Economy

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7 February 2020
Tourists in Bangkok: Thailand's central bank cut its policy interest rate on Feb. 5 amid a steep drop in foreign travelers caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus

Emerging markets cut interest rates to blunt coronavirus damage

Thailand and Brazil opt for record lows as tourism and resources take hit

7 February 2020
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks climb as central bank support hopes grow

AirAsia rises after recent drop, while Cathay unveils unpaid leave scheme

5 February 2020
Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu is at present the only gateway for air passengers visiting Nepal. (Photo by Yuji Kuronuma)
Economy

Nepal's new airport threatens 2.4m trees, angering greens

Government pushes on with $1.3bn project to handle flood of foreign tourists

5 February 2020
India did not attend Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership talks in Bali, Indonesia, on Tuesday -- months after refusing to sign an agreement on negotiations. (Nikkei montage/Reuters)
Trade

India stays away from RCEP talks in Bali

Snub is a further sign New Delhi may pull out of trade deal negotiations

4 February 2020
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks fall more amid growing fears over China epidemic

Chinese stocks plunge as mainland market reopens after Lunar New Year break

3 February 2020
A doctor puts on protective goggles before entering the isolation ward at a hospital in Wuhan, China.
Coronavirus: Free to read

Coronavirus: How the outbreak unfolded from Jan. 27 to Feb. 1

As cases surpassed 10,000, countries rushed to fly citizens out of China

1 February 2020
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks extend losses as China virus kills more people

China Vanke, Tata Motors among losers on A300 index

31 January 2020
This is an emergency situation as Indian economy is slipping toward recession.
Opinion

India's budget needs short sharp shocks to stimulate economy

Long-term measures will not revive consumer demand as GDP heads toward recession

31 January 2020
Tata Motors, which derives the bulk of its revenue from the British brands, is barely recovering from the throes of a slowdown in China,
Automobiles

Tata Motors profit beats estimates on Jaguar Land Rover cost cuts

Company warns coronavirus outbreak in China could dampen luxury vehicle demand

30 January 2020
Controlled by billionaire Adi Godrej, Mumbai-based Godrej Consumer has been grappling with weakening demand. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Companies

Godrej Consumer sees global gains offset India slowdown

Company expects gradual recovery in coming quarters

29 January 2020
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is struggling to maintain growth as the economy slows and the country is racked by protests over his government's new citizenship law.
Economy

New India budget unlikely to give big growth boost, say analysts

Rich people and companies not expected to spend any windfall from stimulus

29 January 2020
Public discussion about Huawei's role gets stuck between two unhelpful extremes.
Opinion

Asia must step up tech security as it hands Huawei 5G green light

Governments around world set to follow UK stance on Chinese telecoms giant

29 January 2020
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Nikkei Markets

Asian equities slide more as China virus infections, death toll rise

Airlines across the region slump as epidemic affects travel demand

28 January 2020
A smoggy morning in New Delhi: India aims to double its renewable energy capacity by 2022.
Energy

India's air pollution crisis spurs clean energy investment

Big conglomerates vie with foreign-money-backed startups to add capacity

28 January 2020
The Indian government has agreed to sell its entire stake in Air India.
Transportation

After zero bids, New Delhi puts 100% of Air India up for sale

India to transfer less debt from flag carrier in new divestment try

28 January 2020
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks extend losses amid mounting worries over China epidemic

Industrial commodity producers fall on concerns over China's economic outlook

27 January 2020
The JCER predicts India will become the world's third-largest economy by 2060 as its service sector expands.
Economy

China and India to make up one-third of global GDP in 2060: JCER

Emerging giants forecast to approach US and Europe's combined economic might

25 January 2020
SBI has filed an initial draft with the Securities Exchange Board of India to sell up to a 4% stake in its credit card business.
23 January 2020
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks extend gains on upbeat China economic data

Ping An Insurance, Reliance Industries among winners on A300

17 January 2020
Understanding the protesters' true motivation leads to a worrying conclusion.
Opinion

Failing economy is driving India protests as much as Muslim crackdown

Narendra Modi can still push Hindu nationalist agenda if growth recovers

17 January 2020
Activists hold placards during a protest against the China-backed Myitsone dam project in March 2019: China remains remarkably unpopular in Myanmar.
Opinion

China leaves rivals in the dust with influence in Myanmar

As Xi Jinping visits, Beijing risks backlash if it pushes too far

16 January 2020
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin: The Russian leader announced in September that the EAEU would start talks on a trade deal with India.
International relations

Russia woos India to sign trade pact with Eurasian Economic Union

Moscow hopes to show global heavyweights take its bloc seriously

15 January 2020
With onion prices surging to more than double their usual levels, Indian consumers are turning to alternative ingredients.
Economy

India's inflation hits 5-year high on soaring vegetable prices

Food costs on the rise even as growth slows, compounding problems for Modi

15 January 2020
With a glut in supply as well as a diversification of energy sources, including the U.S. shale gas boom, the world is becoming less reliance on Middle East oil.
Datawatch

Oil market shrugs off Iran crisis, giving Trump free hand

Increase in global production leaves prices less vulnerable to events

12 January 2020