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香港 Hong Kong, 中国
Remote only
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The Role
The Financial Times is seeking an Asia Markets Correspondent to cover some of the biggest stories in global finance from its regional base in Hong Kong.
Asia is important to recent rises in government bond yields, both in itself, because of Japan’s enormous government debt, and as a source of capital, with the region’s current account surpluses getting recycled into assets around the world. That phenomenon plays out in exchange rates and dealmaking, and we want to cover it closely. Other stories include the resurgence of Chinese IPOs, daily trading in several of the world’s largest tech companies, currency interventions across the region and the determination of Asian financial centres to take a greater share of global commodity trading and asset management.
Spot news is an important part of the role. Asian financial markets are the first to open during the global trading day, so the correspondent often covers the fallout of big developments such as a US interest rate move. On days when markets are moving, you will find yourself authoring the FT’s splash, and the piece you start will stay on the front page through an entire news cycle.
But the role is also to tell stories about financial markets: spotting interesting anomalies; talking to investors and traders about where they are putting their money and why; analysing significant market phenomena; and bringing to life the winners, the losers, the drama and the personalities of the financial world.
The correspondent will join a strong and supportive team, with colleagues working on Chinese and international finance from Hong Kong, as well as the FT’s global network of market correspondents and colleagues on FT Alphaville. You may also be asked to represent the FT at events and in the media.
Your Skills
Please submit your application by the end of the day, Monday 5th October 2026.
The use of AI
Original reporting, great writing and intelligent commentary lie at the heart of FT journalism. Our readers trust us to produce quality journalism that is accurate, fair and insightful. This is why FT editorial staff do not by default use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to write articles or create other reader-facing content. For specific and pre-approved cases, AI can be harnessed for certain tasks, such as assisting data research for investigations.
We expect applicants to the FT newsroom to refrain from using AI in their test submissions, and any written materials should be a genuine reflection of their own knowledge, skills and experiences. We encourage candidates only to employ AI as a tool to help with research and interview readiness for a role.
Candidates should be aware that the use of AI throughout the application process is monitored to ensure a fair and transparent hiring process for all.
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
We believe in the power of unique perspectives and want all voices in our organisation to be heard, respected and valued. A supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves and operate to their full potential. We are committed to removing barriers for everyone, with a focus on addressing those faced by underrepresented groups.
What’s in it for you? Our benefits
Our benefits vary by location but we are committed to providing best-in-class perks across all our offices. These include generous annual leave, medical cover, inclusive parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships and opportunities to give back to the community. Full details of our benefits are available here.
FT Newsroom staff are expected to work onsite a minimum of three days per week, subject to role requirements and regular review. While flexible working requests will be considered, not all patterns are suitable for Editorial roles.
Accessibility
We are a disability confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory.
Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments/personalisation as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements or have any questions, email talent@ft.com and a member of our team will be happy to help.
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