The Bank of Korea has joined the U.S. Federal Reserve in reversing the unconventional easy-credit policy once led by the Fed and other central banks.
Looking ahead 2018

QE unwinding is more dangerous than it appears

Asia's emerging markets remain dependent on central bank liquidity

26 December 2017
The economic effects India's new goods and services tax are expected to dissipate next year. Overall, growth is forecast to rise in both India and the large economies of Southeast Asia next year. (Photo by Keiichiro Asahara)
Economy

Economic picture brightens for ASEAN and India toward 2018

Exports, domestic demand lift forecasts; political risks remain: survey

26 December 2017
Broadcom has decided to relocate its legal base from Singapore to the U.S.
Economy

US tax cuts unnerve Asian economies

Broadcom quits Singapore as region frets over competitiveness

22 December 2017
Bitcoin has almost topped $20,000. The cryptocurrency's meteoric rise this year has Asian central bankers worried.
Economy

Asian central bankers on high alert over bitcoin frenzy

BOJ's Kuroda warns of the crypto's 'undoubtedly abnormal' rise

21 December 2017
Commuters walk to a train station in Singapore's financial district: The new line will connect the city with Kuala Lumpur in 90 minutes.
Business

Singapore and Malaysia open bidding for historic railway link

Chinese and Japanese contractors are on a collision course

20 December 2017
A man uses a forklift to transport crates of beer at a factory of Sabeco in Hanoi.
Business

ThaiBev to acquire majority of Vietnam's largest brewer

$4.8bn price tag likely scared off Anheuser-Busch InBev and Kirin

18 December 2017
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Economy

Singapore's core exports rise due to gold, chemicals

Global trade is robust but boost from consumer electronics petering out

18 December 2017
A Google data center in Iowa boasts state-of-the-art technology.
Asia300

China techs driving data center investment across Southeast Asia

Alibaba, Huawei and Tencent challenge Google, Amazon beyond Singapore

15 December 2017
Customers check out an iPhone X at an Apple Store in Singapore on Nov. 3.
Economy

Global trade uptick boosts Asian manufacturing

November PMI hits yearl-to-date high in five economies

14 December 2017
A worker looks on at a BYD assembly line in Shenzhen, China. (Reuters)
Economy

ADB keeps 5.8% Asia growth outlook for 2018, hikes 2017 view

Growth in China to slow to 6.4% next year on weaker investment spending

14 December 2017
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Currencies

Bitcoin investing set to get even more interesting

Funds that have enjoyed the cryptocurrency's rise can now bet against it

13 December 2017
Singapore's central business district
Economy

Slower, more balanced growth forecast for Singapore

Concerns about Chinese economy growing, according to central bank survey

13 December 2017
Bottles of beer move along a production line at a factory of Saigon Beer Corporation (Sabeco) in Hanoi
Business

ThaiBev unit sole bidder for over 25% of Vietnam brewer Sabeco

Vietnam seen as tempting market due to young population, beer-drinking culture

12 December 2017
Cryptocurrencies are seen on a website that tracks the value of initial coin offerings (ICO)
FT Confidential Research

Southeast Asia ready to embrace blockchain

Central banks are wary of cryptocurrencies but keen on the underlying technology

12 December 2017
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Economy

Singapore's Fullerton doubles portfolio with NTUC Income tie-up

Move will create a major regional asset manager

7 December 2017
A construction site in Ahmedabad, India: The country's GDP is likely to top $6 trillion by 2028.
Economy

India's economy to be world's No.3 by 2028: forecast

Philippines and Vietnam look like standout performers in coming years

7 December 2017
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington: The U.S. money-creating spree has flooded the world with dollars.
The Big Story

Asia braces for the end of easy money

Higher foreign exchange reserves should help avoid a 'taper tantrum' but other risks remain

6 December 2017
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Economy

Singapore land grab continues despite central bank warning

Developers undeterred by the prospect of higher interest rates, weak home prices

6 December 2017
A view of Singapore's main business district
Economy

Japan's BTMU and NTT Data to test digital trade portal with Singapore

Paperless documentation system seeks to speed exports and reduce costs

5 December 2017
Talk of abolishing large-denomination bank notes largely centers on preventing criminals from hoarding cash.
Economy

The case for getting rid of high-denomination bank notes

Softer cashless route would hinder criminals, crack interest rate constraints

4 December 2017
In China, 26% of GLP's warehousing space, such as at GLP Park Lingang in Shanghai, is leased to e-commerce companies.
Economy

Shareholders overwhelmingly back GLP delisting

Chinese consortium to buy out Singapore warehouse operator

30 November 2017
A private condominium estate in Singapore
Economy

Singapore central bank highlights property market risks

MAS sanguine about corporate debt levels, banks

30 November 2017