China proposes changes to Hong Kong's electoral system
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said in his work report that China will "resolutely guard against and deter external forces' interference" in Hong Kong's affairs.
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Asia-Pacific markets mostly lower; technology stocks largely slip as Nasdaq turns negative for 2021
The Nasdaq Composite fell more than 2% overnight on Wall Street and turned negative on the year.
Major Japan and China markets drop more than 2% each; tech stocks tumble
Investors kept an eye on tech shares in Asia on Thursday after their counterparts stateside fell overnight amid a rise in bond yields.
Australian treasurer says talks with Facebook on new media law were ‘protracted and difficult’
Passage of the law made Australia the first country where a government-appointed arbitrator can decide on the price digital platforms have to pay publishers.
ESG investments surged in Asia-Pacific in 2020 as sustainable investing takes off, MSCI survey finds
With climate change cited as one of the major challenges, Asia-Pacific countries are among those leading the way on the issue.
Changes to the Hang Seng index could help investors diversify risks, strategist says
Hang Seng Indexes announced Monday it would tweak the main Hong Kong stock benchmark with the eventual goal of reaching 100 constituents.
Hong Kong soars nearly 3% as Asia-Pacific markets rise
The Caixin/Markit services Purchasing Managers' Index came in at 51.5 for February, a decline from January's reading of 52.
India's plan to divest state-owned companies is 'back on track', says top official
The country has a disinvestment target of 1.75 trillion rupees (about $24 billion) for the next fiscal year which starts on April 1.
Biden’s team says it will use ‘all available tools’ to fight China’s unfair trade practices
The Biden administration released a report outlining its trade agenda, including how it will address challenges posed by China.
Asia-Pacific stocks mixed; RBA leaves cash rate unchanged
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) on Tuesday announced its decision to maintain its current policy settings, including leaving its cash rate at 0.1%.
Asia is playing 'catch up' to Europe in the electric vehicle market, says Fitch analyst
Asia is falling behind because European governments are taking strong measures to boost growth in the electric vehicle sector, says Anna-Marie Baisden from Fitch Solutions.
Beijing could tighten its grip on Hong Kong further, showing lack of concern for international outcry
Media outlets reported that Beijing could be considering changes to Hong Kong's electoral system to limit pro-democracy politicians from running in elections.
India's recovery is 'here to stay,' economic advisor to Prime Minister Narendra Modi says
After two consecutive quarters of contraction, India's gross domestic product (GDP) grew a modest 0.4% in the October-December quarter from last year.
Japan's Nikkei 225 jumps more than 2%; data show China factory activity growth slowed in February
Both the official as well the Caixin/Markit manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index showed manufacturing activity growth slowing in February.
Chinese ministry calls for supply chain resiliency, without mentioning chip production targets
In the face of a global chip shortage and U.S. sanctions, China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology declined to name targets for chip production.
Hong Kong trading tax hike won't harm stock market's competitiveness, says financial secretary
Hong Kong's Financial Secretary Paul Chan said on Wednesday that the government will raise the stamp duty paid on listed stock trades from 0.1% to 0.13%.
Watch live: Biden Covid team holds press briefing as U.S. daily cases begin to level off
President Joe Biden's Covid-19 response team will hold a press briefing Friday where officials plan to announce a new partnership with top business groups.
Japan's Nikkei 225 sheds nearly 4% as Asia-Pacific stocks sell off
The yield on the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury note briefly crossed the 1.6% level on Thursday to trade at its highest level in more than a year.
China's economy could double in size by 2035 — and surpass the U.S. along the way
China would surpass the U.S. as the world's largest economy around 2027-2028, said an economist from the Bank of America.
U.S. partners in Asia may not wait around as Biden prioritizes domestic issues
In recent years, Asia-Pacific countries have signed two mega trade agreements — the CPTPP and RCEP — that exclude the U.S.
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