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July pay gains mark the strongest increase since 1997, driven by third consecutive year of union wins exceeding 5% and building momentum for further Bank of Japan policy normalization
Dutch bank's unit will become the first major international player in Tokyo's electricity trading arena, challenging the dominance of local brokers
Higher interest rates reshape priorities for major lenders after years of ultra-low yields
The TikTok parent company expanded its original $20 billion target by nearly 50 percent following strong commitments from lenders, marking one of Asia's largest corporate credit deals this year.
Governor Ueda's remarks fuel market speculation that the central bank may tighten policy as early as September amid rising inflation pressures
Creditor-led transactions are expected to decline as commercial real estate values find a floor, though refinancing challenges persist for leveraged owners
JPMorgan executive says recent mainland curbs on cross-border flows and insurance tax changes pose short-term headwinds but won't erode city's financial centre status
Tokyo's record-breaking forex operation included unprecedented coordination with Washington and Seoul as the yen hit 40-year lows
Tokyo's currency defense measures mark the most aggressive forex intervention in the nation's history as authorities battle persistent yen weakness
Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino leaves monetary policy options on the table as central bank navigates inflation pressures and yen volatility
Appellate judges more than quadruple damages after developer conspired with buyers to inflate property prices and breach regulatory lending limits
Temasek-backed firm closes three funds including debut evergreen product as institutional appetite persists through sector headwinds
Regional currency issuance set to expand through year-end as companies and governments pivot from dollar debt to capture lower rates
The Korean insurer posted a 158.6 billion won net profit after improving its investment strategies and building a stronger earnings foundation
Hong Kong's exchange operator will let companies keep listing applications active for a full year, aiming to cut red tape as market conditions remain volatile
Hui Ka Yan's asset confiscation order complicates an already difficult cross-border liquidation as creditors face uncertain jurisdiction battles
The move against Hengda Real Estate comes one day after founder Xu Jiayin received a life sentence, marking the final collapse of China's once-largest property developer.
Singapore's Wednesday announcement of tax exemptions for single-family offices intensifies pressure on Hong Kong lawmakers to fast-track their own proposal targeting performance fees
The Financial Services Agency is preparing a new oversight unit to strengthen supervision of financial institutions following governance failures at regional cooperatives.
London-based asset manager weighs withdrawal from retail unit managing $670 million, citing local competition and scaling challenges
Jakarta bourse plans to eliminate 50-rupiah threshold in bid to boost liquidity and align prices with market fundamentals
