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Japan’s major banks are preparing for a busy year issuing a special category of bonds intended to fund higher capital requirements, with market conditions…
Japan is pursuing a five-year military budget buildup, with the FY2026 defense budget reaching about JPY8.9 trillion (roughly US$58 billion) and marking the 12th…
Australia will require LNG exporters to reserve 20% of gas production for the domestic market on the east coast, a move aimed at averting…
Investors may gain exposure to South Korea’s stock volatility through new instruments as currency swings and a recent equity rally have heightened both opportunities…
Singapore stocks reclaimed record highs as investors sought havens amid global volatility tied to the Iran war, with the STI noted as reaching new…
Vietnam’s gaming sector is increasingly positioned as a driver of economic value beyond downloads, with local studios achieving notable revenue milestones and a growing…
Currency traders are watching for potential Japanese intervention after a roughly 1% slide in the yen to around 158 per dollar, with warnings that…
Japan’s foreign currency reserves at the end of April were largely unchanged from the prior month, a situation analysts interpret as possibly reflecting intervention…
Japan’s Mogami-class stealth frigate, renowned for its automation, is highlighted as a competitor to the UK’s Type 31 frigate in a potential supply contest…
Daily highlights from Bloomberg’s Australia Briefing, a Sydney-based national news podcast and briefing page that distills headlines, policy updates, and current affairs for Australian…
A Bloomberglens article highlights Scott Bessent’s perceived abrupt mastery of policy testing in Japan, with mention of Takaichi and Satsuki Katayama in Tokyo in…
A far-right party in Australia won its first seat in the House of Representatives in a byelection, marking a historic first for One Nation…
Malaysia is seeking clarification from Norway regarding a shift in defense export policy that has halted the supply of naval strike missiles. The disruption…
Amazon says a small number of roles in Singapore will be affected as it phases out local fulfillment including Amazon Fresh, while expanding its…
Australia has approved a natural gas project off the coast of Victoria, aimed at bolstering domestic supply amid anticipated shortfalls on the east coast.…