China debt crunch
China Evergrande, 2 units halt share trading without giving reason
Reports of chairman's 'surveillance' had dragged stock prices down on previous day
Markets
Interview
Canada lithium startup eyes Japan firms to curb China dependence
Mangrove Lithium seeks to diversify investors beyond Bill Gates, BMW
Markets
China jitters turn private equity investors toward India, Indonesia
But analysts warn of steep learning curve, limited exit routes for dealmakers
Economy
Malaysia grapples with rice shortage amid global price surge
Government rolls out programs to increase local production
Markets
Tokyo exchange's Prime market to shrink 20% since reshuffle
2022 streamlining of top-tier stock board nears end as over 160 companies exit
Markets
Global market cap drops under $100tn on China jitters, rising rates
LVMH, Siemens and ASML tumble on worries about consumer, corporate spending
China debt crunch
China Evergrande stock down 19% on news chairman held by police
Heavily indebted developer's restructuring plan now in even greater doubt
Currencies
Asian currencies hit new 2023 lows as economic growth struggles
Fed's higher-for-longer stance weighs increasingly on Asian markets
Energy
$100 oil unlikely to dent Asian demand in short term: analysts
China and India expected to keep buying in part thanks to 'sanctions discount'
Opinion
U.S. election season is wrong time for yuan, yen to slide
As American politicians look for economic scapegoats, Kishida should seek cover
Technology
Alibaba to spin off Cainiao logistics unit with Hong Kong IPO
Chinese e-commerce group reportedly seeks to raise at least $1bn in listing
Currencies
Yen weakens past 149 to dollar, nearing 1-year low
Dollar buying fueled by Treasury yield's 16-year high, Fed official's comment
Retail
Thai supermarket chain Big C expands into Hong Kong
Eyeing 'gateway' to mainland China as it seeks potential listing
Caixin
Former China Evergrande CEO and CFO face probe, sources say
Embattled property giant facing trouble on multiple fronts
Markets
Japan says all options on table to counter excess yen moves
Finance chief repeats warnings as currency closes in on 150 against dollar
Business trends
Law firm layoffs rise in Hong Kong as China business slows
Beijing's focus on security curbs dealmaking, with less work for lawyers
China debt crunch
Distressed developer China Oceanwide declared bankrupt in Bermuda
Rival company Aoyuan dips over 70% as trading resumes after suspension
Bank of Japan
Bank of Japan chief warns of highly uncertain wage, price outlook
Also highlights fallout from sluggish Chinese economic growth
Currencies
Yen intervention watch redoubles after Fed, BOJ meetings
Currency under pressure with Japan-U.S. yield gap at 10-month high
Market Spotlight
China property crisis holds Singapore, Hong Kong REITs back
Asia's real estate shares suffer doldrums as investors tread cautiously
China debt crunch
China Evergrande says it can't issue new debt
Distressed property group blames investigation into subsidiary
Food & Beverage
China's pork prices climb after government tops off reserves
Futures jump more than 20% from July, following bulk purchases by Beijing
Caixin
China's Guangzhou eases homebuying curbs to boost sales
For some districts, limits on number of home purchases no longer apply
Business trends
Fujitsu to move out of Tokyo as remote work takes hold
Smaller cities attract corporate headquarters with lower rents and tax cuts
Travel & Leisure
KKR to support Japan hotel group Unizo through restructuring
Exclusive: U.S. private equity firm seen taking over just Japanese properties