Asia Economy

why some say the government let him in

why some say the government let him in

Bob Elliott

A Chinese official dropped a bombshell in a news briefing usually reserved for major policy announcements: Ye, formerly known as ...

Chinese travelers taking more last-minute trips as economy struggles

Chinese travelers taking more last-minute trips as economy struggles

Bob Elliott

HAIKOU, CHINA – SEPTEMBER 08: Passengers wait in line to check in at Haikou Meilan International Airport on September 8, ...

‘Golden era’ for Hong Kong retail is over as Chinese tourists continue to tighten their purse strings

‘Golden era’ for Hong Kong retail is over as Chinese tourists continue to tighten their purse strings

Bob Elliott

Tourists from mainland cities enter a Louis Vuitton store at Tsim Sha Tsui on June 5, 2024 in Hong Kong.  ...

Thailand looks to build casinos to attract tourist dollars

Thailand looks to build casinos to attract tourist dollars

Bob Elliott

Pattaya, Thailand, could see an influx of tourists if a casino gets built in the city. Boonchai Wedmakawand | Moment ...

Why travel demand to visit China is low, but interest in Japan is high

Why travel demand to visit China is low, but interest in Japan is high

Bob Elliott

With a plum position atop many “Best Places to Travel” lists, Japan is on track to welcome a record-breaking number ...

CNBC Daily Open: Wall Street ‘dress rehearsal’

CNBC Daily Open: Wall Street ‘dress rehearsal’

Albert Wagner

Traders work the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on August 16, 2024.  Angela Weiss | AFP | Getty ...

Where to stay and how to spend your money in Singapore

Where to stay and how to spend your money in Singapore

Bob Elliott

For many, Singapore — the city that inspired “Crazy Rich Asians” — is synonymous with luxury, with everything from top-tier ...

China’s central bank says local government debt risks are declining

China’s central bank says local government debt risks are declining

Lawrence Booth

Pan Gongsheng, governor of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), during the Lujiazui Forum in Shanghai, China, on Wednesday, June ...

Japan household spending, RBA rate decision

Japan household spending, RBA rate decision

Lawrence Booth

A cycler passes the entrance to the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) headquarters building in the Nihonbashi area of Tokyo on ...

CNBC Daily Open: Dow sheds 1,000 points

CNBC Daily Open: Dow sheds 1,000 points

Albert Wagner

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) ahead of the closing bell in New ...