Finance
Japan asset managers' profits shrink on index fund boom, foreign fees
Net income down at 5 out of 7 companies despite stock market rally
Finance
Technology
Indonesia's GoTo extends e-wallet app to country's 'unbanked'
Superapp and e-commerce company competing with rivals such as Ovo
DealStreetAsia
India's Auxilo Finserve raises $57m to fuel growth
Tata Capital, Trifecta, Xponentia lead funding for education finance-focused firm
Environment
Japan's Tokyu Land and Sustech to launch $1bn renewables fund
Property developer, sustainability startup to modernize renewable power projects
Finance
Singapore's GIC eyes India, Indonesia, Vietnam amid China pivot
Sovereign fund expects 'some time' before deals return in second-largest economy
Finance
Indonesian startup eFishery draws investment from Japan farm lender
First move through Norinchukin's new fund to help bring tech into aquaculture
Interview
BlackRock's Rick Rieder optimistic that U.S. can avert recession
Fixed-income chief bullish on equities, sees 'great environment' to invest in
Technology
Vietnam's tax agency turns to AI to spot evasion, increase revenue
Payments by Big Tech firms also rise as one-party state steps up scrutiny
DealStreetAsia
Indonesia streaming platform Vidio said to be raising $100m
Funding for likely pre-IPO round may draw existing, new investors: sources
Economy
China wealth manager warns weak economy to squeeze client assets
Beijing's tech crackdown an added headwind as assets shrink
Finance
Consumer debt clouds outlook for Thai car sales, tourism
Bank earnings flag economic headwinds for next government
Caixin
Beijing fears local vehicles for infrastructure finance may tank
Fund manager's sketchy deals highlight China's debt disaster
DealStreetAsia
Bain Capital to take 90% of India's Adani Capital, Adani Housing
U.S. private equity giant also commits $120 million in primary capital
Politics
Philippine sovereign fund a double-edged sword for Marcos
President touts infrastructure potential, but critics worry about graft
Finance
China's WeChat Pay and Alilpay now accept Visa and Mastercard
Mobile payment giants welcome foreign credit cards in benefit to tourists
Energy
Itochu to launch $500m clean energy fund in North America
Japan trading house, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust aim to cash in on tax breaks
DealStreetAsia
Philippine consumer fintech startup Salmon gets $20m debt facility
Company plans to expand loan book, launch new products in 2nd half of 2023
Economy
China holds lending rates steady, but cash remains stuck in banks
PBOC resists easing while raising upper limit on foreign currency funding
DealStreetAsia
Asian investors back Eurazeo close of Smart City Fund II at $450m
Thailand's Banpu, Singapore's Momentum Venture Capital among participants
Cryptocurrencies
South Korea asks cyber firms for advice on North's crypto crimes
Pyongyang known for flashing sharp computer skills to boost weapons program
Bonds
Yen bond issuances soar as PayPal and others jump on bandwagon
BOJ commitment to easy money policy makes fundraising easier
DealStreetAsia
U.S. investor to acquire Singapore-based Crescent Point Capital
NYSE-listed Ares Management says transaction to aid CPC's growth
Finance
Thailand's SCBX adds ride-hailing service to Robinhood app
New platform offers customers options to pick EVs and female drivers
Finance
Japan's SBI, U.K.'s Man to sell alternative funds to retail investors
Joint venture will feature low minimum investments
Finance
MUFG and Morgan Stanley expand 15-year-old brokerage alliance
Partners to integrate forex trading and Japan-stock operations as key players step aside