Economy
China's August forex reserves rise unexpectedly by $3.5bn
Economists had predicted $4bn fall amid currency volatility
Markets
Markets
Berkshire taps Japan's hunger for yields with $4bn bond debut
Tokyo investors flock to overseas blue-chip issues amid negative rates
Nikkei Markets
Asian stocks rise as trade talk plans rekindle hopes for US-China deal
ZTE, WH Group among key gainers on A300
Asia300
Hong Kong shares post biggest weekly advance since June
AAC Technologies and WH Group among biggest gainers for the week
Nikkei Markets
Hong Kong shares advance on optimism over trade deal
HKEX rises as derivatives trading resumes after suspension on Thursday afternoon
Interview
Kuroda says cutting rates 'further into negative' an option
Bank of Japan chief sees 'firm' domestic demand, but warns of trade war headwinds
International relations
Tokyo's offer to buy US corn baffles Japan's animal feed makers
Carb-rich American imports fill different role from pest-plagued domestic crop
Markets
Japan joins bond bonanza issuing record $11bn Friday
Ultralow rates push year-to-date figure near 2018 total
Markets
Hong Kong exchange operator suspends derivatives trading
'Connectivity issues' plague futures trading as volumes fall to nearly zero
Commodities
India's tax move to hurt Malaysia's palm oil market share
Refined palm oil shipments to shrink, crude palm imports to remain steady
