Market Spotlight
Australia housing prices, rents surge as supply shortage deepens
Affordability emerges as political issue for Albanese government
Markets
Investors turn to ASEAN markets as inflation's grip loosens
Weakening dollar provides tailwind to region's high-growth economies
Finance
Philippines eases digital bank cap as industry fights for profits
Central bank offers 4 new licenses, but experts see credit risk 'challenge'
Agriculture
Wagyu beef's wholesale price falls to 4-year low as consumption slows
Exports to Asia, Europe and U.S. boom as farmers seek stable demand
Markets
Seven & i takeover bid signals opening for corporate bargain hunters
Retail group among Japan blue chips with relatively low valuations
Semiconductors
Kioxia poised for long-sought IPO as AI boom trickles down
Japan memory maker finds footing after market slump and Western Digital saga
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
Bonds
Japan money piles into U.S., China bonds on rate cut expectations
Yen outlook holds key to Japanese investors' moves for rest of 2024
Markets
Anil Ambani banned from Indian securities market for 5 years
Securities and Exchange Board of India also imposes $3m fine
Finance
Ping An to continue government bond investments despite crackdown
Chinese insurer evades questions on HSBC holdings at press conference
Opinion
Asia's high-yield bonds are a great opportunity for investors
As the Asian market becomes more diversified, new prospects emerge across the region
Bank of Japan
BOJ Gov. Ueda restates stance on policy normalization after market rout
Central banker scrutinized at parliamentary hearing on market messaging
Semiconductors
Japanese chipmaker Kioxia aims to list in October amid AI boom
Expected capitalization of over $10bn would be Japan's largest 2024 IPO
Markets
Chinese self-driving startup WeRide delays U.S. IPO
Delays come amid reports of tighter scrutiny over China's autonomous vehicle software
Equities
Japan looks to keep companies honest about cross-shareholding cuts
Tighter disclosure rules aim to keep shares from being repurposed in name only
Commodities
Shanghai Petrochem reveals more Russia oil buying as Li Qiang visits
Executive stresses 'price' is key; Chinese premier cements economic ties with Putin
Caixin
PwC loses largest China client in wake of China Evergrande storm
Penalties on professional services firm over 'negligence' likely to come soon
Technology
ASEAN tech stars Grab, GoTo and Sea fight to retain market sparkle
Investors prize profitability over merely cutting losses
Equities
Japanese stocks erase losses from tailspin on brighter U.S. outlook
Companies' strong April-June performances boost share prices
China debt crunch
China developers' loss warnings exceed $8bn in past week alone
Kaisa reports more red ink; Sunac takes big blow despite Xi's 'bright prospects'
Property
Vietnam's housing market sees green shoots of recovery
Fears of crash subside but apartment shortage persists
Markets
Hong Kong Exchange's first-half profit sinks amid weak market sentiment
New CEO Bonnie Chan describes results as 'robust' but concedes outlook uncertain
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%
Telecommunication
China Telecom, China Mobile hike dividends under Beijing pressure
Payout ratios to go beyond 75% for state-owned telecos as need to invest recedes
China debt crunch
Distressed Chinese developer Kaisa gets breather from major creditors
Other players continue to scramble against winding-up petitions and mounting losses