Retail
Vietnam retail giant Masan says investor tolerance for losses is fading
Sprawling conglomerate could list subsidiary overseas in coming years
Markets
Interview
Jim Rogers warns that global 'good times' are nearing the end
Investor cites looming U.S. recession, China property woes as causes for gloom
Markets
Dow rallies to year's highest close to cap blockbuster month
U.S. stocks gain as market sees cooling inflation putting end to Fed rate hikes
Opinion
China can contain its property market troubles
Stronger policy framework would reduce risk of further real estate bubbles
Commodities
OPEC+ agrees to voluntary oil output cuts, invites Brazil to join
Crude prices fall after cartel fails to reach deal on groupwide cut
Supply Chain
Mitsubishi Estate to triple logistics spending for batteries and self-driving
$3bn investment planned amid EV shift and looming driver shortage
Economy
South Korea's 2024 GDP outlook downgraded for third time
Central bank now predicts 2.1% growth amid weak exports and consumption
Markets
Beijing stock mini-bubble inflates on index inclusion hopes
Benchmark BSE 50 jumps 27% in a month while established markets stagnate
Finance
Two top executives linked to China shadow bank Zhongzhi go missing
Companies unable to contact chairpersons following Beijing police investigation
Technology
Alibaba feels the heat as PDD catches up in U.S. market cap
Jack Ma urges 'sacrifices' from employees to help e-commerce king fend off rival
Economy
China's factory activity contracted at quicker pace in November
PMI falls below expectations to 49.4, indicating need for more policy support
Caixin
China's Bank of Communications makes 'too-big-to-fail' list
Collapse of institution would trigger financial crisis, threaten global economy
Opinion
Asian developing markets cannot depend on Western investors anymore
Reorganization of supply chains has changed dynamics of capital flows
Property
Japan office market faces foreign sell-off amid rising rates
Funds like GIC shed properties as demand falters and borrowing costs increase
Property
China Evergrande subsidiary sues parent to recover seized assets
Lawsuit against debt-ridden developer could affect liquidation hearing
Property
Singapore's Keppel to buy European real estate firm for up to $1bn
Asset manager eyes expansion beyond Asia with Aermont Capital purchase
Markets
Middle East funds prop up Hong Kong market as others retreat
Saudi-focused ETF lists in territory as China's ties with Arab economies grow
Currencies
Yen gains momentum on speculation Fed will cut rates
Strategist says smaller rate gap between U.S. and Japan sparks yen buying
Interview
Goldman Sachs to accelerate Japan push, wealth management head says
Marc Nachmann sees investment banking connections opening doors to unique deals
Bank of Japan
Bank of Japan's paper loss on JGB holdings grows to record $71bn
Higher rates could erode finances if central bank moves toward easing exit
Economy
Japan to lift assumed rate for debt-servicing for 1st time in 17 years
Fiscal 2024 budget request reflects BOJ's policy to let bond yields rise
China debt crunch
China central bank chief flags regional debt servicing 'difficulties'
Pan tells Hong Kong event he is focused on mitigating short-term property risks
IPO
China's fast-fashion retailer Shein files for U.S. IPO
Potentially the biggest Chinese company since Didi will debut in America: Reuters
Property
Singapore property playground for rich foreigners hits rough patch
Money laundering arrests plus sales dip test 'little Monaco' on Sentosa Island
Markets
China's central bank boosts liquidity to rein in short-term rates
String of massive market operations carried out since September