Asia Investing

May 14, 2008

Investors Unimpressed by New Nissan Plan

The carmaker's stock price is unchanged in Tokyo trading after CEO Ghosn unveils a business plan far less ambitious than in the past.

May 13, 2008

China Quake Won't Shake Economy

The May 12 earthquake in Sichuan has claimed 12,000 lives, but many economists expect the impact on overall growth to be limited.

April 25, 2008

Behind the Run on Rice

Despite bumper crops in Vietnam and India, export limits and bans have created a global shortage and driven up prices.

April 18, 2008

Steel Partners Off the Sauce in Japan

After battling for reforms for years, the U.S. private equity fund will sell its shares of Bull-Dog Sauce. Foreign funds may have to adjust their strategies.

April 16, 2008

Middle East Money Starts Flowing to Asia

Arab investors have typically looked West, rather than to China and India. But with oil at over $100 a barrel, that's changing in a big way.

March 18, 2008

Bank of Japan: Who's at the Wheel?

As Japan lurches toward recession, the current Bank of Japan boss is out; his successor may be blocked by pols averse to Finance Ministry candidates.

March 11, 2008

China's Inflation Shocker

Disruptions caused by January's harsh weather helped drive up inflation by 8.7% in February, making a mockery of official government targets.

February 22, 2008

Asia's IPOs Hit by a Drought

Hong Kong and Singapore are feeling the pinch the most from the global liquidity crunch as companies cancel deals worth billions.

February 08, 2008

In India, Dow Jones Meets Dharma

A new set of indices measuring such characteristics as good governance and eco-friendliness is winning favor with investors and gurus alike.

February 07, 2008

Vietnam's Spotty IPO Record

Government overpricing of offerings by Vietcombank and other companies has hampered fundraising and the performance of Vietnam's stock market.

February 05, 2008

Health-Check Time for China Funds

The mainland's asset management sector has grown explosively. One analyst says now's the time to step back and reassess for long-term growth.

January 23, 2008

Nobuyuki Idei's Second Act

With his new consultancy, the ex-Sony chief aims to smash seniority silos, ease funding of startups, and improve Japan's competitiveness.

January 22, 2008

India Investors Head for the Exits

Shares plunged 12% in the two trading days ended Jan. 22, as foreigners withdrew some $1.5 billion from the Mumbai bourse.

January 22, 2008

China Worries Worsen Asian Plunge

Stock markets in Asia continue to plummet on concerns about a U.S. recession and a slowdown in China's economic growth.

January 15, 2008

Private Equity's New Tool for Asia

Operational investing, which aims to generate returns by improving operations, is effective—and more likely to win support from Beijing.

December 03, 2007

Nasdaq-NYSE Rivalry Comes to China

The two American exchanges are opening offices in Beijing as Asian markets give them some tough competition for Chinese stock listings.

December 03, 2007

India: The Battle for Orissa

The state's mineral reserves are attracting the world's largest metals companies, but local tribes won't give up the rights without a fight.

November 27, 2007

Why Japan Is Wary of Foreign Cash

As Chinese and Arab investors weigh big stakes in Japanese companies, concerns grow over corporate raiding and sharing tech knowhow.

November 05, 2007

ExxonWhat? PetroChina Is the New No. 1

A $1 trillion market cap, the world's largest, crowns the Shanghai trading debut of the Chinese state-controlled energy company.

October 31, 2007

Indonesia: Poised for Rapid Growth?

Democracy plus low labor costs make the world's largest Muslim country a potential economic powerhouse. One problem: a restrictive legal system.

October 17, 2007

No Bounds for China's Stock Frenzy

The government's efforts to dampen demand have done little to slow the momentum of mainland markets, as the CSI 300 index has soared 185% this year.

October 03, 2007

Private Equity Parties Hearty in India

The total value of '07 deals is at a record level as Blackstone and other foreign firms chase investment opportunities in the hot Indian economy.

September 28, 2007

Suzuki's Surge Against Giants

Investment in gas-sippers and emerging markets has pushed Suzuki's market cap within sight of Ford's. Now the Japanese automaker wants to expand in the U.S.

September 12, 2007

Japan's Prime Minister Resigns

Slumping approval ratings, a gaffe-prone Cabinet, and missing pension data help oust Shinzo Abe, but the impact on business looks benign.

August 22, 2007

No Stopping Chinese Stocks

The CSI 300 index blasted through 5000 on Aug. 22 in spite of an interest-rate hike and market swoons elsewhere.