13 Nov
IPO: Razorpay receives regulatory approval
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has approved the IPO application for fintech firm Razorpay, alongside other major companies, according to Reuters and NewsBytes.
Asia news
12 Nov
Bangladesh approves third LNG terminal
The government approved the construction of the new facility amid rising energy import costs.
12 Nov
Kazakhstan: Sovereign Wealth Fund Chief Detained on Corruption Suspicion
Nurlan Zhakupov, head of the Samruk-Kazyna fund, was arrested by Kazakh authorities as part of a criminal investigation.
11 Nov
Taiwan revokes entry permit for Alice Huang
Taiwanese authorities have revoked the entry permit of Alice Huang, the woman at the center of the ongoing scandal involving Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.
10 Nov
Three workers killed at Tata factory in India
An investigation has been launched following the deaths of three workers in a safety incident at a Tata iPhone components plant in Hosur, India.
10 Nov
POSCO completes expansion of Gwangyang LNG terminal
POSCO International has completed the construction of its second LNG terminal in Gwangyang with an investment of approximately 949.2 billion won.
9 Nov
China: Producer prices hit four-year high
Surging energy costs and weak domestic demand push Chinese producer inflation to its highest level since 2022.
7 Nov
New CATL lithium-air battery offers 1,900 km range
Chinese manufacturer CATL has unveiled a new high-energy-density battery technology promising unprecedented range for electric vehicles.
6 Nov
Market meltdown continues: Asian stocks tumble
Following sharp declines on Wall Street, Asian stock exchanges recorded significant drops this morning, with Japan's Nikkei index entering bear market territory.
6 Nov
Market turmoil in Asia: Nikkei tumbles 6%
Stock indices in Japan and South Korea saw sharp declines amid growing fears surrounding artificial intelligence.
5 Nov
Report: Billions in Asian LNG projects scrapped or stalled
The IEEFA reports that $67.8 billion worth of projects in four Southeast Asian countries have been cancelled or stalled due to high costs.
4 Nov
India approves $297 million incentive policy for critical mineral processing
The Indian government has approved a new 2.814 billion rupee scheme to boost the processing of critical minerals including lithium and nickel.
2 Nov
Japan: Internet Provider GMO Apologizes Following Cyberattack
Japanese internet provider GMO has apologized following a cyberattack, with the company's head expressing regret for failing to protect customers.
2 Nov
Xiaomi Shares Climb in Hong Kong as October EV Deliveries Top 50,000
Shares of Xiaomi rose approximately 6% in Hong Kong after the company delivered more than 50,000 electric vehicles in October.
28 Oct
Seoul Bourse Jumps Over 6% Following Record Earnings from SK Hynix
Shares of the South Korean chipmaker surged 10% on record quarterly results, driving sharp gains across the Seoul stock market.
27 Oct
Mbappé Apologizes After Mao 'Dictator' Joke Sparks China Backlash and Lost Deals
The Real Madrid forward drew fierce pushback in China after calling Mao Zedong a dictator, prompting sponsors to cut ties and authorities to suspend LaLiga broadcasts.
27 Oct
Asian Markets Surge on Optimism Surrounding Anthropic IPO
Tech stocks across Asia rallied amid optimism over Anthropic's planned public debut and reports of a mega debt deal linked to Broadcom.
23 Oct
SK Hynix Shares Rebound Following Scrapped Solidigm IPO Plans
Shares of the chipmaker rebounded from early losses after halting US IPO plans for its subsidiary, amid a broader tech selloff.
23 Oct
SK Hynix Abandons Plan for US Unit Solidigm's IPO Amid Market Volatility
South Korean chip giant SK Hynix has dropped plans for an initial public offering of its US subsidiary Solidigm, citing market volatility.
22 Oct
Nickel Surges Past $16,000 as Chinese Producers Weigh Indonesia Output Cuts
Nickel prices on the London Metal Exchange surpassed $16,000 per ton amid reports that Chinese producers are considering joint production curbs in Indonesia.
