East Asia
Labour reform will unlock Japan's growth potential
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's government has shaped an ambitious programme to transform Japan's labour market
JapanSouth Korea growth pickup will prove temporary
GDP data out today show an uptick in growth, but the economy increasingly relies on government support
South KoreaChina's cybersecurity law will constrain foreign firms
A new cybersecurity law will be a cornerstone of China's IT policy
ChinaChina net news ban will worsen information shortage
China has moved to ban the generation of original online news content
ChinaWeak Japan exports will stiffen resistance to reform
A key monthly indicator out today shows deteriorating conditions in the manufacturing sector
JapanDiscontent will spike around key Hong Kong election
China-sceptic activists have taken the spotlight as a legislature election approaches
Hong KongRenminbi internationalisation will push ahead
Beijing is moving forward cautiously, balancing the risks of internationalisation against the costs of the status quo
ChinaTaiwan economy will deteriorate further
Taiwan's exports have been falling now for more than a year
Taiwan
