Markets
China stimulus measures greeted with skepticism by foreign investors
Investors question why Chinese and Hong Kong shares can't get cheaper
Travel & Leisure
China forecasts 14% drop in travelers during Lunar New Year
Use of private cars may signal that consumers are tightening their belts
Haruhiko Kuroda
Leading the Asian Development Bank: Haruhiko Kuroda (20)
Kuroda becomes the bank's president and promotes regional economic integration
Business Spotlight
China's slump pushes its smaller companies overseas for growth
Suppliers venture out on their own, drawn by opportunity and driven by limits at home
Natural disasters
Fukushima nuclear fuel debris removal postponed for a third time
Technological hurdles could cause decommissioning costs to balloon further
Markets
China stock valuations sink to 5-year low, led by finance sector
Price-book ratios slump amid investor doubts over lenders' asset quality
Interview
Latin America ready to help solve global crises, IDB chief says
Inter-American Bank's Ilan Goldfajn seeks Japan tie-ups as region rises on world stage
Property
Tokyo apartment prices hit record at nearly $800,000 in 2023
Average cost of new condos soars, with strong demand for swanky properties
Haruhiko Kuroda
The Koizumi premiership: Haruhiko Kuroda (19)
After decades at the Finance Ministry, Kuroda becomes an adviser to the prime minister
Economy
South Korea GDP maintains 0.6% growth pace
Exports and private consumption both log modest expansions
Markets
China suffers first net outflow of funds in 5 years in 2023
Economic stagnation diminishes market's power to retain capital
Currencies
Philippine peso, Malaysian ringgit sink on China's economic woes
Trade ties to No. 2 economy spur rate cut speculation in Australia and Thailand
China debt crunch
China lowers bank reserve ratio, boosting stimulus as growth lags
Investors press Beijing to do more to regain confidence
Economy
Japan wage talks start amid hopes for return to 'virtuous cycle'
Big companies vow major hikes, but small businesses are hesitant
Haruhiko Kuroda
The beginning of deflation: Haruhiko Kuroda (18)
Kuroda believed BOJ's lifting of zero interest policy in 2000 was a mistake
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Economy
Japanese exports hit record in 2023 on weak yen
China-bound shipments rose for first time in 13 months in December
Markets
Toyota's market cap sets new Japan record, topping bubble-era NTT
Automaker soars as strong earnings draw overseas investors in droves
Bank of Japan
BOJ chief vows to limit disruption after raising policy shift hopes
Ueda notes increasing likelihood of reaching stable 2% inflation
Travel & Leisure
China courts Europe and Southeast Asia with visa-free travel
Relaxed rules show Beijing's priority is economy and hint at its geopolitical strategy
Natural disasters
Japan to reopen quake-hit Noto Airport to commercial aircraft
Kishida to deliver package to support local governments and businesses
Caixin
Beijing rents fall as economic outlook falters
One-fifth of grade A office buildings vacant, highest rate in nearly 13 years
Haruhiko Kuroda
The Chiang Mai Initiative: Haruhiko Kuroda (17)
Kuroda begins working at top international post in Japan's Finance Ministry
Trade
Nippon Steel sends delegation to Washington to gauge U.S. Steel deal
Steel is very important to national security, says White House adviser Brainard
Economy
Japan's pay needs to grow 3.6% to outpace inflation, think tanks say
Passing on cost increases by smaller businesses seen as crucial
Politics
Japan's bond interest bill seen growing 60% to $103bn in fiscal 2027
Debt-servicing costs to eat up much of a forecast rise in tax revenue