On the rise: The 2010s were a dynamic decades for business in Asia. 
Business trends

The 2010s in review: A look back at a decade of business in Asia

From startups to scandals to sibling rivalries, the last 10 years were anything but dull

26 December 2019
While many of 2019's big themes stemmed from the worsening trade war, 2020 may hold other surprises. (Photo illustration by Nikkei)
The Big Story

Asia in 2020: from tech turmoil to SoftBank's next crisis

Watch these emerging trends and political flashpoints in the year ahead

25 December 2019
Shanghai-based Little Red Book is one of a growing list of Asian unicorns coming under increasing pressure to show a path to profitability.
China tech

Little Red Book tells influencers it's time to pay up

Chinese unicorns no longer immune to fundraising challenges

25 December 2019
Riot police walk a shopping mall in Hong Kong on Dec. 24 as unrest returned to the city on Christmas Eve.
Hong Kong protests

Christmas Eve chaos in Hong Kong sparked by fight over donations

Fresh unrest follows arrests at crowdfunding platform for protesters

25 December 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks edge lower, dragged down by Chinese companies

Samsung Electronics, Tencent also damp A300 index

24 December 2019
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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
The Hong Kong-listed company defended itself in a Beijing court on Monday against accusations that it had abused its market power.
China tech

Tencent in court as Chinese anti-monopoly suit goes to trial

Internet giants increasingly the target of individual lawsuits in China

23 December 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong shares near five-month high ahead of holidays

China Unicom slips after reporting November subscriber numbers

23 December 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong shares flat as traders pause ahead of Christmas

China Unicom slides after reporting November subscriber numbers

23 December 2019
Surrounded by picturesque mountains, Matsumoto Airport in Nagano Prefecture is close to tourist spots. (Photo by Masato Takeuchi)
Datawatch

Japan's off-the-beaten-path airports hungry to grow

Foreign passenger traffic at nonmajor airfields climbs 450%

22 December 2019
Children welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping at Macau International Airport on Dec. 18. The leader showed off his friendly side during the trip to the territory.
Politics

Xi flatters Macao in bid to sell 'one country, two systems'

Charm offensive stands in contrast to Hong Kong cold shoulder

21 December 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks flat as investors await trade deal news

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing CEO sells about 650,000 shares

20 December 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong shares rise for week on partial trade deal support

Link REIT up on Friday following plans for first acquisition outside Greater China

20 December 2019
Chinese President Xi Jinping and new Macao Chief Executive Ho Iat-seng attend a ceremony to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the former Portuguese colony's return to Beijing's rule on Dec. 20. 
Politics

Xi hails Macao's growth without delivering expected rewards

Chinese leader attributes city's development to loyalty to Beijing

20 December 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong shares rise after US markets reach new high

Link REIT gains on plans for first acquisition outside greater China

20 December 2019
A protester cries as his comrade embraces him during the demonstration: exposure to intense trauma may persist and progress into PTSD.
Opinion

Hong Kong protest violence is leading to mental health catastrophe

Psychological help and public awareness are needed to combat trauma

20 December 2019
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Most read in 2019

Nikkei Asian Review's most read stories of 2019

Thai King, Hong Kong protests, Japan's sleeping diamonds

20 December 2019
Shiseido's new factory north of Tokyo: The human eye remains an essential tool on cosmetics production lines. (Photo courtesy of the company)
Consumer

Shiseido's 'Christmas factory' feels chill from Hong Kong and Seoul

Demand for Japanese makeup looks shaky just as $1.5bn production buildup begins

20 December 2019
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19 December 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong shares pull back as trade deal details awaited

Apple supplier Q Tech tumbles after announcing discounted share placement

19 December 2019
The growth of Macao's casino industry has not necessarily improved the reputation of the city's financial sector.
Opinion

Even Xi can't turn Macao into an international finance center

Hong Kong's position will remain secure until the mainland itself fully opens up

19 December 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong shares slide as markets mull US-China trade deal detail

Apple supplier Q Tech tumbles after announcing discounted share placement

19 December 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian equities advance as Chinese central bank eases short-term rate

Mainland lenders and Tencent add to gains on A300 index

18 December 2019