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Alex Frew McMillan
As a free-lancer, he has written regularly for The New York Times, and is a contributor to TheStreet.com and Forbes. He has also written the occasional piece for publications such as The Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times, The Australian, the Economist Intelligence Unit and CNBC.
He covered the September 11, 2001 attacks for CNN, writing the first reaction to the disaster from governments around the world, and wrote a series of well-regarded stories about greater China’s property slowdown for Reuters. His real-estate coverage has explained the importance of property trends for institutional investors as well as for individual property owners. He also covered the hedge-fund industry for six years and has focused on alternative as well as personal finance.
Since moving to Hong Kong from New York City 15 years ago, he has devoted himself to coverage of Asia, writing magazine stories and analysis pieces for Asian Investor, the South China Morning Post and the Straits Times, as well as many magazines. He has also made numerous appearances on both television and radio to discuss his work.
With a South African father and British mother, he took up a Morehead Scholarship to study in the United States, one of the best-known merit scholarships in the country, offered to candidates considered to have leadership potential.
He graduated with a degree in Journalism and English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with honors and distinction, and serves as co-chairman of the university's alumni association in Hong Kong. Besides reporting, he is also an avid tennis player, snowboarder and scuba diver, and is a PADI-certified divemaster.
Recent Articles By The Author
Korean Stocks Promise Upside if External Factors Ease
The Kospi has shown dramatic volatility in the last year, but Seoul stocks now look undervalued, particularly those in in-demand sectors.
China Faces 'Tsunami' of Covid Infection That Could Swamp the System
A new study suggests 1.55 million people could die if China abandons zero-Covid, with the intensive-care system needing 15.6 times existing capacity.
New Leader Puzzles Hong Kong With Promise to Work for 'We and Us'
Beijing's hand-picked candidate, John Lee, takes over as head of Hong Kong, which continues to bleed emigrants and stock market red ink.
Marcos Set to Take Power Over Past and Future in the Philippines
Bongbong Marcos has operated almost exclusively through social media during his campaign, calling for 'unity' and glossing over his father's dictatorship.
Jack Ma 'Arrest' and SEC's DiDi Investigation Whack China Tech Stocks
Tech-focused investors in Hong Kong responded in negative fashion to real news and rumors alike.
India Seizes Millions in Accounts of Smartphone Seller Xiaomi
Xiaomi, India's top-selling phone brand, has had US$725.8M seized by the Indian financial-crimes regulator in an investigation into allegedly illegal remittances.
Chinese Tech Sees Double-Digit Percentage Gains After Hint of End to Crackdown
Alibaba and JD.com climbed and led the way in Hong Kong after Chinese officials pledged to soon "compete the special rectification" to the tech sector.
Chinese Shares Rise on Promise of Infrastructure Spending and Pension Support
Asian shares fell across the region except in mainland China, where official pronouncements drove heavy-industry stocks higher.
Beijing's Covid Outbreak Sends Chinese Stocks South
The CSI 300 plunged to its lowest level in two years as residents of the Chinese capital stripped grocery store shelves bare amid lockdown fears.
Upbeat Indonesia Becomes Asia's Investment Alternative as China's Prospects Sour
Southeast Asia's largest economy is going strong and offers a contrast to lockdown-battered China.
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