The SARS epidemic caused nearly 800 deaths, and hit China's economy alone by an estimated $25 billion -- before the country's closer involvement in world markets. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
The Big Story

Coronavirus: Economic contagion is already rippling through Asia

Authorities scramble to limit fallout of the virus, now spread across 15 countries

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
The Thai government had set an ambitious target of 41.8 million tourist arrivals this year but coronavirus has put paid to those hopes. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)
Coronavirus

Coronavirus hits Thailand hardest in tourism-reliant SE Asia

Hotel and airline stocks sink as China's travel ban kicks in

27 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
A thick layer of smog cloaks central Bangkok on Jan. 20.
Environment

Smog-choked Bangkok struggles to improve air quality

Measures include restrictions on trucks, tighter inspections of factories, possible car ban

27 January 2020
Chinese direct investment in Thailand jumped nearly five times to 262 billion baht in 2019 from the previous year, making China the kingdom's biggest foreign investor for the first time. (Nikkei montage)
Business trends

Spurred by trade war, Chinese investment in Thailand skyrockets

Midea plans largest overseas factory following relocation by tiremakers

24 January 2020
Bangkok Port: Chinese importers bought less in 2019 as the trade war squeezed production in the country.
Economy

Thailand suffers export decline on fall in China shipments

Bangkok sees first annual drop in four years as trade war takes a toll

23 January 2020
Thanathorn is the new Thaksin in Thai politics. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)
Opinion

Thailand needs younger leaders to move beyond coups and corruption

Aging elite and military work to suppress democratic reforms

22 January 2020
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks slump after China virus kills six and infects 300

Chinese airlines fall on concerns outbreak could dampen travel demand

21 January 2020
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is flanked by U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping during a meeting at the G-20 leaders summit in Osaka in June 2019.
Comment

Is China following Japan into the haven of Southeast Asian nations?

US adjusts trade policies in an attempt not to repeat Plaza Accord mistakes

18 January 2020
Traffic is banned from Bangkok's busy Silom Road on weekends, when the street becomes a pedestrian zone lined with food stalls selling local specialties. (Photo by Yohei Muramatsu)
Business trends

Tourist-magnet pedestrian zones return to Bangkok

Street vendors help revive Thai tourism hit by slowing Chinese economy

17 January 2020
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks extend gains ahead of key US jobs report

Optimism over Sino-American trade also boosts equities

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
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Asia Insight

Asia's flashpoints: What could go wrong in 2020

Missiles, military clashes, defaults and political crises in the cards

31 December 2019
Vietnamese residents take photos as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un goes past in Hanoi on Feb. 26.
Photos

2019 in pictures: Looking back at a year of celebrations, confrontations and more

A selection of striking images from across Asia, and the stories behind them

29 December 2019
Aramco's initial public offering on the Saudi Stock Exchange in Riyadh on Dec. 11 set a new record for money raised, at $25.6 billion. It is the most valuable company in the world.
Comment

Aramco's IPO has lessons for Asia's state-owned oil companies

Stock listings offer cash and professionalism, but the politics are tricky

29 December 2019
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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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
Trump got none of what he really needed.
Opinion

Donald Trump's China deal will not stop him widening trade war

He has Thailand, Vietnam and rest of Asia in his sights as reelection bid flails

19 December 2019
The Forestias on the outskirts of Bangkok will provide villas and condos, retail outlets and a sports center all set in a forest ecosystem (conceptual drawing provided by Magnolia Quality Development).
Property

Thai CP Group bets on $4bn project to snatch TCC's crown

Leading conglomerates compete to build country's biggest property development

18 December 2019
Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has incurred the wrath of the Donald Trump administration over a proposed ban on three farm chemicals. (© Nikkei montage/Source photos by Getty Images)
Asia Insight

Trump squeezes Thailand in trade row over chemicals ban

Kingdom's reversal reveals vulnerability to 'America First' pressure

17 December 2019
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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
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Nikkei Markets

Asian shares rise despite weaker exports data from China

Energy company stocks outperform after Brent crude jumps

9 December 2019
Indonesia's Ovo offers an app that lets people do everything from make daily purchases to buy investment products on their smartphones.
Finance

Southeast Asia leaps ahead in high-tech financial services

E-money offers the latest example of technological 'leapfrogging' in Asia

7 December 2019