China debt crunch
Evergrande's liquidation: 5 things to know about what comes next
'Arduous process' will test China property market, cross-border insolvency regime
China debt crunch
Evergrande's liquidation is ordered by Hong Kong court
Heavily indebted Chinese developer fails to reach restructuring agreement with creditors
Caixin
Beijing government repays bond 17 years early to save on interest
City cut interest costs by 70% in 2023 by paying off debt before maturity
Markets
China stock valuations sink to 5-year low, led by finance sector
Price-book ratios slump amid investor doubts over lenders' asset quality
Property
Tokyo apartment prices hit record at nearly $800,000 in 2023
Average cost of new condos soars, with strong demand for swanky properties
China debt crunch
Evergrande case could test China-Hong Kong insolvency arrangement
Liquidation hearing for heavily indebted Chinese developer set for Jan. 29
Property
Thailand's tallest office tower opens with green building status
One City Centre is Mitsubishi Estate's $250m project with Raimon Land
Caixin
Beijing rents fall as economic outlook falters
One-fifth of grade A office buildings vacant, highest rate in nearly 13 years
Caixin
China's Country Garden pledges to deliver over 480,000 units in 2024
After failing goal last year, nation's former No. 1 developer lowers bar
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Market Spotlight
Johor projects push Malaysia's lesser-known stocks to new heights
Southern state's economic zone with Singapore boosts developers, tech companies
Caixin
China's cash-strapped local governments struggle to revive land sales
Many cities scrap price caps on residential plots to refill depleted coffers
China debt crunch
Country Garden's sales in 2023 less than half previous year's
Sharp dip in December points to ongoing woes for Chinese developer
Business Spotlight
Asia 2024: A dozen companies to watch as the year unfolds
Businesses worth following from semiconductors and EVs to nickel mines and arms
Markets
China and Hong Kong shares suffer a dismal start to 2024
Mainland developers still in distress while EV makers face uncertainty
Property
Japan's Mitsubishi Estate plans 10,000 homes for 'digital nomads'
Foreign highly skilled workers staying 1 month to a year will be targeted
Caixin
China aims to ease property crunch via new affordable housing push
Beijing expects local governments to shoulder hard part of financing, expert says
Property
South Korea builder Taeyoung files for debt workout amid slump
Worries about industry credit crunch mount as higher rates dent real estate demand
Opinion
2024 outlook: China property market turn requires new growth model
Stronger safety net would encourage consumers to spend more
Economy
China economists expect slower 4.6% growth in 2024
Specialists think the country will achieve this year's target of around 5%
Caixin
China may find cure for stagflation by studying Japan's experience
As Japanese economy rises from slump, China's woes look familiar
China debt crunch
Chinese developer Aoyuan files for U.S. bankruptcy protection
Troubled company follows in footsteps of Evergrande and Sunac
Travel & Leisure
Airbnb hit with $10m fine for misleading users in Australia
Platform will also pay compensation to users confused over pricing
Economy
China real estate crash would threaten goal of doubling GDP: report
Beijing's response to property debt crisis will have far-reaching effects
China debt crunch
Developer China South City to miss bond interest payments
Facility operator seeks support from creditors and Shenzhen shareholder
IPO
Malaysia's Critical Holdings' shares close up 63% in market debut
Interest in engineering firm comes amid demand for data center, chip facilities