Singapore Draws, HK Holds, China Splits: Saturday Asia Briefing
It’s been an eventful week. Chinese tourists shunned cinemas in favor of travel during the weeklong holiday, with
2023-10-07 15:25
Art Auction From Chinese Billionaire Liu Flops at Sotheby’s
Prominent Chinese billionaire Liu Yiqian sold only 29 of 39 artworks in a Hong Kong auction with results
2023-10-06 12:26
Video Game VC Funding Slumps as Publishers Battle Covid Hangover
Venture capital funding for video games slumped to a three-year low last quarter, reflecting investors’ growing distaste for
2023-10-05 19:20
Dubai Cements Status as World’s Busiest Luxury Property Market
Dubai cemented its status as the world’s busiest market for luxury homes with buyers pouring $1.59 billion into
2023-10-05 16:22
EU Formally Opens Subsidies Probe Into EVs Made in China
The European Union has formally launched an anti-subsidies probe into electric vehicles manufactured in China, setting in motion
2023-10-04 20:47
Japan’s Bullet Train Rail Pass Prices Soar 70% for Tourists
Tourists in Japan will pay more for rail passes after the JR train network raised prices for the
2023-10-04 06:16
Rolex Prices Drop as Cheaper Watches Outperform: Subdial Index
Prices for pre-owned Rolex watches kept falling on the secondary market last month while entry-level models and brands
2023-10-03 12:57
Why a US Recession Is Still Likely — and Coming Soon
When everyone expects a soft landing, brace for impact. That’s the lesson of recent economic history — and
2023-10-02 05:47
London on Cusp of Becoming Biggest Stock Market in Europe, Again
Britain’s stock market is getting back on its feet. Less than a year after losing the crown of
2023-10-01 15:52
Macau Casinos Revenue Growth Slows Before Golden Week Holiday
Macau’s casino gaming revenue growth slowed in September, with the sector expected to get a boost this month
2023-10-01 14:53
The Tories Auditioning for Rishi Sunak’s Job If He Loses UK Election
Rishi Sunak heads to the Conservative Party’s conference this weekend with one aim: convincing Britain he can win
2023-09-30 13:54
Here’s What Stops — And What Doesn’t — If the US Government Shuts Down
Longer lines at airports, missed paychecks, shuttered national parks and delayed economic data — those are some of
2023-09-30 03:29