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A man walks in the Hong Kong's Central Financial District on March 15.
BUSINESS / Tech
Sep 17, 2024
Hong Kong preparing policy statement for artificial intelligence in?finance
The guidelines are intended to signal support for the technology, while local regulators try to address its use amid the U.S.-Chinese technology conflict.
Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing is following global peers in expanding its derivatives offerings in a bid to boost trading.
BUSINESS / Markets
Sep 2, 2024
A new way of betting on tech stocks is emerging in Hong Kong
The bourse was launching weekly options on the Hang Seng Tech Index, which tracks stocks including Alibaba Group Holding and JD.com that also trade in the U.S.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 5, 2023
Hong Kong¡¯s reopening brings scant gains after pandemic and crackdown
Tens of thousands of high-skilled workers left to escape the city¡¯s COVID-19 regime and limits imposed on freedoms after Beijing enacted a national security law in 2020.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Dec 8, 2022
Hong Kong and Singapore compete for green finance supremacy
The race to attract all that fresh money and trading business in Asia will take years to play out, but so far Singapore has an early edge over Hong Kong.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 11, 2022
Russian firms turn to Hong Kong in bid to avoid sanctions
Hong Kong could offer a window to outside capital for Russian firms since China¡¯s government has maintained friendly relations with Moscow and imposed no sanctions over Ukraine.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Jun 29, 2022
Hong Kong¡¯s future uncertain as consequences of Xi¡¯s tightening grip take hold
As the city loses its edge, many among its political and business elite who supported Beijing¡¯s crackdown are now looking to see how far they can veer from its rigid policies.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 27, 2022
Chinese firms are dominating key parts of Hong Kong¡¯s economy
Chinese state-controlled firms are increasingly dominating Hong Kong, taking market share away from the local tycoons and British trading houses.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 18, 2022
Hong Kong mulls outlook for scandal-plagued GEM, once touted as Asia¡¯s Nasdaq
The city¡¯s scandal-plagued alternative listing platform has been brought to heel after a rash of scandals, culminating in a clampdown on 60 companies dubbed the ¡®nefarious network.¡±
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 11, 2022
Hong Kong¡¯s brain drain worsens as expats and locals flee the city
Both the city¡¯s strict COVID-19 polices and the imposition of the national security law have prompted a population outflow that looks set to intensify in 2022.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 27, 2020
Goldman¡¯s diversity pledge won¡¯t apply to boards in Asia
As Goldman Sachs Group Inc. moves to increase diversity on corporate boards, the investment bank isn¡¯t extending the initiative to a particularly challenged region: Asia.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 15, 2019
Hong Kong under ¡®de facto curfew¡¯ as subway stations shut early
Hong Kong¡¯s subway system has closed early for more than a week, effectively cutting off the main mode of transportation for millions of residents. Many are now wondering how long it will last.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo¡¯s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo¡¯s ¡®stadium of desire¡¯

Longform

For many people, utility poles and power lines have become such a familiar part of Japan¡¯s landscape that they often go unnoticed.
Why Japan¡¯s utility poles won¡¯t be disappearing anytime soon
By Alex K.T. Martin

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