Markets
Foreign investors lukewarm on China stocks despite Fed rate cut buzz
Property worries persist, but some say worst is over for Chinese markets
Business deals
Japan companies reap nearly $56bn from 3 years divesting
Tokyo Gas, Eneos, Mitsubishi among the biggest seeking capital efficiency
Economy
ECB cuts interest rates as inflation slows, growth weakens
'We are not pre-committing to a particular rate path,' bank chief Lagarde says
Economy
Pakistan cuts key interest rate by 2 percentage points to 17.5%
Move marks third straight reduction as central bank tries to spur growth
Equities
Japan stocks jump 3.4%, track Wall Street tech gains
Domestic shares unlikely to repeat historic August plunge, strategists say
Commodities
Indonesian coal companies go on buying spree for Western mines
Assets are at bargain prices, industry executives say
Commodities
Australia's mining industry faults new labor rights for rising costs
Minerals Council cites multi-employer bargaining and 'same job, same pay' law
Wealth Management
Japan megabank brokerages ramp up wealth management business
MUFG, Mizuho and SMBC pursue upmarket clients with personal service
Companies
Japan's Mitsui & Co. doubles share buyback plan to $2.8bn
Trading house boosts shareholder returns while also eyeing new investments
Commodities
India to impose up to 30% tariffs on China, Vietnam steel pipe
Tax on imports from the countries to last for the next five years
Bonds
China government bond yields hit new low despite PBOC intervention
10-year rate falls below level that triggered fresh warnings over bubble
Property
Sibling succession race heats up at Hong Kong's Chow Tai Fook group
Chengs compete as key property unit New World Development sinks into red
Commodities
Australian miners rally as China's CATL 'adjusts' lithium output
Oversupply has dragged on prices for key battery material over a year
IPO
K Bank's planned IPO a test of South Korean market's rebound
Bain-backed online bank aims to raise $732mn, most in Seoul in two years
Currencies
Yen surges to strongest this year on BOJ policymaker's remark
Junko Nakagawa signals central bank's readiness to raise rates if inflation on track
Economy
Malaysia's Khazanah fund expects 2024 returns to top last year's 5.7%
Chief investment officer credits strong domestic, U.S. and EU markets
The Big Story
Japan Inc.'s 25 trillion yen opportunity: Cashing in on real estate
Railway operator Seibu sets example by putting big Tokyo complex up for sale
Cryptocurrencies
Singapore's crypto ownership falls amid selloffs, regulatory chill: poll
Nearly half of nonowners and past owners cite regulatory concerns as a barrier
Commodities
China's copper imports fall 12.3% as weak economy restrains demand
August data from world's top consumer highlights headwind for global prices
Markets
Alibaba jumps 5% in Stock Connect debut aimed at tapping China billions
E-tailer's shares outperform peers; some analysts question long-term impact
Commodities
West urged to give lithium more support to break China's supply grip
Ex-Pilbara chief's warning comes as Arcadium moves to mothball Australian mine
Japan's leadership race
Abe protege Takaichi is stock market's top choice for Japan leader
Economic security minister expected to restart nuclear plants if elected
Bonds
Japan purchases of foreign bonds hit record on stronger yen
August tally tops $50bn ahead of expected Fed rate cut
IPO
Malaysian grocery chain eyes 3,000 stores after market debut
99 Speed Mart shares rise 14% in country's biggest IPO in 7 years
Markets
Midea's $3.45bn Hong Kong share offering met with Shenzhen selloff
Appliance maker seeks more funds but dilution, discount anger current investors