
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Nikkei Markets

Asian equities slide more as China virus infections, death toll rise

Airlines across the region slump as epidemic affects travel demand

28 January 2020
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks extend losses amid mounting worries over China epidemic

Industrial commodity producers fall on concerns over China's economic outlook

27 January 2020
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks post weekly loss amid China virus outbreak

Trading volumes across region lower than usual due to holidays

24 January 2020
A Chinese traveler wears a protective mask at Beijing Railway station on Jan. 21: this new virus comes on the eve of Chinese New Year.
Opinion

Coronavirus threatens economic damage around the world

Regional neighbors and European stocks are already facing losses

23 January 2020
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks slump after China virus kills six and infects 300

Chinese airlines fall on concerns outbreak could dampen travel demand

21 January 2020
A protester vandalizes an MTR station during a protest in Hong Kong in November. Some anti-government demonstrators have stopped riding on the city's railway after it was accused by protesters of closing down stations and aiding police during pro-democracy marches.
Hong Kong protests

Hong Kong's economy splits into pro- and anti-government camps

Protesters shun businesses that support police and establishment

20 January 2020
The park needs fresh leadership more than just new roller coasters.
Opinion

Theme park bailout exposes Hong Kong's funhouse mirror economy

Ocean Park's troubles show how city is failing to make fundamental reforms

20 January 2020
The debt-addicted U.S. federal government has a co-dependent -- global investors in a near zero-interest-rate reality.
Datawatch

Yield-hungry Asian investors bankroll US spending binge

Appetite for Treasurys remains firm as yields slip to bottom elsewhere

19 January 2020
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks extend gains on upbeat China economic data

Ping An Insurance, Reliance Industries among winners on A300

17 January 2020
Carrie Lam's government should be using its fiscal space to address chronically high rents.
Opinion

Hong Kong's leaders are in denial over poor state of economy

City needs fundamental reforms, not vague stimulus, to restart growth

13 January 2020
A protest in Hong Kong on Dec. 8: Fears of losing individual freedom have prompted many residents to consider leaving Asia's financial hub.
Neo Capitalism

Capitalism's flaws spur soul-searching, from Bill Gates to AI

Hong Kong and US pay price as beacons of economic freedom dim

13 January 2020
Chinese Vice Premier Liu He, Xi Jinping's right-hand man, will sign the Phase One trade deal with U.S. President Donald Trump this week. 
Your Week in Asia

US-China Phase One deal, China trade data and Kem Sokha trial

Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events

12 January 2020
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks extend gains ahead of key US jobs report

Optimism over Sino-American trade also boosts equities

10 January 2020
An influx of Chinese money and workers coupled with loose regulations fueled explosive growth in Cambodia's coastal city of Sihanoukville. (Nikkei montage)
Business Spotlight

In Cambodia's boomtown, a gamble on Chinese money goes sour

Online casino ban slams the brakes on Sihanoukville's runaway growth

10 January 2020
The HK dollar peg has held its ground despite concerns about capital outflows and bets by traders.
Currencies

Architect of HK dollar peg says exchange rate system will endure

Currency link with US dollar 'remains the best solution' for Hong Kong

9 January 2020
A man walks past an electric board showing Nikkei Stock Average in Tokyo on Jan. 8.
Iran tensions

Asian stocks dive after Iran fires missiles at US-led forces

Yen, gold and oil surge as investors fear tensions following Soleimani killing

8 January 2020
Black-clad activists vandalize an HSBC branch in Hong Kong on New Year's Day.
Markets

China money to Hong Kong market tripled in 2019 amid protests

Mainland investment offset international capital flight

7 January 2020
Xi's ability to restrain his own hard-liners will be tested.
Opinion

2020 look ahead: China will be punching bag in US presidential election

Donald Trump and Democratic rival can compete to see who is tougher on Beijing

1 January 2020
While many of 2019's big themes stemmed from the worsening trade war, 2020 may hold other surprises. (Photo illustration by Nikkei)
The Big Story

Asia in 2020: from tech turmoil to SoftBank's next crisis

Watch these emerging trends and political flashpoints in the year ahead

25 December 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks gain on increased optimism over US-China trade

Trump's comments a deal is likely early next month boost sentiments

23 December 2019
A protester cries as his comrade embraces him during the demonstration: exposure to intense trauma may persist and progress into PTSD.
Opinion

Hong Kong protest violence is leading to mental health catastrophe

Psychological help and public awareness are needed to combat trauma

20 December 2019
The growth of Macao's casino industry has not necessarily improved the reputation of the city's financial sector.
Opinion

Even Xi can't turn Macao into an international finance center

Hong Kong's position will remain secure until the mainland itself fully opens up

19 December 2019
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16 December 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks surge as Trump reportedly approves trade deal

Chinese companies post biggest gains on A300 index

13 December 2019