Economy
Malaysian central bank unexpectedly hikes interest rate to 3%
Authority cites need to tame inflation with domestic growth 'resilient'
Finance
Opinion
How to mobilize more financing for Asia's energy transition
Governments and development banks should bring down investment risks and costs
Finance
Japan drafts new accounting rules for transparency on leases
Change, coming as soon as fiscal 2026, to balloon assets and liabilities for some companies
Startups
Shinhan Financial to launch Japan-South Korea startup fund
Seoul-based group expands its Japanese footprint
Interview
G-7 will act on financial instability if needed: Japan vice minister
Top currency diplomat Kanda says regulators should plan for bank runs in digital age
US-China tensions
To invest in China or not? Milken conference ponders the question
Regulatory crackdowns cited as risk, some say decoupling makes it more attractive
Finance
U.S., Japanese firms team up on NFT perks for digital investors
Securitize and SBINFT to help companies offer blockchain-based benefits
Finance
Japan's MUFG to end 24-hour ATM operations
Spread of cashless services means reduced demand for cash machines
Finance
Japan payment app PayPay to stop accepting outside credit cards
SoftBank-backed service to challenge Rakuten in card transactions
Finance
JPMorgan to buy First Republic Bank assets after regulators step in
Deal avoids need to insure all deposits, as with other recent failures
Climate Change
Mitsubishi Corp. to launch $1bn decarbonization fund for startups
Japanese trading house eyes floating wind turbines, sustainable aviation fuel
Telecommunication
Rakuten faces $8.7bn bond redemptions, awaits 'platinum' mobile bands
Japan conglomerate sees refinancing costs rise as credit rating falls
Market Spotlight
Chinese stocks falter as far-flung regions struggle to recover
Distressed asset specialists head to Guizhou province to boost 'real economy'
Your Week in Asia
Marcos visits U.S., HSBC investors vote on spinoff, SEA Games begin
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Finance
U.S. regulator asks JPMorgan, PNC and others to bid for First Republic
California bank's shares have lost more than 97% of value since early March
Finance
ASEAN, Japan and others eye broader currency safety net
Changes to Chiang Mai Initiative would cover natural disasters, pandemics
Finance
Fed plans broad revamp of bank oversight after SVB failure
Regulatory weaknesses 'must be addressed,' central bank's vice chair says of review
DealStreetAsia
Asian private equity firm BPEA EQT to buy IMG Academy for $1.25bn
All-cash deal for 'elite' Florida-based sports school expected to close in Q3
Opinion
ASEAN+3 should unlock more capital for sustainable infrastructure
Governments need to ensure region's attractiveness as an investment destination
Finance
Japan's SMFG to boost stake in Jefferies to as much as 15%
Banking group deepens ties with U.S. investment bank to chase rivals
