People take photos of the illumination at Osaka's Midosuji district. After three decades of slow growth, Japan has become a low-paying country. (Photo by Tomoki Mera)
Economy

Cheap Japan: Low wages for tech workers delight foreign companies

Hong Kong, Singapore and US outshine former dream destination

12 December 2019
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11 December 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian equities edge lower amid uncertainty over US-China trade

Great Wall Motor and Singapore Exchange among losers on A300

10 December 2019
Longevity increases the complexities of their financial lives.
10 December 2019
Employees attend the opening bell ceremony from Shanghai for the Nasdaq listing of Chinese online group discounter Pinduoduo in July 2018. 
Markets

Open sesame: Bankers tout Hong Kong listing after Alibaba success

US-listed Chinese companies worth almost $400bn being courted

10 December 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian shares rise despite weaker exports data from China

Energy company stocks outperform after Brent crude jumps

9 December 2019
As clashes between anti-government protesters and police turned increasingly violent in recent months, tourist arrivals and property transactions have slumped, sending Hong Kong's economy into a technical recession.
Hong Kong protests

Hong Kong retailers warn of closures, layoffs as losses mount

Survey showed 30% of respondents planning job cuts in six months if protests continue

9 December 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian equities rebound on renewed trade deal optimism

Bharti Airtel falls after announcing $3 billion fundraising

5 December 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks fall on concerns US-China trade war may extend to next year

Chinese companies among biggest contributors to losses on A300

4 December 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks decline as fresh concerns surface over trade

US tariffs on Brazil and Argentina spark fears Trump may harden stance on China

3 December 2019
Indian government’s official data showed total visitor arrivals reached 10 million for the first time in 2017, and rose to 10.5 million in 2018.
Travel & Leisure

Delhi, Mumbai and Singapore surge in tourist destination ranking

Five other Indian cities were among top 100 list in Euromonitor report

3 December 2019
Office workers hold umbrellas as they attend a pro-democracy protest on Nov. 11 after police fired tear gas at the financial Central district in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong protests

Recession-bound Hong Kong faces first budget deficit in 15 years

October retail sales show record decline as unemployment rises

2 December 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks rise after China manufacturing posts surprise gain

Indian mobile phone operators jump on plan to raise tariffs

2 December 2019
A protestor holds a poster appealing to Donald Trump during a march in central Hong Kong; Trump did Xi a favor.
Opinion

China trade deal is on track despite Trump signing Hong Kong bill

President indicated his displeasure to keep Xi Jinping happy

2 December 2019
U.S. President Donald Trump holds a campaign rally in Sunrise, Florida on Nov. 26, one day before signing the Hong Kong bill.
Hong Kong protests

Trump hedges Hong Kong bill with wording to save China trade deal

US president leaves implementation of human rights law at his discretion

30 November 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks fall amid concerns US-China relations may worsen

Hong Kong property developers among major losers on A300 index

29 November 2019
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam, left, meets Thai Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak at Government House in Bangkok on Nov. 29. (Photo courtesy of Thai government)
Trade

Hong Kong and Thailand to expand trade amid protests

Investment and relocation of production surge as leaders seek FTA

29 November 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian equities rise as Trump comment fuels trade-deal hopes

Alibaba Group extends gains after Hong Kong trading debut

27 November 2019
Disqualified candidate and pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong waits to vote in Hong Kong's district council elections Nov. 24.
Hong Kong protests

Hong Kong bill sits on Trump's desk as trade talks move forward

US Congress voices support for city and urges president to sign human rights bill

27 November 2019
Hong Kong judges agreed to leave the controversial mask ban in effect until Nov. 29.
Hong Kong protests

Trump pegs Hong Kong human rights bill to trade deal

City's court revives mask ban ahead of Sunday local elections

23 November 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Hang Seng slips after US Congress vote weakens trade deal hopes

ArtGo and Kasen plunge more than 90% after critics speak out

21 November 2019
Protesters in Hong Kong: The U.S. Senate's bill supporting the pro-democracy protests could have unintended economic consequences.
Hong Kong protests

Hong Kong rights bill a double-edged sword for city and US business

House expedites process and sends Senate's bill to the president's desk

21 November 2019
Hong Kong has become a real-life laboratory experiment about the long-term public health consequences of tear gas.
Opinion

The Hong Kong government must come clean about tear gas

With most city neighborhoods exposed, officials need to clarify health risks

20 November 2019
Singapore led the Asia region in the latest world talent rankings by the Switzerland-based International Institute for Management Development, mainly due to its quality education provision.
Economy

Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan surge in global talent ranking

Japan slips to 35th place, sinking behind South Korea for the first time

18 November 2019
According to the Hong Kong Tourism Board, business events drew 1.97 million overseas visitors to the Chinese-ruled city last year.
Hong Kong protests

Hong Kong trade shows put on brave face amid heightened clashes

Shenzhen and Macao competitors eye convention center's lucrative exhibitions

18 November 2019