China’s US$3.5 Trillion Equity Rout Puts Earnings Under Scrutiny
China's equity sell-off has erased US$3.5 trillion since May as falling earnings forecasts deepen investor concern across mainland and Hong Kong markets.
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Indonesia Faces Index Exit Risk as MSCI Reviews Market Status
MSCI is consulting on whether to move Indonesia to standalone-market status, raising the risk of passive outflows and a higher cost of equity capital.
Meta Launches Muse AI Agent in Japan With Subscription Focus
Meta has launched Muse in Japan, giving Asian investors an early test of subscription-funded personal AI agents and local platform integration.
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AI Job Shifts May Slow, Not Eliminate, Asia-Pacific Office Demand
AI-related job shifts may moderate Asia-Pacific office growth, but occupier expansion and demand for adaptable premium space complicate a broad decline thesis.
South Korea’s Q3 Growth Seen at 0.7% on Chip Export Boom
Economists expect South Korea’s economy to expand 0.7% quarter on quarter, supported by record exports and a sharp increase in semiconductor shipments.
Chery Targets Overseas Production for Most Exported Vehicles
Chery plans for overseas factories to produce more than half its exported vehicles in 2026, with the share targeted to reach 70% by 2030.
Citi Secures Approval for Wholly Owned China Securities Venture
Citigroup has secured approval to establish a wholly owned securities venture in China, expanding its ability to underwrite onshore capital-markets deals.
Bank Indonesia Defends Flexible Policy Mix as Rupiah Risks Persist
Bank Indonesia says rate holds, increases and cuts can all fit a coherent framework when combined with currency, liquidity and macroprudential tools.
Jio’s US$3.2 Billion IPO Draws Strong Final-Day Demand
Jio Platforms’ ₹30,213 crore IPO entered its final day with strong institutional demand and an implied valuation of about ₹10.3 trillion at the top of the range.
Vietnam’s Manufacturing Shift Deepens Dependence on Coal Power
Vietnam’s growing manufacturing base is increasing electricity demand and coal imports, sharpening the trade-off between near-term reliability and long-term transition risk.
Japan Factory Growth Slows to Seven-Month Low in October
Japan’s factories remained in expansion during October, although softer orders and rising input inventories signalled a more cautious phase for regional manufacturing.
Tokyo Condo Prices Extend Decline as Inventory Reaches New High
Greater Tokyo’s existing-condominium market recorded a fifth month of price declines as transaction volumes weakened and available inventory reached its highest level since 2015.
China’s Solar-Thermal Capacity Rises 39.5% as Projects Accelerate
China added 300 megawatts of concentrated solar power in the first half of 2026 as developers expanded a technology designed to supply renewable electricity after sunset.