Equities
Japan's blue chips plunge on Trump car tariff threat
Auto, machinery and finance shares lead the downturn
Insurance
Nikkei Markets
Malaysia's IPO market likely to rev up from July
Smooth power transfer after shock poll outcome to calm investors, spur issues
Business deals
Mitsui Sumitomo to buy 40% of Chinese life insurer
Japanese company takes another stab as sector opens up to foreigners
Nikkei Markets
Nikkei Asia300 little changed as traders eye US-China trade talks
Cathay Pacific slips after April data, while SingAir jumps on SilkAir deal
Nikkei Markets
Rising US yields drag Nikkei Asia300 Index lower
Chinese financials drop, while Tencent up after 1Q results beat expectations
Nikkei Markets
Hong Kong stocks dip as high U.S. bond yields stoke outflow fears
Financials drag index lower despite Tencent rally after strong earnings
Business trends
Self-driving cars in Japan clear insurance hurdle
Coverage for pedestrian collisions protects owners like regular drivers
Companies
Japanese insurer Sompo to gain controlling stake in Indian affiliate
Joint venture will step up coverage for car owners and farmers
Equities
Hong Kong shares slip with retreat of technology stocks
Unicom and China Telecom climb as network infrastructure JV files for IPO
Nikkei Markets
Hong Kong stocks near seven-week high as trade fears ease
Hopes lifted by Trump's tweets on engaging China in talks and help for ZTE
