IPO
Hyundai Marine Solution targets South Korea's biggest IPO in 2 years
KKR-backed ship repair and maintenance company aims to raise up to $550 million
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Commodities
Indonesia nickel concerns stoked by corruption and land disputes
Bribery charges highlight challenge of regulating lucrative sector
Bank of Japan
Weak yen spurs speculation of further rate hikes while bond market stays calm
Inflationary pressure from import prices levels off as commodities stabilize
Opinion
Seoul is finally getting serious about ending the 'Korea discount'
Momentum behind push for corporate governance reform can carry past election
China debt crunch
Country Garden's monthly sales tumble over 80% again in March
Chinese developer's woes deepen as stock trading suspended
Markets
Japan stock splits jump 60% as Fujitsu and Suzuki join bandwagon
Lower prices draw retail investors through NISA program, boosting market
Bank of Japan
Bank of Japan bond purchases shrank 36% in fiscal 2023
Buying seen staying flat for now, but speculation on tightening grows
Interview
Med device stocks set for 'unleashed' demand, Newton Investment fund manager says
Brian Ferguson cautions against embracing market consensus on Fed rate cuts
Markets
Thai construction giant's shares plunge 30% after $29.5m loss
Italian-Thai Development pins hope for recovery on government budget
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Announcements
Nikkei dividend index hits a record high for third straight year
Nikkei 225 DP rose 44.36 points to 644.40 in 2023
Market Spotlight
BOJ's rate hike leaves wide yield gap with U.S., Europe, causes yen to slide
Lowest-yielding G10 currency's use for carry trades helps push it to 34-year low
Technology
Apple stock loses shine on shrinking iPhone margins
Estimated $4bn dent and antitrust headwinds loom over longtime market favorite
Datawatch
Yen falls on Japan Inc.'s reluctance to repatriate profits
Tokyo market sees net daytime yen selling for 4th straight year
Markets
Will Japan's domestic-focused stocks recharge market rally?
Consumer spending to be key in fueling the next driver after semiconductors
Commodities
Australia doubles down on rare earths despite Chinese dominance
Ambitious strategy to boost role in critical minerals confronts market challenges
Caixin
Chinese cities revise housing policy as families turn to larger homes
Easing of one-child policy led to greater demand for more spacious living areas
China debt crunch
China's Country Garden misses results deadline, expects trade suspension
'State advances, private retreats' phenomenon further deepens in the country
Interview
J.P. Morgan U.S. equity head eyes AI and health 'game changers'
Lee Spelman points to exploding market for weigh-loss drugs
China debt crunch
Top Chinese banks warn of spillover risks from property crisis
Nonperfoming loans jump more than 10% in 2023 at four state lenders
Automobiles
Kia aims to qualify for $7,500 U.S. EV tax credit by early 2025
South Korean maker will start to assemble EV9 in Georgia by end of May
Currencies
Yen depreciation swayed by China central bank's yuan guidance
Daily yuan-dollar exchange benchmark sends ripples through markets
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Currencies
Japanese yen drops to lowest in 34 years despite BOJ rate hike
Rapid depreciation of currency raises chances of government intervention
Caixin
China kicks off clampdown on local financial asset exchanges
Hunan, Liaoning, Xi'an and Chongqing shutting bourses to combat financial risk
Currencies
U.S. protectionism lurks behind yen's stubborn weakness
Election-year 'Buy American' push attracts foreign money, bolstering dollar