Bank of Japan
BOJ pays record $14bn to government on ETF gains and bond interest
Unrealized losses on Japanese government bonds skyrocket amid higher rates
Bonds
Japan's MUFG looks to restore JGB holdings as interest rates rise
Head of global markets sees next BOJ hike coming as early as July
Currencies
Chinese yuan falls to six-month low on dollar strength
Gradual weakening highlights U.S., China monetary policy divergence
Economy
IMF lifts China growth outlook but warns on property and trade troubles
Fund sees economy hitting 'around 5%' target in 2024 before slowing in coming years
Interview
Cambodia deputy PM says Japanese investment to help curb its China dependence
Sun Chanthol says VAT refund process needs reform
Markets
Tokyo exchange eyes expanded carbon credit trading by big companies
Japan market lags far behind similar efforts in China, South Korea
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China debt crunch
China's 'hidden' defaults reflect weak local government finances
State homebuying program aims to revive land sales to cover off-the-books debt
Business deals
China's Fosun to sell German private bank to ABN Amro for $730m
Once-acquisitive conglomerate unloads assets to reduce debt
Interview
Cambodia digital payments to nurture local currency, says central bank head
Chea Serey highlights cross-border transactions via 'Bakong' system
Business trends
Japan blue chips warn of possible $1.7bn hit to profit from yen swings
Honda, Denso expect negative forex impacts, while Toyota, Olympus see net benefits
Society
$20,000 annual pay: Japan's weak yen drives away Asian talent
Companies face trouble recruiting students from China, Taiwan and South Korea
China debt crunch
Evergrande EV unit's stock jumps as anonymous buyer emerges
Production halt creates a cash crunch; Kaisa wind-up hearing adjourned
The Future of Asia 2024
Ex-China central bank chief 'optimistic' on ending property slump
Green tech 'far from overcapacity,' Zhou Xiaochuan says
Market Spotlight
China stock rally fuels hopes for more deals for Western banks
Global banks revise China market predictions upward
Markets
Indonesian carbon-offset startup eyes trading in Singapore, Tokyo
CarbonEthics sees rising demand for marine projects in international market
Currencies
Japan companies brace for forex bumps, assume 144 yen-dollar rate
Market gyrations prompt cautious yen outlook for earnings forecasts
Business trends
Japan management buyouts hit record high $9.7bn in fiscal 2023
Companies try to boost value after reform push from Tokyo Stock Exchange
Business deals
Nippon Steel goes on PR counteroffensive to defend U.S. Steel deal
Market grows skeptical of acquisition as labor opposition threatens government review
Markets
Global investors brace for U.S. shift to faster trade settlement
One-day time frame leaves tight deadline for securing dollars across time zones
Finance
Japan picks Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Sapporo as special finance zones
Kishida set to finalize measures to attract overseas asset managers in June
Companies
Alibaba follows JD.com with up to $5bn convertible bond issue
Move to fund share buybacks as e-commerce giant looks to revive stock price
Markets
India's Zee Entertainment stock stumbles since Sony deal collapse
Broadcaster turns to reorganization proposal after plug pulled on merger
Work
Japan looks to extend stock grants to rank-and-file workers
Focus on restricted shares with vesting periods aims to curb job-switching
Currencies
Yen weakens to 157 against dollar, touching 3-week low
Japanese currency approaching level seen before presumed market intervention
Bonds
China's ultralong-term bonds see price swings, new trading halt
14% drop Thursday prompts suspension in Shenzhen, day after strong debut