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Asian stocks rise after Koreas, US diplomatic overtures
Associated Press, Published on 15/08/2017
» TOKYO -- Asian shares rose Tuesday as both Koreas and the US appeared to indicate a willingness to defuse the crisis over North Korea's nuclear program. A rally on Wall Street, on the back of strong technology shares, also helped.
Samsung snubbed in foreign funds' $15 billion Korea bet
Bloomberg News, Published on 13/07/2017
» SINGAPORE -- Investing in the South Korean equity market has taken an interesting turn: look past the Samsung trade.
China's Hong Kong dilemma
Asia focus, Minxin Pei, Published on 03/07/2017
» Amid the celebrations of the 20th anniversary of the return of Hong Kong to Chinese rule on July 1, Beijing has been declaring that, contrary to dire predictions, the former British colony has thrived, and that the "one country, two systems" model designed by Deng Xiaoping, China's late paramount leader, has been a resounding success.
Minding the media
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 23/01/2017
» The Indonesian government is getting tougher in its crusade to combat hoaxes and fake news, much of it circulating in social media and deemed to threaten the country's instability, to the point that it admits it could take "repressive measures" if necessary.
The digital dilemma: How Fast, How Big, How Valuable?
Business, Published on 09/01/2017
» Digital transformation is imperative. It is no more a question of why businesses need to go digital, but the dilemma is more a case of how companies devise the strategy for their digital footprint. BCG sees digital transformation as not a destination, but a journey for businesses.
A year to remember
Asia focus, Published on 26/12/2016
» From the election of "Duterte Harry" in the Philippines to the affair of the "Female Rasputin" that has gripped millions of Koreans, it's been another memorable year in Asia. A few long-running political and security soap operas also continue to play out, most notably the drama in the South China Sea. As well, there is no sign that the tragedy of the Rohingya will end anytime soon. This week, Asia Focus takes a look back at some of the events and personalities that made headlines in 2016.
South Korea's big transition
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 07/11/2016
» Koreans might see a change of the guard at the Blue House before the presidential election scheduled for late next year. But the current outrage directed at President Park Geun-hye is more of a sideshow taking place against the backdrop of more profound changes.
Set pushes above 1,500 as oil rally buoys equities
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/10/2016
» Recap: Asian stock markets climbed as signs of strength in the United States bolstered demand for riskier investments. Higher oil prices also helped propel bourses. Risk-on sentiment and speculation about better third-quarter earnings buoyed the Thai stock market.
Deadly prescription
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 05/09/2016
» No one can accuse Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte of not delivering on his election promises. Since he was sworn in two months ago after campaigning on a pledge to rid his country of the scourge of drugs, more than 2,000 people allegedly linked to the drug trade have been killed.
Tepid Japan data raises stimulus pressure as BoJ meets
AFP, Published on 29/07/2016
» TOKYO - Japan on Friday published another batch of tepid inflation and spending data, heaping pressure on the central bank to respond with a fresh round of stimulus to boost the faltering economy.