Asia

Businesses cash in as millions of Chinese students sweat over crucial exam

For millions of teenagers, it's a big source of stress. For many businesses, it's a great chance to make money.…

India’s slowing growth blamed on ‘big mistake’ of demonetisation

India has posted its slowest growth rate in two years, ceding its status as the world's fastest-growing major economy to…

Japan’s services sector grows at fastest pace in almost two years in May: PMI

Activity in Japan's services sector expanded at the fastest pace in almost two years in May, a private survey showed…

Tokyo Olympics cost twice the initial estimate: why?

Taxpayers beware: The cost of hosting an Olympics is likely to be far more than advertised. The price tag on…

China maintains stable liquidity as reform moves forward

China will maintain a monetary policy that is "neither too tight or too loose", ensuring basically stable liquidity, a senior…

Note ban shows up in India’s growth, economy grows 6.1% in March quarter

India's growth slumped to a two-year low and the country ceded its top ranking as the world's fastest-growing economy back…