Sources say China's biggest developer, which went into default in October with debts of $190 billion, has hired Kroll to do a liquidation analysis; it could be the second giant builder to go under
BOJ Governor defends move to normalise monetary policy, tells parliament that inflation is gaining momentum; said the central bank will eventually scale down its balance sheet
With his deputies split on when to end Japan's long-running stimulus policy, central bank chief preferred to act rather than wait for the economy to 'run hot'. It could take years for rates to rise
Investors are pouring their cash into safe financial products amid a continuing crisis in the country’s real estate sector
BOJ drops stimulus programme as the country finally emerges from deflation; central bank to end purchase of risky assets like ETFs and real-estate trusts
Officials from two of China's most indebted provinces, plus the city of Tianjin, took part in high-level talks with state banks in Beijing recently to renegotiate billions in debts
China's housing minister has reportedly warned that developers who "harm the interests of the masses" will be punished by not getting a bailout, while some state-backed firms are getting top-level backing
The liquidation of Evergrande is expected to take over a decade, and with many other developers in default, analysts expect the crisis to weigh on growth for a long time
Analysts say there are contradictions and gaps in government plan to boost consumption while curbing debt and overcapacity that undermine confidence in the Beijing's ability to keep growth around 5%
QDII fund units jumped 50% year-on-year to a record high in January amid 'insane' demand. The scramble for offshore assets is putting pressure on China's capital account and currency
Policy advisers expect the National People's Congress next week will focus on near-term support for the country's sputtering economy, rather than bold policy reforms
Deutsche Bank is preparing to file a liquidation suit against Shimao in a Hong Kong court this month - a rare move by a foreign firm that stems from disappointment over the builder's debt rejig plan