At Hong Kong's first Don Don Donki store, many of the signs are in Japanese like in the original chain. (Photo by Takeshi Kihara)
Companies

Japan's Don Quijote discount store opens in Hong Kong

Chain known for loud music and louder signs eyes Chinese fans

12 July 2019
By accepting Trump's deal, Xi will lose face but reap real, albeit limited, gains.
Opinion

Xi faces unpalatable choices on trade, politics and Hong Kong

Hard approach would temporarily bolster Beijing's authority but risk long term costs

12 July 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong stocks have best day in a week on US rate signal

China Overseas Grand and A-Living jump after issuing positive profit alerts

11 July 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong stocks jump after Fed chief signals rate cut

Chinese energy producers climb as US crude oil prices rise above $60 a barrel

11 July 2019
Pocari Sweat sports drinks have sold out at many stores in Hong Kong. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Hong Kong protests

Sports drink's sales surge in Hong Kong after dropping TV ads

Japan's Pocari Sweat pulled advertising from station seen as pro-Beijing

11 July 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian equities rebound ahead of Fed Chair testimony

Tencent and Chinese lenders among key gainers on A300 index

10 July 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong stocks edge higher before Powell's testimony

Tencent and CNOOC biggest drivers of gains for the Hang Seng Index

10 July 2019
San Francisco's SFERS pension fund has made several commitments to Asia-focused vehicles. 
Business deals

San Francisco pension fund commits $50m to PAG fund

Asia-focused vehicle to invest in markets including China and Southeast Asia

10 July 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong stocks halt losing streak before Fed chief's testimony

Sunny Optical gains after US confirms export ban on client Huawei to be lifted

10 July 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks fall more, dragged down by Chinese automakers

Better-than-expected US jobs data continue to damp risk asset demand

9 July 2019
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam on Tuesday described the government's work on now-suspended extradition legislation as a "total failure." 
Hong Kong protests

Hong Kong protesters push on despite leader declaring bill 'dead'

Organizer vows more rallies as Carrie Lam fails to formally withdraw legislation

9 July 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong stocks hit three-week low as IPOs absorb liquidity

Geely Auto shares slide after carmaker issues a profit warning

9 July 2019
Klook's app offers 100,000 things to do in more than 270 destinations.
Startups

Hong Kong travel activities startup Klook ready to take on Europe

Platform faces off with fellow SoftBank-backed venture GetYourGuide

9 July 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong stocks head toward fifth day of losses

Initial public offerings in territory and mainland China seen soaking up liquidity

9 July 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks tumble after US jobs data damp hopes of deeper Fed rate cuts

Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, LG Electronics key losers on A300

8 July 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong stocks extend slide as Fed rate cut hopes ease

Shanghai stock gauge slumps most in two months amid worries about new listings

8 July 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong stocks slide as Fed rate-cut expectations moderate

Camsing sinks on chairman's detention, while ANTA drops after short-seller report

8 July 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Shares of Chinese entertainment company plunge on chief's arrest

Camsing International says 'unable to ascertain' reason for Lo Ching's detention

8 July 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks fall ahead of key US jobs data

Chinese banks among key losers, Samsung drops on earnings guidance

5 July 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong stocks post fifth weekly gain after G-20 meeting

Shares of casino, technology and real estate companies lead advances

5 July 2019
Chinese children play at a hospital in Nanjing, in China's Jiangsu Province, in May 2018.
Markets

Chinese baby formula maker files for Hong Kong IPO

China Feihe seeking an estimated $1bn, two years after shelving first listing

5 July 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong stocks rangebound before US employment data

Geely Auto slides after brokerage downgrades stock and slashes price target

5 July 2019
 A round-trip charter flight between Hong Kong and Osaka costs about $5,000 per passenger on a private jet, about the same as first-class airfare on a commercial airline.
Business trends

Chartered private jets find friendly skies in China

High cost of plane ownership forces companies to make down-to-earth decisions

5 July 2019
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4 July 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong, China stocks extend losses with trade woes in focus

Chinese gas distributors up after NDRC unveils gas connection fee policy

4 July 2019