ESG
Japan firms that engage with investors see 6% higher market cap: GPIF
World's largest pension fund examined data from massive stock portfolio
Business trends
Temu parent PDD tops Alibaba's market cap again on big earnings
E-commerce giant vows to uphold compliance standards amid intensified scrutiny
Bonds
China's special long-term bonds rise in exchange debut
Investors flock to relative safety amid property crunch
Bonds
Japan's 10-year government bond yield hits 1% for first time in 11 years
Investors turn cautious on debt as speculation grows over BOJ hawkishness
Markets
Uncertainties over forex intervention slow foreigners' Japan stock buys
Weak yen and hawkish signals from the Bank of Japan weigh on shares
Interview
Japan top currency diplomat calls for stepping up structural reforms
Kanda sees G7 officials discussing Chinese overcapacity this week amid U.S. tariffs
Finance
Carlyle raises $2.8bn for its largest-ever Japan fund
U.S. private equity group ready to pounce as companies shed assets
Currencies
Philippine peso falls to 18-month low against dollar
Central bank's 'less hawkish' stance leaves currency to slide
Electric cars in China
China's CATL aims to recharge stock price with 1,000-km EV battery
Company seeks to meet diverse needs of domestic customers
Finance
China banks move to halt sales of large time deposits
Narrowing margins spur China Minsheng, China Merchants to curb CD business
Currencies
Japan's weak yen hindered by costly energy, raw material imports
Capital outflows compound pressure on currency along with rate gap with U.S.
Finance
Daiwa teams with Aozora, Japan Post against Nomura, megabanks
CEO eyes Nikkei average at 52,000, wealth management and real estate
Bonds
Japan's 10-year government bond yield rises to 11-year high
Speculation on hawkish BOJ actions, investor risk appetite led to bond selling
Property
Location is key in Tokyo office market's bifurcated recovery
70% attendance has become 'new normal' as hybrid work remains popular
Market Spotlight
Potential for earlier BOJ rate hike rises amid hawkish signals, weak yen
Some analysts expect Japan's central bank to use bond yields to stop yen's fall
Markets
Saudi ETF to list in Japan under expected deal between leaders
Prince Mohammed visits Japan to boost cooperation in financial sector
Commodities
Japan's 5 yen coin costs almost face value on pricey copper, zinc
Weak Japanese currency drives up dollar-based materials prices
Finance
Bain Capital aims to double its investment in Japan
Private equity giant also sees opportunities in India, South Korea
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Travel & Leisure
Tokyo hotels 30%-40% cheaper than New York, Singapore in dollar terms
Room rates poised to rise as inbound tourism booms on weak yen
Business trends
Weak yen and lower costs lure factories back to Japan
Companies take advantage of 'Cheap Japan' to export cosmetics and rice
IPO
Haidilao restaurant operator Super Hi surges 46% on U.S. listing debut
Popular Chinese hot pot eatery lists in the U.S., broadening shareholder base
Business trends
Nearly 1,100 Tokyo Prime-listed companies to cut cross-held shares
Itochu, Toyota and NTT pledge to drop holdings not generating value
Currencies
Hong Kong opens digital yuan wallets in a first for non-mainlanders
City's government supports People's Bank of China's effort to spread e-CNY
China debt crunch
China unveils $41bn lending program to 'digest' unsold properties
Mortgage rates lowered as vice premier vows to fight risk of 'unfinished' projects
Economy
China retail sales slow as industrial output beats forecasts
Data highlights struggle to boost demand as property slump clouds future