A Hong Kong container terminal. Selling Chinese products to the U.S. via Hong Kong middlemen is growing more popular as a way to save on tariffs.
Trade war

Hong Kong's tariff loophole flourishes in US-China trade war

Washington grows skeptical of island's autonomy as Beijing expands influence

4 March 2019
To stay competitive and become a "smart" city, Singapore has been investing in emerging digital technologies across various industries.
Economy

China's 'Greater Bay' threatens Singapore's finance and tech status

Analysts see huge Hong Kong-Macao project siphoning business away from city-state

4 March 2019
Lobsters imported to China from the U.S.: One executive whose business involves agricultural products said Chinese authorities "make us do various tasks that have no basis in science."
Trade war

US companies in China complain of official bias

Executives in survey say unfair treatment inhibits investment

26 February 2019
Ships piled high with cargo containers have been keeping longshoremen busy at the Port of Los Angeles.
Trade war

Importers boosted US-China shipments ahead of tariff deadline

Extended truce gives companies longer to prepare, but risks remain

26 February 2019
Shenzhen will be a key component of the Greater Bay Area plan.
Economy

China's plan to rival Silicon Valley stirs hopes and concern

Greater Bay Area initiative seen boosting investment, but could dent other industries

25 February 2019
Hong Kong has long reveled in its rarified status as a gateway to China.
Opinion

China's disturbingly fuzzy vision for Hong Kong

Xi blueprint further erodes city's special status

21 February 2019
A worker assembles parts at BMW Group factory in Jakarta.
Economy

Southeast Asia bucks trend of sinking global foreign investment

Strong markets make region the world's main driver of FDI growth

4 February 2019
The 2014 Umbrella Movement was the high point for Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement, but since its failure the pro-Beijing camp has taken greater control over the territory's politics.
Politics

Split Hong Kong opposition looks unable to stop Chinese anthem law

Generational divide deprives pro-democracy parties of blocking power

23 January 2019
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Asia Insight

Real estate slowdown shakes Asia's economic foundations

Weak markets spell trouble for investors, consumers and retailers

22 January 2019
Emerging economies across Asia have long had a relatively low ratio of government debt to gross domestic product.
Economy

Public debt in emerging Asia creeps past 50% of GDP

Region opens fiscal taps, but borrowing could spell trouble in next slowdown

21 January 2019
Pension system is an inter-generational issue. ((Imaginechina/AP) 
Opinion

Asia must navigate pensions crunch

Region unprepared to manage growing financial burdens of retirement

16 January 2019
A simulation using QR code and facial recognition technology for border crossing is shown during a Tencent forum at Hong Kong Science Park in Hong Kong in June 2018.
Startups

Hong Kong emerges as Asian startup hub

Up-and-coming companies in the city rise 18% to more than 2,600

9 January 2019
The opening of MGM Cotai in February contributed to an increase in visitors from the mainland to Macau last year.
Economy

Macau gambling revenue rises 14% as anti-corruption drive fades

Mainland visitors return in 2018 but trade war threatens another downturn

5 January 2019
Hong Kong buildings loom in the distance behind shipping containers. Concerns are strong that the territory is being used to dodge sanctions on North Korea and Iran.
International relations

Hong Kong asked to tighten Iran loopholes after Huawei arrest

US officials visit territory and call for enforcement of UN sanctions

14 December 2018
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong shares jump after Trump-Xi trade truce

US president's tweet on cut in auto import tariffs follows rise in carmakers' shares

3 December 2018
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Asia Insight

Asia's overstretched airports brace for 4bn flyers

Passenger count far outpaces construction but new tech offers hope

27 November 2018
The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan pulls into Hong Kong on Nov. 21. Chinese People's Liberation Army officials were invited to tour the vessel and observe fighter jet exercises. (U.S. Navy photo)
Trade war

USS Ronald Reagan visits Hong Kong in hint of pre-summit thaw

Vessel's docking marks turnaround from China's refusal to harbor warship

22 November 2018
Babytree, an online parenting community part-owned by Alibaba, cut its proceeds target by 70%.
Markets

IPO hopefuls forced to slash valuations as Asian listings slump

Weaker investor appetite curtails companies' fundraising ambitions

20 November 2018
© Illustration by Tania Vicedo
Asia Insight

Asia braces for baby bust as singles wait to wed

Japan is not alone in facing low fertility and higher welfare costs

13 November 2018
A Louis Vuitton store in Chongqing. Spending on luxury goods has slowed in China, as consumer confidence recedes due to a faltering economy.
Economy

Luxury sales slowdown reflects waning Chinese buying power

Middle-class consumers hold back, with cash stuck in sinking stocks and property

3 November 2018
The benchmark Hang Seng Index jumped more than 1,000 points to close at 26,486.35.
Markets

Asian markets soar on hopes for US-China trade deal

Hong Kong jumps 4.2% for best gain in 7 years after Trump-Xi move to ease tensions

2 November 2018