Asia-Pacific Business

Wheat importers in Asia scramble for supplies after Indian export ban

China’s economy skids as COVID-19 lockdowns hit factories and retailers

China looks to spur job prospects for record number of new graduates

Toshiba receives interest from 10 potential investors after soliciting buyout offers

Tesla halts most production at Shanghai plant owing to problems securing parts

China’s central bank pledges to step up policy support for slowing economy

China’s exports growth falls to two year low as COVID-19 curbs hit factory production

China’s services activity falls at second sharpest rate on record in April as COVID-19 curbs halt industry

Alibaba’s stock recoups most of its early morning losses after Chinese state media report

China pledges to take steps to support its economy as risks grow from COVID-19 outbreaks

China’s Weibo says it will start publishing user IP locations in bid to combat ‘bad behaviour’ online

Bank of Japan strengthens commitment to keep rates ultralow, triggering yen sell-off

Shanghai financial groups urge institutions to stabilize markets amid COVID-19 lockdowns

Chinese regulators urge more prudent IPO pricing after market debut flops

Chinese property firms joined central bank for talks on ways to help sector, sources say

Chinese oil giant CNOOC soars in Shanghai debut, defies weak market

Tourist-starved regions in China struggle to get by as COVID-19 continues to impact travel in 2022

Shanghai factories begin preparing to reopen as city aims to ease COVID-19 lockdown

China’s exports rose in March despite hits from COVID-19 lockdowns

COVID-19 lockdowns in China block truck shipments, close factories

China’s widening COVID-19 curbs are exacting a mounting economic toll, business group warns

Bank of Japan offers to boost second quarter bond buying in yield cap defence

Tesla extends production suspension at Shanghai plant amid COVID-19 lockdown, internal notice says

China’s CNOOC preparing to exit North Sea’s largest oil field as part of strategic shift, sources say

Japan’s central bank stands its ground on benchmark yield as global rates pressure builds

Bank of Japan makes rare second offer to buy unlimited bonds as yields test policy limits

Tencent posts its slowest-ever quarterly sales rise; regulation impact set to ease

Banks in Asia are ‘falling short’ on decarbonization efforts, study suggests

China Evergrande to announce debt restructuring proposal by end of July

China to boost renewable power as it seeks to balance energy security, achieve climate goals

Japan’s central bank renews powerful easing pledge after hawkish Fed signal

Alibaba raises its share buyback program by two-thirds to a record $25-billion

China Eastern crash could set back Boeing’s efforts to regain ground in China, return of 737 Max jets

Trading in China Evergrande shares, onshore bonds suspended pending announcement by company

China seen keeping lending benchmarks steady, expectations for cuts grow

Apple’s low-cost 5G iPhone SE should boost company’s appeal in Asia, analysts say