Asia Economy

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 ...

South Korea CPI, Nikkei sell off

South Korea CPI, Nikkei sell off

Lawrence Booth

An electronic stock board displayed inside the Kabuto One building in Tokyo, Japan, on Thursday, June 27, 2024.  Bloomberg | ...

Chinese shoppers flock to Japan to take advantage of the weak yen

Chinese shoppers flock to Japan to take advantage of the weak yen

Bob Elliott

Chuo Ward, Tokyo, Japan – February 23, 2018; Top luxury shopping streets with multi colored neon signs. Ginza avenues are ...

Foreign carmakers in China face ‘increasingly precarious’ situation

Foreign carmakers in China face ‘increasingly precarious’ situation

Ev Richard

Newly produced electric vehicles are being seen at Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory in Shanghai, China, on December 31, 2023. Costfoto | ...

AI drives up earnings, shares pop

AI drives up earnings, shares pop

John Ray

The Samsung logo is on display at their pavilion during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, on February 28, ...

What to know about Asia’s first Disney cruise

What to know about Asia’s first Disney cruise

Bob Elliott

Enchanted valleys, vibrant street markets and fantastical forests. Those are just some of what fans of Disney cruises can expect ...

Hong Kong tourism struggles amid high prices, Shenzhen competition

Hong Kong tourism struggles amid high prices, Shenzhen competition

Bob Elliott

Guests posing for a group photo at the “Let’s Go the Extra Mile” hospitality campaign launch ceremony at the Central ...