Property
China curbs housing development to fight supply glut
Land sales restrictions could hit 40% of big cities, hurting key income stream
Supply Chain
Japan to raise cap on state backing for copper mine stakes to 75%
JOGMEC aims to reduce private sector's risk exposure, secure supplies
Bonds
China investors snap up government bonds, prompting central bank warning
Real estate slump drives smaller bank money into safe debt, overheating market
India elections
Adani Group stocks volatile on Modi-led coalition's slim victory
Opposition leader says fates of prime minister and conglomerate are 'correlated'
Finance
Qatar sovereign fund has 'very high targets' in Japan
QIA has doubled Japanese investments since 2021, Asia-Pacific chief says
IPO
Japan space-debris cleaner Astroscale valued at $1bn in market debut
Pioneer raises $113m to accelerate investment as competition emerges
Supply Chain
South Korea woos African nations over critical mineral supplies
High-tech economy aims to cut reliance on China for lithium and graphite
Finance
Singaporean, Swiss banks target Hong Kong as rivals feel geopolitical chill
Hiring picks up as OCBC chief says clients turning to them over 'Western counterparts'
Pharmaceuticals
Daiichi Sankyo beats Honda in market cap on cancer drug ambitions
Japanese drugmaker eyes broader U.S. approval for blockbuster Enhertu
Equities
Sony stock rises 3% as Paramount speculation fades
Investors had worried about reported $26bn price tag for potential acquisition
India elections
Indian stocks surge on exit polls suggesting Modi victory
Results unlikely to affect currency; analysts split over foreign investor flows
Market Spotlight
Copper prices stay firm after hitting all-time high on AI demand, China recovery
Asian output strong, supplies expected to remain tight for foreseeable future
Opinion
More muscle will be needed to turn China's property market around
Stock buying sentiment has improved but homebuyers need more convincing
IPO
Indonesian social commerce startup Evermos eyes IPO in 2 years
Bandung-based company helps modernize country's rural retail market
Economy
Mongolia digs in against doubts over fund to spread mining wealth
PM insists resources should benefit all; some question implementation, transparency
Interview
Vietnam builder Fecon seeks Japan partners for new projects: chairman
Pham Viet Khoa eyes collaborations in urban development and renewable energy
IPO
Australian fast-food chain Guzman y Gomez eyes $1.5bn IPO in June
Casual Mexican restaurant looks to reach 1,000 domestic stores in 20 years
China debt crunch
China announces Evergrande fine amid speculation over auditor PwC's fate
Regulatory body issues statement two months after developer disclosed penalty
Currencies
Japan's recent yen-buying intervention hit record level
Bought total of $62bn from late April to support currency against dollar
Media & Entertainment
BTS agency Hybe's stock drops almost 5% as court favors sublabel
Escalating conflict has wiped out 16% of parent's market value since last month
Economy
China factory activity contracts in May, breaking short growth spurt
Reading misses forecast as analysts warn of economic imbalances
Finance
Japan to shift $640bn in public pension money into active investing
Exclusive: Move to create new 'whale' in stock and bond markets
Property
Tokyo and Osaka see world's sharpest rise in condo prices
Weak yen pulls Asian money into relatively cheap Japan market
Markets
Japan's 10-year bond yield hits 13-year high; Nikkei average sinks
Yen falls to 4-week low on belief Fed will go higher for longer takes hold
Cryptocurrencies
Japan's path to bitcoin-linked ETF trading pocked with obstacles
Tax policies, financial laws and regulators all stand in the way