Markets
Chinese stock markets reopen on positive note after holiday break
Lunar New Year consumption is seen as positive, though structural issues linger
Economy
Thailand's 2023 GDP growth slows to 1.9% on weak exports
2024 growth forecast downgraded after worse-than-expected Q4 figures
Market Spotlight
Japan's revamped NISA program seen benefiting U.S., Indian stocks
Japanese retail continues to favor foreign equities even as domestic stocks surge
Property
Japan dating service matches singles based on their dream home
No profile photos or personal info -- and first date is a property viewing
Currencies
Mexican peso hits 15-year high against yen amid oil rebound
Interest rate gap whets appetite of Japan retail investors
Commodities
Australian miner BHP averts rail strike with 20% pay raise
Tentative deal keeps iron ore moving in Western Australia
Markets
Nikkei average just 50 points short of all-time high
Analysts forecast rise to 40,000 and above by year-end
Commodities
Australia adds nickel to critical minerals list amid price slump
The decision opens the door to more government support for the struggling sector
DealStreetAsia
Investors hit the road as India's startup story moves beyond metros
Funding in third tier cities shows steady increase amid overall slowdown
Currencies
Thai baht, Malaysian ringgit sink to three-month lows against dollar
Emerging nation central banks balk at rate cuts to defend currencies
Economy
Japan's nominal GDP outgrows China's for first time in 46 years
2023 growth rates reverse due to deflationary pressure from housing, employment slumps
Markets
Nikkei Stock Average closes at 38,157, fresh 34-year high
Chip-related stocks lead way, following Wall Street rally overnight
Economy
Japan GDP unexpectedly shrinks, loses spot as 3rd-largest economy
Nation slips behind Germany after second straight contraction
Economy
Singapore trims 2023 GDP growth to 1.1% amid shaky exports
City-state keeps forecast of 1% to 3% expansion in 2024 ahead of budget speech
Commodities
Australia's BHP faces strike by iron ore freight train drivers
Company's exports from key Pilbara mining region could be affected
Wealth Management
Japan mutual funds to gain access to unlisted startup shares
Industry change seen benefiting retail investors and fledgling companies alike
Markets
Hong Kong stock market has weak start to the Year of the Dragon
Exiting CEO cites need to navigate 'near-term challenges' amid 'complex' environment
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Property
Singapore's CapitaLand sets up lodging fund with $600m target
Real estate investor to acquire assets in city-state and Tokyo first
Business trends
Japan splurges on Valentine chocolate even as cocoa prices surge
Makers and department stores find novel ways to keep customers sweet on treats
Bonds
Japan sells world's 1st sovereign GX climate bonds: 3 things to know
Hope for simultaneous decarbonization and economic growth rests on new finance tool
Food & Beverage
Sapporo Holdings weighs real estate sales to pour resources into beer
Japanese brewer to invest proceeds in reviving alcoholic drinks business
Markets
MSCI cuts 66 companies from China Index as equities slump
India gains ground in benchmark Emerging Markets Index
Opinion
Japan's small investors are getting steamrolled in dealmaking rush
Corporate valuation process has to be made more transparent and fair
Currencies
Yen weakens past 150 against dollar on stubborn U.S. inflation
Market expectations for Fed rate cuts dim as American economy stays hot
Markets
Japan stocks soar on price hikes, soft yen and strong U.S. economy
60% of companies exceed analyst expectations as share buybacks also increase