Ex-SoftBank Executive Sets Up Stablecoin to Dodge High Inflation
Akshay Naheta, a former SoftBank Group Corp. executive who steered some of the firm’s biggest deals, is launching
2023-10-02 10:55
Slumping Lithium Prices Signal Angst Over China’s Demand Outlook
Lithium prices are spiraling down toward the lowest level in two years on concerns over the strength of
2023-10-02 10:50
World Bank Cuts Growth Estimates for East Asia as China Falters
Developing economies in East Asia and the Pacific are set to see slower growth this year and next
2023-10-02 10:46
Treasury Yields Climb After US Deal Returns Focus to Rate Hikes
Treasuries began the week on the back foot after a US government shutdown was averted, eliminating a point
2023-10-02 10:28
Asia’s Manufacturing Downturn Deepens Amid Depressed Demand
Manufacturing activity remained muted in Asia ahead of the peak holiday season, extending its protracted slump this year.
2023-10-02 10:27
Nikkei to Extend Gains to 34,000 Over Six Months, Survey Shows
Japanese equities are set to climb over the next six months, helped by optimism for corporate profitability and
2023-10-02 10:27
Japan stocks soar as yen hits 1-year low
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO Japanese stocks soared on Monday, with the exporter-heavy Nikkei 225 share average buoyed by
2023-10-02 10:20
Japan startup develops 'Gundam'-like robot with $3 million price tag
By Satoshi Sugiyama and Chris Gallagher YOKOHAMA, Japan Tokyo-based start-up Tsubame Industries has developed a 4.5-metre-tall (14.8-feet), four-wheeled
2023-10-02 10:16
Barito Renewables to Raise $203 Million in IPO Priced at Top End
PT Barito Renewables Energy, owned by Indonesian billionaire Prajogo Pangestu, is poised to raise 3.13 trillion rupiah ($203
2023-10-02 09:55
Buoyant dollar pushes fragile yen to within striking distance of 150
By Rae Wee SINGAPORE The dollar kicked off the last quarter of the year on the front foot
2023-10-02 09:25
Singapore Home Prices Resume Rising in Sign of Lasting Boom
Singapore home prices rebounded last quarter after their first drop in three years, in a sign of the
2023-10-02 09:19
Japan Manufacturers’ Sentiment Improves for Second Quarter
Confidence among Japan’s large manufacturers picked up for a second consecutive quarter, as the economy continued its patchy
2023-10-02 09:18