IPO
Asia's IPO market trails U.S. and Europe as proceeds plunge 73%
India tops global listings in first half of year, buoyed by strong economy
Currencies
Japan appoints Atsushi Mimura as top currency diplomat as yen falls
Director-general of international bureau will replace Masato Kanda on July 31
Markets
'Block trade king' goes to court in Hong Kong: 5 things to know
Hedge fund Segantii reportedly shutting down, faces insider trading claim
Business deals
Ken Griffin's Citadel to acquire energy trader in first Japan deal
Purchase spearheaded by U.S. hedge fund's commodities business
Opinion
Now is not the time for South Korea to tax stock trading profits
Capital gains levy should be delayed until broader reform plan is ready
Companies
Hitachi tops Sony in market cap, lifted by AI stock fervor
Company's grid business cashes in on power demand from data centers
Finance
Japan households ramp up overseas investments, weighing down yen
Total assets top $13tn on strong stock prices and revamped NISA program
Bonds
India bonds to join J.P. Morgan index in 'watershed' moment
Foreign influx of over $20bn expected as investors search for China alternatives
Commodities
Freeport Indonesia fires up $3.7bn East Java copper smelter
World's biggest facility will triple company's output as EV demand grows
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Politics
China's long-awaited third plenum set for July 15-18, state media says
Meeting will be closely watched for measures to spur economy
Economy
Philippine central bank chief says August rate cut 'more likely' than before
Keeps key interest rate on hold for now amid lingering inflation worries
Currencies
Analysts expect next Japan forex intervention around 165
Tokyo awaiting May U.S. inflation data on Friday: Mizuho
Currencies
Yen slides under 160 to lowest level since 1986; Japan stocks fall
Drop stokes expectations for government and BOJ to step in again
Economy
Kishidanomics market reforms earn high marks from Japan watchers
PM seen lagging on structural reforms and fiscal health as political pressure mounts
Currencies
Hong Kong-listed companies slash dollar borrowings in favor of yuan
Snack maker Want Want China cuts greenback funding by over 90% for lower rates
Finance
Japan's Toyo Securities president ousted by activist investors
Shareholders' calls for improved earnings are getting louder
Pharmaceuticals
Takeda draws investor scrutiny for CEO's $93m 10-year payout
Japan pharma maker underperformed under Weber, critics say
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China debt crunch
China's 'too small' property rescue leaves market wanting more
Shimao wind-up case paused until July 31 as developers, banks face more pressure
Property
Thailand to court foreign buyers amid condominium supply glut
Government to ease rules as domestic purchasing power weakens
Commodities
Australian wool threatened by low prices, industry body CEO says
Farmers consider pulling out of business as prices stay at half pre-pandemic peak
Wealth Management
Japan's rich embrace family offices amid market boom and weak yen
Tailored wealth management services key to startups' innovation
Markets
Thailand expands ESG fund criteria to boost sluggish bourse
Political risk and corporate scandals still haunt investor confidence
Startups
SoftBank-backed Ola Electric set to become India's first EV listing
Profitability, competition woes cloud offering with investors cool to startups
Companies
China's Fosun to buy out remaining shares of Henlius Biotech
Conglomerate's deal values Hong Kong-listed drugmaker at $1.7bn
China debt crunch
China's Midea Real Estate shares soar on property development spinoff
Distressed developer Kaisa warned against further adjournment in wind-up case