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
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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
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong stocks post weekly gain ahead of formal trade pact

Property developer Sunac and WuXi Biologics slide after share sales

10 January 2020
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong stocks move sideways as trade optimism lingers

Sunac drops after share placement, while WuXi slides as shareholder trims stake

10 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
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks surge as fears of US-Iran military clash fade

Samsung Electronics hits record high on strong operating profit forecast

9 January 2020
The HK dollar peg has held its ground despite concerns about capital outflows and bets by traders.
Currencies

Architect of HK dollar peg says exchange rate system will endure

Currency link with US dollar 'remains the best solution' for Hong Kong

9 January 2020
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong shares jump on signs US-Iran tensions easing

Yuan strengthens after lower-than-expected monthly inflation reading

9 January 2020
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong shares climb on signs US-Iran tensions easing

Yuan strengthens after lower-than-expected monthly inflation reading

9 January 2020
A quiet day on Main Street: Monthslong protests have put Hong Kong Disneyland's earnings under pressure.
Property

Hong Kong Disney urged to join land giveaway for housing

Three property groups pledge 52 soccer fields' worth of space

9 January 2020
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Nikkei Markets

Asian equities fall as Middle East tensions escalate

South Korean chipmakers gain following Samsung Electronics' earnings

8 January 2020
A man walks past an electric board showing Nikkei Stock Average in Tokyo on Jan. 8.
Iran tensions

Asian stocks dive after Iran fires missiles at US-led forces

Yen, gold and oil surge as investors fear tensions following Soleimani killing

8 January 2020
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong shares slide as US-Iran clash escalates

Singapore's Kwan Yong drops in Hong Kong's first trading debut of 2020

8 January 2020
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong shares slide as US-Iran woes thwart risk appetite

Singapore's Kwan Yong flat in Hong Kong's first trading debut of 2020

8 January 2020
A health surveillance officer checks the temperatures of inbound passengers at Hong Kong International Airport on Jan. 4. Authorities have activated a "serious response" level as fears grow about a mysterious disease that may have been brought back by visitors to mainland China.
Coronavirus

Beijing urges calm over mysterious virus ahead of Lunar New Year

Business continues normally, as other governments in Asia raise alerts

8 January 2020
Terminal operators are keen for the Port of Hong Kong to catch up with its mainland rivals. (Photo by Rie Ishii)
Business trends

Hong Kong's port grapples with slow shift to automation

'Hypercompetitive' battle for cargo heats up as rivals offer lower rates and faster service

8 January 2020
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Nikkei Markets

Asian equities rebound as crude oil eases

Tencent, Samsung Electronics among key gainers on A300

7 January 2020
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong shares edge up as focus shifts to trade

Bosideng jumps on sales data, while China Merchants Land surges on outlook

7 January 2020
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong shares rebound as risk appetite returns

Geely up on December sales, while China Merchants Land jumps on outlook

7 January 2020
Black-clad activists vandalize an HSBC branch in Hong Kong on New Year's Day.
Markets

China money to Hong Kong market tripled in 2019 amid protests

Mainland investment offset international capital flight

7 January 2020
The Venetian Macao integrated-resort hotel: Mainland Chinese visitors to the city are down because of the unrest in nearby Hong Kong. 
Travel & Leisure

No jackpot for Macao as Hong Kong unrest keeps visitors away

Mainland high rollers shun gambling while mass market keeps playing

7 January 2020
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Nikkei Markets

Asian equities slump as US-Iran crisis deepens

Energy-related stocks gain amid surge in Brent crude

6 January 2020
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong shares extend losses as Middle East tensions flare

Energy producers climb as Brent crude heads for three-month high

6 January 2020
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong shares slip with region amid Middle East tensions

China Vanke and Beijing Capital Land slip after reporting December sales declines

6 January 2020
Hong Kong's financial district: MioTech, a startup backed by Li Ka-shing's investment company, helps fund managers evaluate assets' ESG criteria.
Technology

Li Ka-shing leads funding round for Hong Kong fintech startup

MioTech uses AI to evaluate ESG investments for fund managers

6 January 2020