22 Oct
Reports: Chinese AI Firm DeepSeek Raising $15 Billion
Chinese artificial intelligence firm DeepSeek is raising a $15 billion funding round led by CATL and Tencent.
22 Oct
Bank of Korea Holds Benchmark Interest Rate at 3%
South Korea's central bank kept its key rate unchanged following back-to-back increases, pausing to assess the impact on inflation and household debt.
20 Oct
Sea Limited Weighs IPO for Financial Arm Monee, Launches AI Business
The Southeast Asian tech giant is exploring a public listing for its financial unit while expanding into artificial intelligence.
20 Oct
Seoul Stock Exchange Drops Nearly 4% Led by Chip Makers
South Korea's benchmark stock index tumbled nearly 4% led by semiconductor shares, Calcalist and Globes reported.
16 Oct
Asian Stock Markets Rebound Led by Gains in South Korea and Japan
Major Asian equity benchmarks rebounded, led by South Korea's Kospi snapping a seven-day losing streak.
16 Oct
Indonesian Stocks Plunge After MSCI Signals Potential Market Downgrade
Indonesian equities dropped sharply after index compiler MSCI signaled it could downgrade the country's market status.
16 Oct
US Treasury: Japan No Longer in Deflation, Yen Must Adjust
A US Treasury official stated that Japan's economy is no longer in a deflationary environment and called for adjustments to monetary policy and the yen.
15 Oct
TSMC Posts Record Q3 Profit on AI Demand, Beating Expectations
The Taiwanese semiconductor giant posted higher-than-expected record third-quarter profits fueled by surging demand for artificial intelligence hardware.
15 Oct
Asian Markets Tumble Following US Inflation Data and Tech Sell-Off
Asian stock indices fell sharply led by chipmakers and tech shares, with South Korea's market plunging nearly 8%.
13 Oct
China's Central Bank Clears Visa to Prepare Bank Card Clearing Business
The People's Bank of China has approved Visa to prepare for establishing a bank card clearing institution in local currency.
13 Oct
South Korea's Kospi Sinks Below 6,000, Triggering Trading Curb
South Korea's benchmark Kospi index fell below 6,000 points, triggering the first sell-side curb in nearly two months amid market volatility.
11 Oct
SK Chairman Chey Urges South Korea to Accelerate Chip Plant Expansion
Chey Tae-won called for faster expansion of semiconductor facilities as Chinese competitors advance amid the US-China tech race.
10 Oct
Amazon and Flipkart Report Surge in India Festive Sales
E-commerce giants record strong start to India's festive shopping season, with doubled orders on Amazon and millions of users on Flipkart.
8 Oct
TSMC's Q3 Revenue Surges to Record, Beating Forecasts
The Taiwanese chipmaker's third-quarter revenue jumped approximately 50% to a record high, driven by strong AI chip demand.
8 Oct
Samsung Q3 Profit Surges Nearly Nine-Fold on AI Chip Boom
Samsung's third-quarter profit surged by 783% as booming demand for AI memory chips boosted earnings.
7 Oct
Transsion Seeks to Raise Up to $428 Million in Hong Kong Share Sale
China-based Transsion Holdings, which holds more than half of Africa's mobile phone market, is seeking to raise up to $428 million in a Hong Kong share offering.
6 Oct
DeepSeek Eyes 2027 IPO Amid Massive Funding Drive
The Chinese artificial intelligence firm is working toward a potential 2027 market debut alongside a major funding round.
6 Oct
Report: China's DeepSeek Nears $12 Billion Funding Round
Chinese AI firm DeepSeek is reportedly nearing a $12 billion funding round backed by Tencent and CATL.
2 Oct
Hong Kong Shares Drop 3% Ahead of US Jobs Report; Wall Street Futures Rise
Asian stocks traded mixed with Hong Kong falling nearly 3%, while Wall Street futures climbed ahead of the US employment report.
27 Sept
China Weighs Allowing ByteDance and Alibaba to Buy New Nvidia Chips
China is considering permitting domestic tech giants Alibaba and ByteDance to purchase Nvidia's RTX Pro 5500 chips.