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Singapore Tops Hong Kong as Asia's Leading Financial Center, NYC Leads World

An art piece with a political message has been censored in Hong Kong, one of the signs that it has lost its crown as 'Asia's world city.'

Bank Stocks Take Asian Markets Down After UBS-Credit Suisse Deal

HSBC and Standard Chartered see big losses in Hong Kong, but it's business as usual, including for a Credit Suisse conference in the city.

Bank Failure a Headache for China's Tech Sector

It's not clear where Chinese firms will move their money now that their 'go-to' tech bank collapsed.

U.S. Businesses Lead Exodus Out of Hong Kong

Hong Kong's role as a hub for financial trading and for Asia-focused operations for multinationals is under threat, a new report finds, requiring a political response from companies.

Hong Kong Budget for 'Happy Hong Kong' Fails to Make Markets Smile

The frenzied recent rally in Hong Kong stocks after two terrible years is losing its legs, with little to spur the market in the city's newly announced budget.

Circling Hawks Cause Asian Investors to Fret

Even an "immaculate soft landing" in the United States may not be good news for Asian stocks, which face a range of pressures.

Back to the Dark Ages? No, We're Not Running Out of Natural Gas

We're past the middle of the peak of winter and even assuming this cold weather spell, inventories should close the season very comfortably.

Welcoming the Water Rabbit at Lunar New Year

Many markets in East Asia are closed part or all of next week for the lunar holiday as China braces for the busiest travel period of the year.

Inflation in Asia at a Peak, Spelling Calmer Winds Ahead

The price-hike fever that's been making consumers queasy appears to have broken in the Asia Pacific region's major economies.

A 2023 Resolution to Rebalance With an Asian Allocation?

Asian equities are at half-year highs, and appear set to proceed higher.