Economy
China's land revenue falls 13% in hit to local governments
2023 marks second straight year that critical source of income falls
Property
Banyan to build largest luxury housing project in Phuket
Singapore resort operator launches $2bn residential brand as demand booms
IPO
Chinese-owned Amer Sports' IPO faces weak U.S. investor appetite
Company behind Wilson and Louisville Slugger sees chance to grow in China
Haruhiko Kuroda
Negative interest rates: Haruhiko Kuroda (24)
Decision barely passes at BOJ's monetary policy meeting by a thin 5-4 majority
Finance
Nomura, Daiwa earnings miss out on Japan's stock boom
Big brokerages reorient away from trading commissions to asset management
Bank of Japan
When will BOJ end negative rates? Policymakers eye March or April
Minutes from January meeting show more optimism going into Japan wage hike season
Economy
China gold purchases soar 30% on economic anxiety
Central bank and individual investors seek stability amid geopolitical risks
Markets
China stocks suffer 'strongest' outflow of foreign investment since 2014
Beijing's efforts fail to stem sell-off as confidence takes another hit from Evergrande
IPO
IPO fundraising plunged in Thailand and Indonesia in second half of 2023
Total raised in region dropped 60% amid political uncertainty and China worries
Haruhiko Kuroda
The introduction of QQE: Haruhiko Kuroda (23)
Kuroda takes over at the BOJ and embarks on unprecedented monetary easing
Markets
India and rest of Asia drive surge in global derivatives trades
'Zero days to expiration' options draw investors seeking quick, cheap bets
Commodities
Iran's oil exports reach 5-year high, with China as top buyer
Rising supply from sanctions-hit country tamps down prices amid tensions
Property
Hong Kong real estate tycoon Ronnie Chan to step down
Hang Lung Properties passes to a third generation of family
Markets
Japan's stock market boosted by revamped NISA and seasonality
After minor profit-taking, Nikkei Stock Average on a rise, seeking new high
Markets
Japan firms' share buybacks expanded to a record $65bn in 2023
Swollen surplus funds were actively used to boost returns to shareholders
China debt crunch
Evergrande's liquidation: 5 things to know about what comes next
'Arduous process' will test China property market, cross-border insolvency regime
Haruhiko Kuroda
The Global Financial Crisis: Haruhiko Kuroda (22)
Kuroda heads to Europe, U.S. to gain support for ADB's 200% capital increase
Caixin
China's debt-to-GDP ratio climbs to record 287.8% in 2023
Macro leverage ratio rises 13.5 percentage points from year earlier
Markets
China stocks fall despite expanded short-selling curbs
Investor confidence remains shaky as property slump clouds outlook
China debt crunch
Evergrande's liquidation is ordered by Hong Kong court
Heavily indebted Chinese developer fails to reach restructuring agreement with creditors
Startups
VCs' funding capacity for Japan startups soars to record $9.7bn
Year-end total of 'dry powder' cash reserves has risen by seven times in decade
Haruhiko Kuroda
Strategy 2020 at the ADB: Haruhiko Kuroda (21)
Kuroda makes major changes to the bank's long-term strategy
Supply Chain
Vietnam is a top target for CHIPS Act aid funds, U.S. says
Country urged to seize the opportunity as supply chains shift from China
Caixin
Beijing government repays bond 17 years early to save on interest
City cut interest costs by 70% in 2023 by paying off debt before maturity
Economy
Singapore keeps monetary policy tight as inflation persists
Central bank releases first decision under new quarterly schedule