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)

China's Nasdaq: too much too soon?

(06 November 09)

China's investors are used to sharp ups and downs. But the volatility on the supposed Nasdaq-equivalent ChiNext has been in a new league.

World markets report

(04 November 09)

The FTSE 100 closed at its lowest in a month yesterday; while in the US and Asia, markets made slight gains.

Taipei city skyline at dusk © Maurice Tsai/Bloomberg News

Why Taiwan is the most exciting market in Asia

(02 November 09)

Taiwan has lagged behind much of Asia in recent years. But this could soon change – in fact, Taiwan looks like it may well hold some of the most exciting investment opportunities in Asia. Cris Sholto Heaton explains why, and looks at how to invest in 'Asia's Switzerland'.