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A Unicorn With Two Horns? Gojek, Tokopedia to Merge

The largest-ever merger in Indonesian history will combine the country's two best-known online brands.

Asian Stocks Falter as Vaccine Programs Stumble

Markets in Tokyo, Mumbai and most of Southeast Asia are down this month, Asia's early progress in combatting COVID-19 proving hard to sustain.

The Dollar Index Continues to Strengthen

I would look for the dollar rally to begin to reverse direction by the latter part of the second quarter of 2021.

Asia's Worst-Performing Stock Market Suddenly Becomes Its Best

The stock market in the Philippines has surged by one-fifth in just over a month amid reasons for optimism.

There's Another Stock Market Rally That Makes Little Sense

Mom and pop investors have gone wild in Malaysia, driving volume to record highs and shares of rubber-glove makers through the roof.

Singapore Heads to the Polls With Virus Crisis Sweeping City State

The election's outcome is a foregone conclusion, but let's see how much backing Singaporeans give to their all-powerful government's Covid-19 response.

Asia Faces $2.7 Trillion Bill From Covid-19

Several asian nations will experience significant economic damage from the coronavirus, according to forecasts by Standard & Poor's.

Indonesia's Currency: Asia's Best, Worst and Best Again

The Indonesian stock market has rallied sharply since May 20, and the rupiah is turbocharging Indonesian assets with an extra 15% kick. But is the country opening at exactly the wrong time?

Is Asia Emerging from the Covid-19 Crisis?

Hong Kong and South Korea are notable success stories. But India's travails appear to be only beginning, a path other underdeveloped nations may follow.

Singapore Oil Trading Billionaire Admits Hiding Huge Futures Losses

One of Asia's largest oil shippers has sought protection against liquidation from 23 of the world's biggest banks amid revelations of its founder's cover-up.