IPO
Thailand's Bitkub aims for ASEAN expansion with 2025 listing
Crypto exchange founder Topp hopes to create regional digital champion though IPO
Wealth Management
Climate Change
Singapore's Temasek and BlackRock venture closes $1.4bn climate fund
Japan's Mizuho and MUFG join investment vehicle to push decarbonization
Market Spotlight
Hotels are new darling of foreign investors in Japanese property
Deals expected to maintain 2023 levels, thanks to weak yen
Datawatch
Japan's big cities become magnets for inherited rural savings
Trend leaves key regional 'shinkin' lenders in tight spot
Insurance
Japan's Dai-ichi Life wants to maximize advantages of being listed: CEO
Nation's only big listed insurer keeps unsolicited bids on table in growth plan
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Companies
Microsoft to invest $2.9bn in Japan data centers amid AI boom
Move comes in response to push for 'data sovereignty' among governments
Wealth Management
Singapore sets response deadline for family office applications
Regulator MAS set to disregard paperwork if no reply given in 1 month
Markets
Thai SEC sets curbs on foreign-dominated short-selling
Head of regulator says it will 'not soon' allow cryptocurrency ETFs
Markets
Japan stocks fall 3% at one point as yen rallies ahead of BOJ meeting
Shares expected to continue dropping in near term if yen keeps climbing
Finance
Singapore steps up scrutiny of China wealth after money laundering case
At least two family office applications with mainland ties rejected this year
Markets
Japan's stock market has room to go even higher, analysts say
Experts split on whether tech space is overheating
Market Spotlight
South Korea's plan to boost stock market disappoints investors
Chaebol benefit from low share prices due to high inheritance tax, experts say
Markets
Japan's once-overlooked chip sector suppliers drive Nikkei rally
Competitive advantage in chipmaking equipment and materials pays off
Wealth Management
Nomura unit joins with KKR, Carlyle on alternative investments in Japan
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust to set up fund that invests in unlisted shares
Markets
Japan hopes climate transition bonds draw more foreign investors
First round of auctions conclude with 'fairly slim greenium'
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Market Spotlight
Japan stocks give boost to BOJ's case for monetary tightening
Investors anticipate rate hike to 0-0.1% in April as Japanese yen hovers near 34-year low
Finance
Macquarie 'very excited' about Japan carve-out opportunities, Asia CEO says
Australian financial group looks to ride Japanese M&A boom: Verena Lim
Markets
Japan's Nikkei Stock Average closes above 1989's all-time high
Benchmark index among top performers for major stock markets since last year
Markets
Chinese stock markets reopen on positive note after holiday break
Lunar New Year consumption is seen as positive, though structural issues linger
Market Spotlight
Japan's revamped NISA program seen benefiting U.S., Indian stocks
Japanese retail continues to favor foreign equities even as domestic stocks surge
Wealth Management
Japan mutual funds to gain access to unlisted startup shares
Industry change seen benefiting retail investors and fledgling companies alike
Markets
Nikkei Stock Average touches 38,000 after rising more than 1,100 points
Analysts offer mixed views as AI-related issues trigger Tuesday's big gain
Wealth Management
Asia's wealthy families invest to 'maintain lifestyle' and 'stay rich'
Lombard Odier family office service chief says Asians prefer 'agility and efficiency'
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Markets
Japan market rally shows signs of temporarily losing steam
Analysts expect equities to continue gains this year but at a slower pace
Wealth Management
Japan's NISA program fuels index fund price war
Tax-free investment scheme drives record inflow into overseas-focused passive funds