China's Economy: Five Biggest Banks Tripled Bad Debt Write-Offs In First Half
The five biggest Chinese lenders were obliged to triple bad loan writeoffs in the first half of the year.
Malaysia 2014 Budget Preview: New Tax To Address Weak Fiscal Position And Slowing Economy
The nation's 2014 budget will be announced on Friday, and broad fiscal reforms are expected.
China Rare Earth: WTO Trouble Triggers Environmental Cleanup
China, fearful of its trouble with the WTO, is cleaning up its act in rare earth extraction.
Love In Yuan: "Love-Hunters" Fill Vacuum As Chinese Millionaires Need Matches Made
It could cost 200,000 yuan just to meet your dream woman in China.
US Airways Group Inc (LCC) Earnings Preview 2013: Q3 Profit Expected Up 13% On Strong Unit Revenue
Analysts expect the company to report strong third-quarter earnings on fastest growth in unit revenue in September.
China-Myanmar Gas Pipeline: Myanmar Once Again Getting A Bad Bargain In Chinese Investment
The pipeline is now sending a lot of natural gas to China, but critics of the project say Myanmar is not getting much out of the deal.
Starbucks (SBUX) Attacked On China TV After Apple (AAPL), But Chinese Netizens Would Rather See State-Owned Enterprises Targeted
CCTV went after Starbucks for price discrimination, Internet users suggest the state television should look at state-owned enterprises.
Delta Air Lines Inc (DAL) Earnings Preview 2013: Q3 Profit Up 50% On Strong Revenue And Low Costs
The world's second-largest airline is expecting a great third quarter on strong revenue and lower-than-expected costs.
United Continental Holdings Inc (UAL) Earnings Preview 2013: Q3 Profit Up But Numbers Still Disappointing
The world's largest airline is expected to report stronger earnings after nine quarters of decline. But don't hold your breath for a party.
Beijing Pollution: New Measures Require Cars To Alternate Driving Days In Heavy Smog
In case of heavy smog, you may not be allowed to, as a new regulation has cars adhering to alternate driving days.
Deflating The Housing Bubble: Singapore Sets An Example For Rest Of Asia
The city-state has some of the strictest regulations to cool down the housing bubble, unlike other governments.
Shanghai Free Trade Zone (FTZ) Update: China Lifts Ban On Game Consoles, Uncertainties Remain
While the government recently lifted the ban on game consoles, uncertainties remain for the future of gaming.
Forbes China Rich List 2013: Dalian Wanda's Wang Jianlin Tops The Billionaire List
China has 168 billionaires, the highest number ever, according to Forbes China's Rich List.
Cambodia Has Elephants And Temples, Tourism On Steady Rise This Year
The Southeast Asian nation welcomed 19 percent more tourists in the first nine months of the year vs. the same period in 2012.
China Trading Pandas For Uranium To Power Nuclear Reactors
The going rate for a pair of pandas on loan includes uranium, energy technology and trade agreements with China.
China's Overcapacity: New Projects Banned In Steel, Cement And Aluminum
Beijing has put a ban on new projects in bloated industries.
EBay Inc (EBAY) Earnings Preview: Q3 Profit Up On PayPal Growth And Accelerated Sales
The operator of eBay.com is expected to report higher profit on the strength of its PayPal business and better sales.
HTC (2498) Turns To Chinese Smartphone Market After Posting First Ever Net Loss Since Going Public
Having lost favor in the U.S., the Taiwanese company is now hoping to relaunch itself in China.
China's Wealthiest In The Market For Quality Bodyguards
With the Chinese wealthier than ever, there is now a demand for bodyguards in China.
Where China Invests Its Wealth: Chinese Investments In Global Assets Rising, London, New York Popular Destinations
The Chinese are investing more money in global assets, and London and New York are among popular destinations.
US Default 2013: China Calls For De-Americanized World, Worried For Its Treasury Bonds
China is tired of living in a world led by the U.S., especially when the U.S. may default on the dollar debts China holds.
Chinese Mistress Culture 101: The Difference Between An Ernai And A Xiaosan
There are two different types of mistresses in China, each with a unique set of economic and cultural implications.
Cambodia's Farmers, Battered By Floods, Are Unable To Pay Their Debts
After devastating floods in 2011, farmers in Cambodia are facing another bad season and with that, rising debts.
Myanmar's Domestic Airlines Face Competition From Regional Carriers Under ASEAN Integration Plan
With regional airlines getting into Myanmar's airspace, domestic carriers have to adapt.
China's Latest Move To Globalize The Yuan Is A Partnership With The European Central Bank
China on Thursday signed the second-largest currency swap to date with the European Central Bank.
Shanghai Free Trade Zone (FTZ) Greeted With Lukewarm Reactions From Foreign Banks And Experts
Only two foreign banks have plans to launch branches in the FTZ, and most are waiting for more detailed regulations.
HTC Expands Into Myanmar's Fledgling Telecom Market With New Phones
The Taiwanese electronics maker has its sights set on Myanmar as the company's global market share continues to fall.
China Concerned U.S. May Default On Treasury Bonds, Huge Impact For Chinese Economy
Acutely aware of the damage a U.S. default could cause, China is getting increasingly nervous.
Myanmar Domestic Energy Demand: Coal Over Oil And Gas To Fuel Electricity Production
As China shuns coal, a major pollutant, Myanmar and other ASEAN economies are becoming increasingly reliant on the cheap energy source.
China's Hukou Household Registration System Needs A Makeover, But Megacities Like Beijing And Shanghai Are Slow To Reform
The household registration system which divides citizens as urban and rural is in need of a major remake.