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17 January 2025
Zhu Jiusheng, the president and CEO of China Vanke, attends a news conference in Hong Kong in 2019. His fate remains uncertain after state media reported that he had been taken away by authorities. (Photo by Bloomberg/Getty Images) 
Tourists try out the Nintendo Switch at Narita Airport near Tokyo. As of September 2024, the Japanese gaming giant had sold 146 million units of that machine. (Photo by Konosuke Urata)
Equities

Nintendo stock slides 7% as Switch 2 announcement underwhelms

Analyst says lack of surprise drove down share price

17 January 2025
Nippon Steel is expected to still realize a steady rise in earnings without buying U.S. Steel.
Business deals

Nippon Steel has path to growth without U.S. Steel, analysts say

Focusing on Indian operations among options for Japanese steelmaker

16 January 2025
Limited economic growth prospects and trade uncertainties weigh heaviest on investor sentiment, according to the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations.
Markets

Thai stocks on ice as investors watch for trade war winners and losers

SET index dips 4% YTD ahead of corporate earnings season

15 January 2025
Once China's largest developer by sales, Country Garden is trying to free itself from a cash crunch.
China debt crunch

China's Country Garden reveals $24bn loss in delayed 2023 report

Debt-laden developer's Hong Kong shares remain suspended

15 January 2025
Pakistani Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb speaks to Nikkei Asia in Hong Kong on Jan. 14. (Photo by Kensaku Ihara)
Interview

Pakistan poised to tap China capital markets, finance minister says

Muhammad Aurangzeb says Islamabad aims to ensure latest IMF bailout is the 'last'

14 January 2025
The central bank said on Friday that it suspended open market treasury bond buying operations in a bid to tighten grip on the bond market.
Markets

Chinese markets' cold start to 2025 turns up heat on authorities

Central bank freezes treasury bond buying as yields sink, investors brace for Trump

10 January 2025
Advantest's growth has been driven by system-on-a-chip testing equipment. (Photos by Nikkei)
Semiconductors

This rising Japanese chip stock has a close correlation with Nvidia

As AI pushes the limits of chipmaking, Advantest's tools are in demand

10 January 2025
Tougher tariffs are seen weighing on global cargo shipments, dealing a blow to marine shippers. (Photo by Yuki Nagao)
Transportation

Japan shipping stocks dive on Trump universal tariff threat

Averted dockworkers strike adds to sell-off, but investors see positive signs

10 January 2025
Chinese battery maker CATL and tech conglomerate Tencent are among a new batch of companies accused by the Pentagon of having links to the People's Liberation Army.
Equities

Tencent, CATL shares sink after addition to Pentagon's China military list

Gaming and social media giant closes 7% lower, while battery maker falls about 3%

7 January 2025
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' gas turbine business and defense contracting business are expected to add greatly to profits. (Source photos by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Nikkei)
Equities

Market bullishness for Mitsubishi Heavy rivals Google and Microsoft

Forward P/E ratio hits 28 as energy and defense fuel growth expectations

7 January 2025
Jan. 6 was the first trading day in Tokyo after U.S. President Joe Biden demanded Nippon Steel abandon its plan to buy U.S. Steel for $15 billion.
Equities

Nippon Steel shares calm despite Biden blocking U.S. deal

Analysts say company relieved of fundraising issues from $15bn proposal

6 January 2025
A view of Shanghai's Pudong financial district. The Shanghai Composite Index fell 2.7% on the first trading day of 2025.
Equities

China stocks slump on first trading day of 2025

Shares off to weakest start since 2016 after factory data disappoints

2 January 2025
A brokerage house in Shanghai. The Chinese markets have halted a streak of annual declines, after the government introduced a series of stimulus measures in September.
Equities

China, Hong Kong stocks snap annual losing streaks after stimulus spurt

Some analysts see chance for further gains in 2025 despite U.S. tariff risk

31 December 2024
Yen volatility caused by an indecisive Bank of Japan kept spilling over into the Japanese stock market throughout 2024. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita)
Equities

Japan stocks finish turbulent 2024 at highest-ever year-end close

Nikkei Stock Average comes in just below 40,000 mark

30 December 2024
Japanese stocks renewed their all-time highs this year before paring gains, partly due to a cheap yen. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Getty Images and Akira Kodaka)
Trading Asia

