Beijing has moved to expand its REITs scheme to help developers raise money more easily after the state-owned Vanke became the latest builder to face a debt crisis

36 die and 279 are missing after one of the worst fires in Hong Kong for many years. Meanwhile, China's long-running property crisis drags on

Two Asian markets hit record levels on Monday, while Chinese stocks roseto their highest in over a decade amid optimism of a US-China trade deal

Country's first female PM has vowed to boost defence spending and cooperation with the US and other security partners. She may also get a visit from Donald Trump next week

The selection of Sanae Takaichi as Japan's new leader spurred a jump in the Nikkei, and the yen to fall, as she's been a fan of stimulus policies imposed by Shinzo Abe

The RBI proposal allows firms to raise up to $1 billion or 300% of net worth, instead of its earlier $1.5 billion cap and specific approval for larger sums.

Japan's markets soar on expectation PM's successor will boost government spending. Yen slips, while bonds were firm.

The collapse of China Evergrande, with debts of more than $300 billion, will progress further on Monday when the group will be delisted from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange

US Treasurer seen pressuring Tokyo with his remark the BOJ is 'behind the curve', reflecting Washington's desire for a stronger yen

Liquidators said in a filing on Tuesday they've taken control of over 100 of the group's subsidiaries. They have received $45bn worth of creditor claims, but recouped just $167m in 18 months

The Bank of Japan said on Tuesday it will taper the pace of shrinking its bond holdings, as risks rise in the Middle East and around the world

Japan says tariffs imposed on autos, steel and aluminium cannot be excluded from trade talks, because the auto sector is a core national industry