Economy

Lower rates in developing countries have pushed investor capital to the U.S.  
Coronavirus

Coronavirus shock weighs on global bond yields

Emerging-market rate cuts drive flight to safety in Treasurys

24 February 2020
People wait at a crosswalk along the Dongseong-ro shopping street in Daegu, South Korea. The country reported 142 new coronavirus cases on Saturday.
Coronavirus: Free to read

Coronavirus: Week of Feb. 16 to Feb. 22, South Korea cases soar again, to 433

US confirms 34 additional infections and expects more from cruise ship

22 February 2020
The IRS has indicated to such foreign companies as Toyota that they will eventually need to rework their tax obligations for U.S. subsidiaries to reflect the contribution of intangible assets in America.
Economy

US pushes Japan Inc. to pay taxes on IP profit from America

Policy targets gains from data and brand value generated locally for multinationals

22 February 2020
A hoarding in Ahmedabad welcoming Donald Trump ahead of his visit, pictured on Feb. 20: both sides have outsized ambitions for their relationship.
Opinion

Trump's India visit will disappoint Modi's expectations

US president wants to look tough, while India prime minister seeks strategic goals

21 February 2020
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, attends the September 2019 "Howdy Modi" event with U.S. President Donald Trump in the American state of Texas.
International relations

India readies to fete Trump but big trade deal not on the table

Multibillion dollar arms pact expected to sweeten president's Feb 24-25 visit

21 February 2020
Strong U.S. economic indicators have driven traders to prefer the dollar over the Japanese yen.
Currencies

Yen loses safe-haven allure as Tokyo policies are questioned

Virus response and GDP plunge push money into gold

21 February 2020
The Standard Gauge Railway cargo train, pictured in May 2017, rides from the port containers depot on a Chinese-backed railway opened by Kenya's president in Mombasa: BRI is gaining speed throughout Africa.
Opinion

China expands influence in Africa as US plays catch-up

Beijing is combining military, economic and diplomatic efforts to boost its reach

20 February 2020
President Donald Trump, preparing to board Air Force One on Feb. 18, told reporters he has been "very tough on Huawei."
Huawei crackdown

US stance on Huawei wavers as hawks push for crackdown

Trump softens rhetoric on China with eye on limiting economic risks

20 February 2020
Steak restaurants in Japan have shown a growing appetite for Canadian beef over the American product, due largely to its better flavor. (Photo by Kazuto Shimada)
Commodities

TPP lets Canadian beef carve a larger slice of Japan meat market

US share shrinks as trade deal diverts more Aussie product to China

19 February 2020
G7 finance ministers and central bank governors meeting in Chantilly, France, July 17, 2019.
Your Week in Asia

G-20 finance ministers, Nissan shareholders and a China-ASEAN meeting

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

17 February 2020
A staff member wearing a face mask stands in front of a restaurant on Valentine's Day in Beijing.
15 February 2020
The latest U.S. crackdown on Huawei might complicate the ongoing trade negotiations with China to follow up on the "phase one" deal signed in January.
Huawei crackdown

US taps mafia law to charge Huawei over trade secret theft

New allegation points to North Korea dealings stemming back to 2008

15 February 2020
A rare-earths mine in Australia. The mine operator, Lynas, is involved in a smelting plant project in Texas, in which Japan is looking to also take a stake. 
15 February 2020
An Adidas logo is pictured inside a shoe. The German company sources 22% of its textiles from Cambodia.
Business trends

Fashion brands weigh Cambodia strategy after EU curbs trade

H&M, Adidas and others assess cost of suspended duty-free access

14 February 2020
China's economic slowdown began long before the current coronavirus crisis, according to Changyong Rhee, the IMF's chief economist for the Asia-Pacific.
Economy

China's 'inevitable' slowdown due to deleveraging: IMF economist

Rhee warns long lasting low interest rates will stress local banks

14 February 2020
Trade tensions are easing between the U.S. and China as both sides deliver on pledges to cut tariffs.
Trade war

US and China halve tariffs as pledged in phase one trade deal

Coronavirus outbreak threatens slowdown in implementation

14 February 2020
Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda speaks at a news conference on Jan. 21: it is time for a more urgent vocabulary. (Photo by Kento Awashima)
Opinion

Why are central banks not responding to coronavirus' economic threat?

It is much better for major countries to react now than wait for worse damage

13 February 2020
Medical workers attend to coronavirus patients in the intensive care unit of a hospital in Wuhan, China.
The Nikkei View

Global food markets need buffer against China's gyrations

Coronavirus, trade war and swine fever show vulnerability of key commodities

12 February 2020
Hong Kong-based jeweler Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group reported its revenue for the six months ended last September fell 0.6% from the same period in 2018. 
Commodities

Weaker Asian jewelry buying weighs on gold demand in 2019

Analysts expect firm prices in 2020 amid fears over impact of coronavirus

12 February 2020
A woman wearing mask reacts at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, following the outbreak of a new coronavirus in China.
Transportation

Malaysian aviation body cuts passenger traffic growth aim

Coronavirus outbreak blurs traffic outlook, US FAA downgrade weighs on airlines

11 February 2020
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Technology

Infographic: China takes 9-1 lead over US in tech patents

Baidu a major filer in AI and blockchain while Americans have advantage in quality

11 February 2020
Takehiko Nakao, the former president of the Asian Development Bank, speaks to the Nikkei Asian Review in Tokyo (Photo courtesy of ADB).
Interview

US and China can settle differences via ADB, says ex-president

Nakao warns Asia on lack of investment in human capital and the environment

10 February 2020
Medical staff work in the isolated intensive care unit in a hospital in Wuhan, China on Feb. 6. 
Coronavirus: Free to read

Coronavirus: Week of Feb. 1 to Feb. 8 brings supply chain strain

US citizen dies in Wuhan as impact on business begins to crystallize

8 February 2020
UPS workers load boxes of protective gear headed to China onto a cargo plane in Atlanta, U.S. The queue for non-medical items are growing at China's customs agencies.
Trade war

China throws US a tariff cut as virus disrupts purchase plans

Beijing seeks flexible implementation of 'phase one' trade deal

7 February 2020
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office at the White House. The president calls himself "Tariff man."
Trade war

US trade deficit shrinks for first time in six years

Trump's tariffs decreased flow of goods in 2019

6 February 2020