Haruhiko Kuroda
Leaving the BOJ governorship: Haruhiko Kuroda (27)
Kuroda's long run as head of the Bank of Japan ends amid international discord
Economy
China economy overtaking U.S. is increasingly unlikely: ex-IMF official
Cornell professor predicts global protectionism and volatility if Trump wins election
Economy
OECD revises 2024 global growth forecast upward, but notes risks
China held back by housing, consumption woes, but Asia overall still bright
Markets
China's favored state-owned companies squeeze private sector
Market cap of private concerns drops 60% in two and a half years, study finds
Sports
Lionel Messi no-show angers Hong Kong authorities and fans
Highly anticipated game dents government's efforts to revitalize city
Haruhiko Kuroda
The COVID-19 pandemic: Haruhiko Kuroda (26)
BOJ works to keep Japanese economy afloat during unprecedented challenge
U.S. elections 2024
Trump says U.S. must impose more tariffs on China, possibly over 60%
Republican presidential candidate denies he would start new trade war with Beijing
Retail
Thrifty Chinese consumers flock to discount snack shops
Sector expands sharply as shoppers favor local convenience over online orders
Datawatch
Housing glut leaves China with excess homes for 150m people
Market hit by a double whammy of weak sales and population drop
Caixin
Over half China's local governments curb their growth ambitions for 2024
Move comes after many regions missed last year's goals
Companies
ByteDance, Shein sharply boost spending on lobbying in U.S.
Chinese firms seek to minimize effects of alarm over bilateral tensions
Currencies
Yen softens to 148 against dollar on strong U.S. jobs report
Traders see smaller possibility of a Fed rate cut in March
Politics
Japan to craft new clearance to safeguard economic security
Two-tiered system will aim to make private sector more competitive
Business trends
Japan's Murata, Keyence face falling profits on China slowdown
9-month earnings take hit at companies with most exposure to country's economy
Hong Kong security law
Japanese business sentiment in Hong Kong sinks over 'political stability'
EU chamber pays 'particular attention' to core values under planned Article 23 security law
Economy
China's economy is headed for slower growth, IMF says
GDP expansion could drop to 3% range in 2024-25 without policy response on real estate
Japan immigration
Japan to introduce six-month residency visa for 'digital nomads'
IT workers can work remotely while traveling around the country
Haruhiko Kuroda
The introduction of yield curve control: Haruhiko Kuroda (25)
BOJ's new framework intended to raise inflation, but wage growth remained sluggish
Business trends
Japan's capital spending stymied by labor shortage as projects lag
Gap between planned and actual investment hits decade-plus high
Economy
China's land revenue falls 13% in hit to local governments
2023 marks second straight year that critical source of income falls
Business trends
Bilateral tensions top woes of American businesses in China
Survey shows modest improvement in expectations for economic growth
Business deals
Trump throws wrench into U.S.-Nippon Steel with vow to block
Former president's rejection piles pressure on Biden as both eye Pennsylvania vote
Haruhiko Kuroda
Negative interest rates: Haruhiko Kuroda (24)
Decision barely passes at BOJ's monetary policy meeting by a thin 5-4 majority
Opinion
Elon Musk gave a lot away with his call for new China tariffs
If innovation was still Tesla's strength, it wouldn't be seeking corporate welfare
Automobiles
China overtakes Japan in auto exports with boost from EVs
Japan loses crown for 1st time in seven years amid BYD's rise