As China’s economy slows, the poor take the bruntChina’s economic growth rate slowed to a near 30-year low in the third quarter, hurting the income of its poorest.
For Hong Kong leader, home building alone may not resolve crisisUnaffordable housing may be fuelling violent protests, but critics say Lam’s measures could make property even pricier.
Hong Kong touts China’s Belt and Road to shore up global tradeChina’s controversial BRI could prove to be a counterbalance to the damage caused by its trade war with the US.
Could Hong Kong’s economy survive army intervention by Beijing?With no end in sight to anti-government protests, companies and investors are becoming more nervous.
SHORT ANSWERWhy South Korea is no longer on Japan’s approved export listJapan has expelled South Korea from its list of approved export destinations, the latest chapter in a long-running feud.
Decades of distrust: Japanese firms may suffer in South Korea rowTokyo’s curbs on tech exports to South Korea may score political points at home, but could hurt some top Japanese firms.
Goodbye Hong Kong: Uncertainty forces some to consider leavingSome businesses reconsider investments as protesters keep up the pressure against a proposed extradition law.
Hitting the brakes: China’s economy slows to 27-year lowBut stronger-than-expected retail sales and investments suggest government stimulus measures may be working.
The other special relationship: China’s Xi visits RussiaUS economic and political actions against China and Russia are likely driving the two countries closer, analysts say.
China sneezes: Asian factories feel chill of US-China disputeLatest surveys of factory owners in China and other Asian countries show activity slowing down.