Asia and Japan
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
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(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.
(04 November 09)
The FTSE 100 closed at its lowest in a month yesterday; while in the US and Asia, markets made slight gains.
(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'.
