China’s ‘K-shaped’ economy is divided not just by sector, but geography
China’s so-called K-shaped economy has attracted attention in recent months, as official data shows a disparity between the…
As China’s economy lumbers amid property crisis, why hasn’t AI helped pick up the slack?
Unlike the US, artificial intelligence (AI) may not be a panacea for China’s economy amid its deep property…
China’s PBOC raises leverage ratios for foreign lenders to support outbound investment
Beijing has raised the limit on banks’ overseas lending – a move that analysts say will support Chinese…
China’s factory activity contracts in January on weak domestic demand
China’s factory activity faltered in January as weak domestic demand dragged down production at the start of the…
Nomura beats Goldman to top spot in record M&A year for Japan
Nomura Holdings took back the top spot in advising on Japanese mergers and acquisitions in 2025 when deals…
Japan targets 2028 for crypto exchange traded fundapproval – Ledger Insights
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is likely to add exchange traded products for cryptocurrencies to the allowed list…
Nomura warns China’s stock surge risks creating a bubble with little benefit to economy
China’s stock markets have surged to their highest levels in a decade, but the rally risks creating a…
Over 1,000 earthquakes and a viral prophecy: What’s really happening in Japan?
Earthquakes hit Japan constantly. About 1,500 a year. It’s one of the most tremor-prone places on the planet,…
South Korea, Japan step up as US targets China’s shipbuilding industry – can they succeed?
As the United States vows to curb China’s dominance in shipbuilding – despite its domestic capacity being nearly…