Cryptocurrencies
Hong Kong greenlights tokenized securities in further digital push
Regulators demand is there for blockchain-based trading of real-world assets
Food & Beverage
Sapporo and Carlsberg team up in Singapore and Malaysia
The Japanese beer brand is eager to grow its presence in Southeast Asia
Finance
Private credit catches on in Asia as high rates squeeze other funding routes
Investors are looking for private equity-like returns through debt financing
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Property
Evergrande told to submit debt plan by Dec. 4 or face liquidation
Hong Kong court says fifth adjournment will be the 'last' for embattled property company
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Your Week in Asia
BOJ policy meeting, Hong Kong FinTech Week, Australia PM visits China
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
IPO
Tencent-backed courier startup J&T shares close flat in Hong Kong debut
Company's $450m IPO draws scrutiny over Indonesia operations
Economy
Hong Kong announces steps to boost growth and restore global status
Government to cut property and stock stamp duties, Lee says in annual address
Market Spotlight
Hong Kong property market woes pile pressure on government
End of COVID seclusion fails to stimulate real estate demand
Society
Hong Kong's night markets fade along with its freedoms
Some fear government crackdowns have robbed city of what made it great
Your Week in Asia
Kishida policy speech, Bangkok EV show, Seoul Halloween tragedy memorial
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Caixin
Hong Kong takes aim at banking fraud as complaints surge
Regulator to propose banks share information about personal accounts
China debt crunch
China's Country Garden says cannot meet external debt obligations
Distressed developer faced 30-day grace period on $15m interest payment
Wealth Management
Citi expands Singapore wealth arm amid wider Asia retail retreat
Bank doubles down on city-state as a venue to manage private clients
Finance
Hong Kong's family office push falls flat with global billionaires
Mainland Chinese are the most interested, but even they prefer Singapore
China tech
Baidu touts upgraded Ernie AI tech as just as good as ChatGPT
CEO Li says generative tech will foster a 'new round of economic growth'
Cryptocurrencies
Two brokers with mainland ties apply for Hong Kong crypto licenses
Others wait for more clarity on city's rules before proceeding
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Travel & Leisure
China mainland tourists in Hong Kong skip shopping for experiences
Visits to museums and theaters replace tour buses to shops
Opinion
Bit by bit, the internet is getting smaller in Hong Kong
City authorities are trying out new methods to eliminate 'undesirable' content
Markets
Evergrande EV unit seeks to resume Hong Kong trading Monday
China Evergrande New Energy Vehicle willing to renegotiate with UAE investor
International relations
China, South Korea response muted after 2nd Fukushima water release
But Beijing and Hong Kong no closer to lifting seafood bans over 'contamination'
Business trends
Quinn Emanuel joins stampede of foreign law firms into Singapore
City-state's appeal grows as global legal community scales back in China
China debt crunch
Evergrande and its property service arm resume trading
Electric vehicle unit remains suspended from the stock market
Markets
Foreign investors' net selling of China shares hits 9-year high
Trade via Stock Connect link with Hong Kong sags on property crisis, slowing economy
IPO
Alibaba's Cainiao listing too little for Hong Kong's bad IPO year
Market trails India and Indonesia, on track to worst year since 2002
China debt crunch
China Evergrande says chairman suspected of crimes
Authorities have taken 'mandatory measures' against Hui Ka-yan: company