Economy

A family walks along a road covered with ash from Taal volcano in Tagaytay, Cavite province, southern Philippines on Jan. 13. Red-hot lava gushed out of a volcano near the Philippine capital on Monday, as thousands of people fled the area through heavy ash. 
Natural disasters

Volcanic eruption disrupts Philippine flights and businesses

Stock market suspends trading, while banks close branches

13 January 2020
Chinese Vice Premier Liu He, Xi Jinping's right-hand man, will sign the Phase One trade deal with U.S. President Donald Trump this week. 
Your Week in Asia

US-China Phase One deal, China trade data and Kem Sokha trial

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

12 January 2020
An influx of Chinese money and workers coupled with loose regulations fueled explosive growth in Cambodia's coastal city of Sihanoukville. (Nikkei montage)
Business Spotlight

In Cambodia's boomtown, a gamble on Chinese money goes sour

Online casino ban slams the brakes on Sihanoukville's runaway growth

10 January 2020
Indonesian cashless payments platform LinkAja is a rare example of successful alliances.
Opinion

ASEAN needs smart regulation to boost financial inclusion

Unclear rules are hindering fintech companies from reaching millions

6 January 2020
China has unleashed its armada of coast guard.
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

3 January 2020
As weak consumer and business confidence continue, India's economy is expected to be sluggish in the near future. 
Economy

Asian economies expected to pick up slowly in 2020

JCER survey shows economists see trade tensions and geopolitics as main risk factors

25 December 2019
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Asia Insight

Manila Vice: Xi and Duterte grapple with online casino crime

China wants to kill thriving industry; the Philippines aims to tame it

24 December 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks gain on increased optimism over US-China trade

Trump's comments a deal is likely early next month boost sentiments

23 December 2019
A woman at work in a Singapore lab: Women in the country are well represented in traditionally segregated industries, such as engineering and cloud computing.
Economy

Singapore rises in gender equality ranking as Philippines slips

Japan exhibits largest gap between men and women among advanced economies

17 December 2019
Can a brewer successfully run a major airport? The Philippines may be about to find out. (Nikkei montage / source photos courtesy of San Miguel)
Company in focus

San Miguel's $15bn airport: Game changer or white elephant?

Philippine beer giant bets its future on a four-runway aerotropolis

13 December 2019
Export recovery next year is expected to be led by Vietnam, the PECC said in its State of the Region annual report.
Economy

Asia-Pacific growth tipped to flatline at 3.3% beyond 2020

Export recovery to be led by Vietnam and other Southeast Asian economies

13 December 2019
Twitter needs to do more to reduce disinformation beyond advertising.
Opinion

Banning political ads will not solve social media's disinformation problem

Politicians exploit microtargeting of ethnic and religious minorities

13 December 2019
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11 December 2019
Aerial view of Shanghai: urban planning cannot simply stop at the city limits.
Opinion

Asia must rethink its cities to make the most of urbanization

Detailed maps, better transport and affordable homes are vital for growth

11 December 2019
Japan is the top foreign partner in Duterte's ambitious $180 billion "build, build, build" infrastructure program.
Opinion

Japan offers Southeast Asia way out of US-China rivalry

As a major regional investor and security partner, Tokyo is stepping up

11 December 2019
President Duterte's decision paves the way for ramping up investment on the country's second-largest island, and was welcomed by the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines.
Politics

Duterte to ease jittery investors by ending Mindanao martial law

Move follows military recommendation amid sliding foreign investment

10 December 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian equities rebound on renewed trade deal optimism

Bharti Airtel falls after announcing $3 billion fundraising

5 December 2019
Founded in 1973, Taiwan's New Kinpo Group is now the biggest contract electronics manufacturer in the Philippines. (Photos by Lauly Li and Maho Obata)
Trade war

HP and Dyson supplier wins as trade war slams China-centric rivals

Taiwan's New Kinpo Group secures key contracts amid supply chain reshuffle

4 December 2019
Filipino athletes and government officials pose beside the cauldron on Nov. 21 ahead of the Southeast Asian Games to be held in New Clark City, Philippines.
Politics

Southeast Asian Games woes spoil Duterte's coming-out party

Manila eyes probe over issues surrounding the event

28 November 2019
A sales assistant displays a 1000 gram gold bar as an investment for a customer at Caibai Jewelry store in Beijing. China's per-capita income exceeds that of less-well-off nations receiving aid from the Asian Development Bank.
Economy

Asian Development Bank to hike lending rates for China

Beijing's financial clout in Asia and Africa spurs calls for higher contributions

20 November 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian equities fall amid weaker China data, Hong Kong agitation

Tencent Holdings falls after third-quarter profit misses estimates

14 November 2019
The Philippine outsourcing industry is forecast to employ between 1.42 million and 1.57 million people over the next three years, down from an earlier prediction of 1.8 million.
Economy

Philippine outsourcing industry cuts revenue target by up to $10bn

Economic pillar hurt by Trump protectionism, Duterte tax changes and automation

12 November 2019
Philippine government spending jumped 9.6% in the third quarter. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Economy

Philippine growth accelerates on public spending and rate cuts

But 6.2% expansion in Q3 means year-end pick up needed to hit 2019 growth target

7 November 2019
The Federal Reserve building in Washington.
Interview

Philippine central banker sees 'pressure' from Fed rate cuts

Brisk internal demand shields country from US-China trade war, Diokno says

7 November 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks edge lower amid caution ahead of Fed policy

AmorePacific soars in Seoul on results while BYD and GAC slide

30 October 2019