Startups
Japan's potential unicorns reach record 14, but growth still slow
Microlender Gojo, other startups raise fresh capital overseas
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Opinion
Japan needs a homegrown approach to shareholder activism
A new corporate paradigm to foster robust risk management and innovation is required
Cryptocurrencies
U.S. and China lead government bitcoin holdings, seized in crime probes
Nations emerge as major players, holding 2.5% of total supply
Economy
Chinese stocks fall after key economic conference disappoints
Benchmark falls nearly 2% while long-term bond yields hit new low
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Announcements
Nikkei 225 to alter price-adjustment factors for Keisei, Nippon Express
Changes to take effect Dec. 27, reflecting companies' planned stock splits
Bank of Japan
Japan business mood rises for the first time in 2 quarters: BOJ Tankan
Sentiments among manufacturers go up, while service sector falls
Economy
ECB cuts rates again, keeps door open to further easing
Lagarde warns that trade frictions could weigh on growth
Property
Seibu's $2.6bn property sale sign of Japan's business renewal drive
Blackstone offered highest bid and brought most to the table in major deal
Economy
China pledges to 'expand domestic demand' at economic conference
Closely watched meeting sets policy tone for 2025, with vow to raise fiscal deficit
Trade
Malaysia to export 1st batch of sustainably certified rubber to EU
Two companies to ship 100 tonnes each to Netherlands, Slovakia
Currencies
Yen falls as analysts see BOJ rate hike this month increasingly less likely
Nikkei stocks top 40,000 for first time in two months
Property
Buying a new condo in Japan costs 10 times average salary
Big-money property investors drive up housing market in Tokyo
Equities
Nasdaq closes above 20,000 for first time on tame U.S. inflation
Tesla shares hit record high, but insurers drag Dow lower
Business deals
Fortress lands bid for Hawaiian-themed resort in Japan, adding to hotel, golf holdings
U.S. fund looks to energize property with launch of 11 million-member loyalty program
Equities
Japan NISA investors continue to prefer U.S. and global equities
Individuals shifting out of savings lose their appetite for Indian stocks
IPO
China cosmetics brand Mao Geping shines in hot Hong Kong IPO
'Patriotic consumption' fuels growth of domestic premium beauty brands
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Equities
South Korean retail investors dump stocks amid political crisis
Domestic shareholders 'more jittery'; foreign investors 'very calm': BNY
Markets
China bond rally intensifies after shift in monetary policy tone
Yields hit fresh low as stocks pare back early gains
Commodities
Indonesia criticizes EU over inflexibility on deforestation regulation
Spat threatens broader bilateral ties, diplomats say
Travel & Leisure
Tokyo's central business district grows into hotel hot spot
Singapore's Ascott ready to bring its most luxurious brand to Japan's capital
Commodities
Australia ups funding for key rare earths project as profit doubts linger
Miner Iluka describes development as 'strategic infrastructure'
Adani Group
India stock market to hold up despite Adani shock: HSBC exec
Mutual fund manager bullish despite conglomerate's legal difficulties
IPO
Japan chipmaker Kioxia sets IPO price for $5.2bn market value
Top stakeholder Bain reduces share offerings in Dec. 18 listing
Business deals
Nippon Steel counters union claims about U.S. Steel deal
Japanese company releases investment plans as USW warns of production transfer
Economy
India names career civil servant Sanjay Malhotra as RBI governor
Six-year term of outgoing chief bank chief Shaktikanta Das ends Tuesday
Economy
China's Politburo calls for 'proactive' fiscal policy in 2025
Leadership signals 'moderately accommodative' monetary stance, 'vigorous' consumption push
Trading Asia
Singapore outruns Hong Kong in 'Trump trade' stock rally
ST Index bests Hang Seng as investors eye 'havens'; South Korean stocks fall further
Markets
South Korea's political fiasco still weighing on stocks, currency
Country's assets had already been weak; next year's economic outlook dim
Interview
BNY chief backs Trump's efficiency push
'There is inefficiency in most big organizations,' says Robin Vince
Equities
Shareholder activism boosts Japanese stocks, but only for 18 months
Investments drive higher returns at the cost of limited ROE growth