The weak and volatile yen will keep investors' attention in 2025

Japan's crippled currency seen having limited impact on stocks, unlike early this year

30 December 2024
Toyota Motor is focusing more on services in a bid to become a comprehensive mobility company. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)
Equities

Toyota's 20% ROE goal sparks hope for Japan efficiency revolution

Japanese companies still lag U.S., European peers in return on equity

28 December 2024
The Global Combat Air Programme, a sixth-generation fighter jet, is being jointly developed by Japan, the U.K. and Italy, and marks the first time Japan has become involved in a multinational defense program.
Aerospace & Defense Industries

Soaring expectations test Japan defense stocks in 2025

Industry chiefs warn against quick results in exports, especially with Trump uncertainties

27 December 2024
Pakistan's Karachi-based stock exchange has been dogged by its reputation as a playground for the wealthy that is prone to manipulation.
Markets

Pakistan posts 'massive' 86% share rally against all odds

Benchmark stock index emerges as one of world's top-performing markets this year

25 December 2024
Honda President Toshihiro Mibe says Honda's financial foundation will remain strong even after its 1.1 trillion yen ($7 billion) buyback. (Photo by Mizuho Miyazaki)
Equities

Honda shares surge 17% on $7bn buyback amid Nissan merger talks

Auto giant is working to eliminate financial concerns, says fund manager

24 December 2024
Malaysia emerged as the best performing IPO market in Southeast Asia in 2024, hosting 46 listings and raising a total of $1.5 billion. (Nikkei montage/Source photo by Reuters)
Trading Asia

Southeast Asia's IPOs poised for rebound in 2025, but clouds loom

Smaller companies could turn to local listings, lifting region's performance

23 December 2024
Japanese companies engaged in record share buybacks this year as the Tokyo Stock Exchange urge improvements in capital efficiency. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
Business trends

Japan share buybacks soar to record $108bn on strong profits

Stock repurchases gain steam as businesses exit cross-shareholdings

21 December 2024
A Mr.DIY shop in Bangkok. The region's largest home improvement retailer has more than 4,000 stores globally. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
IPO

Shares in Indonesian arm of Malaysia's Mr.DIY volatile in debut

Listing comes as purchasing power declines in Southeast Asia's largest economy

19 December 2024
French President Emmanuel Macron stands by a new electric Renault R5 E-Tech as he visits the Paris Motor Show in October.
Automobiles

Renault shares gain on Honda-Nissan tie-up talks

Potential merger seen as benefiting French carmaker, which is Nissan's top shareholder

19 December 2024
Bain's revised offer is higher than the offer from KKR, whose bid has the approval of Fuji Soft's board. (Photo by Shihoko Nakaoka)
Business deals

Fuji Soft opposes Bain's sweetened takeover offer

U.S. firm has countered KKR bid backed by Japanese company's board

18 December 2024
Entertainment stocks often fluctuate based on the success of individual titles, but Nintendo has a strong stable of intellectual property for steady earnings. (Photo by Atsushi Ooka)
Equities

Nintendo's stock rise helped by higher income tax cap on students

IP library and upcoming console also boost shares despite faltering earnings

17 December 2024
Electric vehicle maker Zeekr is one of the 27 Chinese companies that successfully listed in the U.S. in 2024. It went public on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange in May, raising $441 million.
IPO

Chinese listings in U.S. hint at recovery despite geopolitical headwinds

Number of IPOs rebounds but total deal value falls short of peak years

16 December 2024
Currency dealers in Seoul work in front of electronic boards showing the Korean Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) and the exchange rate on Dec. 9.
Equities

South Korea stocks edge lower after president's impeachment

Domestic shares have room to rise if U.S. cuts rates this week: Hana Securities

16 December 2024
The TSE is toughening its standards for companies to remain listed on the exchange. (Photo by Junnosuke Kobara)
Markets

Tokyo Stock Exchange to see 94 delistings in 2024 in drive for quality

Number of companies listed on market to shrink for first time

16 December 2024
People look out across Tokyo from a skyscraper.
Opinion

Japan needs a homegrown approach to shareholder activism

A new corporate paradigm to foster robust risk management and innovation is required

15 December 2024