China debt crunch
Country Garden wind-up case adjourned as policy support hopes rise
Hong Kong judge sets next hearing for June 11; mainland to hold housing briefing
Currencies
Yen rises to 153 during Tokyo hours as U.S. consumer inflation eases
Economists increasingly concerned over weak yen weighing on Japanese consumers
Finance
Nomura Holdings embraces private assets to beat bubble-era profits
Japan brokerage seeks to grow assets under management by $260bn
Insurance
Nippon Life, Dai-ichi Life wary of foreign bonds on risk of yen upswing
Japan insurers eye domestic bonds or alternative assets, executives say
Terrorism
Terrorist groups suspected of funneling money to Dubai properties
'Dubai Unlocked' project finds individuals with alleged links to Hezbollah, Houthis among owners
Markets
China markets dip as real-time foreign trading data withheld
Removal of certain information, intended to reduce volatility, stirs mixed reactions
Economy
China to start selling 1tn yuan in long bonds for economic support
First batch to be issued Friday as Beijing aims to drum up cash for key projects
Property
Chinese cities' last-ditch property easing exposes limited toolkit
Removal of curbs in Hangzhou and Xi'an highlights dilemma for buyers and sellers
Market Spotlight
Mighty dollar pushes Asian governments to boost currency protection
Asian monetary officials seek to buy time until the U.S. economy slows down
Markets
Toyota stock slumps despite weaker yen and record profit
Currency stability key to broader Japan market rebound
Environment
China carbon prices near record high as regulations tighten
Beijing tries to strike balance between coal-powered energy and green shift
Property
Weak yen sends central Tokyo condo resale prices soaring
Foreign investors also swayed by rental income and trends in other global cities
Companies
Chinese EV maker Zeekr soars 34% on NYSE debut
Company is the first major Chinese IPO in the U.S. since 2021
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Business trends
Japan companies kept $68bn of overseas profits abroad
Government seeks to encourage repatriation to spur demand for yen
Currencies
Why is Japan's yen falling? Retail investors are one reason
Inflows into foreign-stock funds through NISA program add to pressure on currency
Markets
Hong Kong stocks' mainland-driven rally faces longevity test
Western investor skepticism, geopolitical tensions may limit scope for gains
Business deals
Japan's Sega Sammy to sell seaside resort to U.S. investment firm Fortress
Move comes as Seagaia swings back to profit amid tourism boom
Commodities
Gold attracts China's retail investors, lifting prices to new heights
Purchasing spurred by push to safeguard assets amid economic uncertainty
Currencies
Japan seen earning $13bn from suspected yen interventions
Realized gains on dollar assets could boost surplus tapped for budget
Business trends
Japan manufacturers score record profits on price hikes, weak yen
Earnings expected to help buoy wages and hiring, especially at smaller suppliers
Finance
Law firms rally Asian claimants against Switzerland over AT1 bond wipeout
London-based Withers works to organize action over UBS-Credit Suisse deal
Technology
Vietnam's corruption crackdown stokes startup funding woes
Stock market officials among those affected by clampdown, fanning investor concerns
Economy
Philippine GDP expanded 5.7% in Q1 but headwinds persist
Inflation, up for third consecutive month, hampers 2024 growth prospects
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar's public struggles with inflation as currency tumbles
Local demand for dollars drives kyat lower as draft-age youths flee country
Markets
China, Hong Kong stocks win back investors on economic recovery
Benchmark indexes approach S&P 500 gains, with banks and oil majors leading pack