Asia and Japan

Tokyo Stock Exchange

Japan's Nikkei 225 and the Hong Kong Hang Seng exchange are the best-known stock markets in Asia. But it's becoming easier for investors to get access to more obscure markets such as South Korea and Taiwan.

Recent articles (3)

Is Indonesia now the best bet in Asia?

(10 February 12)

Indonesia has bucked the trend of slowing Asian markets to record its fastest growth for 15 years. But can it last?

Which Asian markets look the cheapest?

(07 February 12)

Cris Sholto Heaton looks at the valuations of several emerging Asian markets, and finds the cheapest one to invest in now.

New York Stock Exchange trading floor

This stock market rally looks set to continue – but for how long?

(01 February 12)

Despite the depressed state of the global economy, stock markets have been rising strongly since October. Dominic Frisby looks at what's driving the rally, and how long it is likely to last.

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