China debt crunch
China Evergrande fine suggests no more Mr. Nice Guy from Beijing
Watchdog slaps $580m penalty on core unit for inflating revenue
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Bank of Japan
BOJ ends negative rates, leaves questions over policy direction
Ueda vows to 'set monetary policy like other normal central banks'
Markets
Japanese yen slides past 150 after BOJ decision to raise rates
Nikkei average regains 40,000 line; Topix rises 1%
China debt crunch
China fines Evergrande for inflating revenue by $80bn
Former senior executives fined for 'extremely horrendous' financial fraud
IPO
India IPO market gains steam, with scooter maker Ola on deck
Foreign investors gravitate toward fast-growing economy as China risks mount
Commodities
Sluggish grain prices from bumper crop threaten production cuts
Unwinding of built-up short positions could mark turning point for soft market
Markets
Japan's stocks rise over 2% as BOJ rate hike expectations build
Annual wage deals give weight to prospects for higher interest rates
Caixin
Why China's drive to resolve hidden government debt could fall short
Some estimates indicate nation has around $10tn in such debt
Market Spotlight
Japan's wage hikes create game-changing inflation dynamic as BOJ meets
Market braces for comprehensive overhaul of the central bank's monetary policy
Opinion
Japan's stock market rally can outlast negative interest rates
Governance reforms and other initiatives are transforming the economy
Commodities
Chile copper mine backed by Japan's Marubeni set for $2.5bn international loan
Exclusive: Production expansion for vital EV metal secures financing
Gender
Philippines tops women business executive ranking of 28 countries
Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia place in top 10; Japan, South Korea fall to bottom
Markets
Tata Motors stock soars on EV dominance in India, Jaguar rebound
Indian automaker seeks further boost from split into 2 listed companies
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Announcements
Nikkei 500 Stock Average set for reshuffle
Eight constituents to be replaced based on trading volume, value and market cap
Economy
China home prices sink further despite mortgage rate cut
February data shows another 0.3% monthly drop in top-tier cities
Commodities
Australia pumps $550m into rare earths refinery project
Funding 'will deliver critical jobs and economic development,' government says
China debt crunch
China commercial property woes trigger surge in distressed sales
More than a fifth of commercial deals involve real estate put into receivership
Property
China tries to steer 'urban village' residents to areas with housing glut
Guangzhou district becomes test case for redevelopment-linked vouchers
Opinion
South Korea has to do more than 'Value-Up' to convince investors
Without addressing the chaebol, governance reforms won't be taken seriously
China debt crunch
China's Country Garden misses yuan bond payment in latest setback
Developer pledges to 'make every effort' to raise funds during 30-day grace period
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China People's Congress
China National People's Congress leaves markets divided
Mainland traders laud support measures, while foreign investors remain cautious
Markets
Temu parent PDD, JD.com shares gain as tech rally reboots
Investors still expect Fed to cut interest rates in June
Markets
Japan chip stocks slump amid signs of overheating
Tokyo Electron and Advantest dragged down by Nvidia profit-taking
Caixin
China's Foshan city allows developers to sell new homes before repaying loans
Policy addresses stalled sales and financial strain that usual bank procedure creates
Interview
Indonesian minister urges investment in Jokowi's mineral strategy
Maritime sector could also be part of developing domestic value chains for growth