HONG Kong's backyard is expanding. China is just part of the region's huge growth. From Korea, Taiwan and the five members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, on to the emerging markets of Indochina, down to South Asia - the soaring growth is offering unprecedented opportunities for the territory. To cater for the increasing interest in some of the most exciting economies, the South China Morning Post is widening its business coverage of its neighbours.

There will be more news, market comment, economic insight and corporate developments every day in Business Post.

Our new regional reports start today with Eye on India, which analyses Bombay's stock market.