Your Week in Asia
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Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
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Taiwan elections
Tsai landslide risks China cranking up pressure on Taiwan
Beijing is seen likely to take further diplomatic, economic or military steps
Taiwan elections
Tsai Ing-wen sweeps to victory in Taiwan presidential election
Victory bolstered by young voters backing her strong stance against China
Taiwan elections
Tsai Ing-wen leads in early counts for Taiwan presidential election
Incumbent appears set for large victory over China-friendly rival
Nikkei Markets
Asian stocks extend gains ahead of key US jobs report
Optimism over Sino-American trade also boosts equities
Taiwan elections
Attacks continue as Taiwan's election campaign enters final stage
After four rocky years for Tsai, poll will decide future relationship with China
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
Opinion
2020 look ahead: China faces up to tough regional challenges
South China Sea, Belt and Road Initiative and Taiwan are all on Xi's to-do list
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
Asia Insight
Asia's flashpoints: What could go wrong in 2020
Missiles, military clashes, defaults and political crises in the cards
Trade war
The great US-China tech decoupling: Where are we now?
Beijing's push for self-sufficiency in chips and other areas slowly gathering steam
Taiwan elections
The fall and rise of Tsai Ing-wen
Taiwan's leader poised for reelection -- thanks in part to Xi Jinping
Taiwan elections
Taiwan Inc. weighs loyalty to mainland in presidential election
Pro-business crowd has drawn closer to Tsai's DPP amid trade war risks
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
Nikkei Markets
Asian stocks gain on increased optimism over US-China trade
Trump's comments a deal is likely early next month boost sentiments
Taiwan tech tracker
Taiwan's chip sector robust as US-China reach truce
Bellwether TSMC bullish on demand while broader tech industry still waits for a boost
Nikkei Markets
Asian stocks decline as uncertainties linger on US-China trade pact
Taiwan Semiconductor, Tencent among losers on A300
Trade war
Five things to know: Trump's Sunday tariff decision
What will the 15% levy mean for the US, China and markets?
Nikkei Markets
Asian equities edge lower amid uncertainty over US-China trade
Great Wall Motor and Singapore Exchange among losers on A300
Asia Insight
Taiwan's election: A battle over identity with ballots not bullets
Tsai defends imagined state of Taiwan, while Han says he loves Republic of China
Taiwan elections
Taiwan poll shows Tsai reelection is 'all but a foregone conclusion'
President widens lead over China-friendly Han in latest Apple Daily survey
Nikkei Markets
Asian equities rebound on renewed trade deal optimism
Bharti Airtel falls after announcing $3 billion fundraising
Sharing Economy
Taiwan's college grads follow the money to become food deliverers
Fast-growing sector offers chance to outearn office workers, but carries risks
Economy
Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan surge in global talent ranking
Japan slips to 35th place, sinking behind South Korea for the first time
Taiwan tech tracker
Apple and Huawei suppliers resilient as trade war hits Taiwan tech sector
Overall sales slump but TSMC, Foxconn and Largan shine