Finance
Philippines eases digital bank cap as industry fights for profits
Central bank offers 4 new licenses, but experts see credit risk 'challenge'
Finance
Economy
Fed's Powell says 'time has come' for U.S. to cut interest rates
Jackson Hole remarks as close as he is likely to come to declaring victory over inflation
Finance
Ping An to continue government bond investments despite crackdown
Chinese insurer evades questions on HSBC holdings at press conference
Finance
Japan's MUFG Bank to invest additional $330m in India's DMI Finance
Financial group builds on 2023 stake as partnership progresses
Opinion
Asia needs low-cost financing to harness offshore wind
Strategic investment, partnerships are key to region's renewable energy ambitions
Economy
Thai central bank stands pat to assess impact of political instability
Bank of Thailand balances growth and risk by keeping policy rate at 2.5%
Economy
China lending at 15-year low as central bank holds rates
Real estate slump continues to squeeze financing demand
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Finance
MUFG sheds $1bn in U.S. Bancorp shares
Japanese megabank will maintain smaller stake, bolster partnership
Currencies
Malaysia, Singapore currencies rise on tight policies before Jackson Hole
South Korea and Taiwan's currencies slump, reflecting U.S. recession risk
Economy
U.S., China agree to work more closely in times of financial stress
The fifth Financial Working Group meeting concluded as trade tensions rise
Startups
Foreign venture capital funds increase Japan investment 70%
Geopolitical tensions divert money away from China
Finance
Japan's Orix to spend $1bn to buy more than 50 planes for leasing
Higher fees boost business as aircraft production fails to keep up with demand
Datawatch
Japan's startups struggle to grow past '2nd death valley'
Flow of funds from mature firms back to investors seen as key to more dynamism
Commodities
Gold ETF inflows reach 2-year high, driven by expected U.S. rate cut
Heightened geopolitical risks also spur global flight to safety
Startups
Andreessen Horowitz to open Japan office for funding startups
Japan emerging as alternative to riskier China and higher-rate, tighter U.S.
Economy
Philippine central bank cuts rates for first time in four years
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipina chief hints at more easing ahead despite inflation
Economy
Japan's Q2 GDP grows annualized 3.1% as consumption rises
Economy rebounds from revised 2.3% contraction in January-March quarter
Business deals
Japan's Meiji Yasuda Life to buy Allstate insurance unit for $2bn
Provider looks to bolster group insurance business in the U.S.
Finance
Japan's SMFG lifts Jefferies stake to boost investment banking ops
Financial group chases domestic peers in key business segment
Equities
Japan stocks surge 3.5% on return from holiday with weak yen's support
Chip-related companies, major exporters gain in rally
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Equities
Philippine exchange chief backs rate cuts to spur IPOs
Central bank halfway to new listing target set for 2024
China debt crunch
China mechanism for foreign investment faces tighter scrutiny
Checks meant to curb risk and ensure taxation create bottlenecks amid high demand
Currencies
EBS for forex faces challenges as trading platforms diversify
More banks and hedge funds use exclusive systems, and new platforms gaining momentum
Market Spotlight
Japan retail investors keep the faith in stocks despite historic volatility
Mom-and-pop investors are seen 'buying the dip' in domestic and global stocks
Media & Entertainment
Vietnam payment app uses Detective Conan to lure customers to stores
MoMo taps Japanese anime for tie-ups that promote online-to-offline commerce