Economy

Visitors from mainland China cross the border at the West Kowloon railway station on the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link in Hong Kong. The flow of travelers slowed recently due to the ongoing protest.
Hong Kong protests

Hong Kong protesters stymie government's integration plan

Seen as the enemy, mainlanders shun the special administrative region

15 October 2019
Lower housing costs, geographical proximity and a relative lack of political restrictions have made Taiwan popular for emigrants from Hong Kong.
Hong Kong protests

Hong Kongers seek refuge in Taiwan from political chaos

Democracy and cheaper housing a draw, as poll shows 42% want to leave

14 October 2019
Term No. 2 begins for Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo on Sunday.
This Week in Asia

China trade data, Google product launch, TSMC Q3 results

Nikkei Asian Preview is your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events

13 October 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks jump as Trump comments fuel hopes of trade deal

Chinese companies contribute the most to A300 index's gains

11 October 2019
Office availability in Hong Kong's Central district rose to a 14-year-high of 7.4% in September, compared to below 4% for the same period last year. 
Property

Tenants flee Hong Kong's Central as civil unrest festers

Central rents down the most in 7 years as company exodus accelerates

11 October 2019
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10 October 2019
AI is central to China's ambitions for global tech supremacy, and Beijing has firmly denounced the U.S.'s latest move to ban technology exports to 28 blacklisted Chinese firms and state groups involved in surveillance and repression of minorities. 
China tech

Why US blacklisting of China tech entities is unlikely to work

Beijing's AI-plans too advanced; many firms also anticipated US ban

8 October 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks rise ahead of US-China trade talks

Samsung Electronics climbs on September quarter earnings estimates

8 October 2019
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7 October 2019
The Canton Tower and high-rise buildings in Guangzhou: what is lacking is the cultural environment for entrepreneurs.
Opinion

Making Hong Kong a tech hub would give boost to despairing youth

Creation of China's Silicon Valley requires cultural shift from financial focus

7 October 2019
Co-chairs Robert Merton and Zeti Aziz at the launch of the Master of Central Banking in Kuala Lumpur on Oct. 1. (Photo courtesy of ASB)
Economy

Asian and US schools launch first degree course for central bankers

Pioneering master's program aims to tackle challenges of global economy

7 October 2019
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4 October 2019
A Bank of China branch in Hong Kong was damaged during an anti-government demonstration on Oct. 1. Some mainland-connected businesses have been the target of vandalism by protesters.
Economy

Hong Kong retailers log biggest drop on record as turmoil drags on

Businesses say there is no sign of improvement, as tourists shy away

2 October 2019
Kicking Chinese companies off of U.S. exchanges could end up hurting America more.
Markets

Financial decoupling: five things to know about US-China stocks delisting

One: it would be very expensive. Second: the process has already begun

2 October 2019
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1 October 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian equities gain on better-than-expected China manufacturing data

China's August factory activity data eclipse concerns over trade

30 September 2019
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27 September 2019
Bangladesh plans to create new casino zones to increase foreign tourist arrivals.
Economy

Bangladesh wants in on Asia's crowded casino market

Government weighs tourists-only gambling amid crackdown on illegal dens

27 September 2019
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26 September 2019
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25 September 2019
Pro-democracy protesters march on Sept.15: A grand bargain on universal suffrage should be struck with Beijing.
Opinion

Hong Kong must carve its own place in China's future

Aftermath of protests should bring renewal of purpose to the city

25 September 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks decline on uncertain Fed outlook on rates

Energy related stocks extend losses as crude oil price eases

19 September 2019
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18 September 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks advance as US delays higher tariffs on Chinese goods

Air China, China Life Insurance, Hong Kong Exchange among key movers on A300

12 September 2019
Finance Secretary Paul Chan said visitor arrivals to Hong Kong have plunged nearly 40% in the 12 months to August.
Business trends

Protests sully Hong Kong's reputation but most companies staying put

Singapore survey shows unrest will cause a fall in inward investment

12 September 2019