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Deals•Feb 24, 2026
Nippon Steel to Raise $3.8bn via Overseas Convertible Bond Issuance
Nippon Steel announced it will raise 600 billion yen (≈ $3.8 billion) by issuing convertible bonds overseas, marking the largest overseas CB issuance by a Japanese company.
Nikkei Asia – Economy
Deals•Feb 23, 2026
Minor International to Launch $1bn REIT and List in Singapore
Thailand-listed Minor International announced plans to create a $1 billion real‑estate investment trust (REIT) comprising 14 hotel assets in Europe and Thailand, and to list the REIT on the Singapore exchange later in 2026. The listing aims to strengthen the group's...
Nikkei Asia – Economy
News•Feb 22, 2026
Japan Bill Requires Airlines Deny Boarding to Unauthorized Visitors
Japan's government will submit an immigration reform bill requiring airlines to deny boarding to travelers lacking pre‑travel authorization starting fiscal 2028. The measure obliges visa‑exempt visitors to declare occupation, purpose and accommodation online, with the Immigration Services Agency verifying data...
By Nikkei Asia – Economy
News•Feb 22, 2026
Trump Now Wants to Impose 15% Tariff After Supreme Court Decision
President Donald Trump announced a new 15% tariff on imports, raising the rate from the 10% he mentioned a day earlier. The increase follows a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated his earlier reciprocal and fentanyl‑related tariffs. Trump said the tariffs...
By Nikkei Asia – Economy
News•Feb 21, 2026
Japan's Real Wages Poised to Grow After a Year of Decline
Japan’s real wages are set to move into positive territory in January 2026 after a year of decline, driven by a slowdown in CPI inflation to 2% YoY and a suite of government price‑relief measures. Tax cuts on gasoline, tuition‑free...
By Nikkei Asia – Economy
News•Feb 20, 2026
Southeast Asia Braces for 'Increasing Divergence' After Mixed 2025 Growth
2025 saw Southeast Asia split between export‑driven growth and contraction. Vietnam and Singapore recorded strong export gains despite U.S. tariff volatility, while the Philippines and Thailand were battered by severe weather events and political instability, dragging their economies down. The...
By Nikkei Asia – Economy
News•Feb 20, 2026
Japanese Market 'More Dynamic' Than London, Says Apollo CEO
Apollo Global Management’s CEO Marc Rowan told Nikkei that Japan’s corporate finance market is becoming more dynamic than London’s, prompting Apollo to expand its private‑credit platform in the country. He highlighted the need for long‑dated funding to support infrastructure, energy...
By Nikkei Asia – Economy
News•Feb 19, 2026
Philippine Central Bank Cuts Rates in Latest Bid to Support Growth
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) lowered its overnight repurchase rate by 25 basis points to 4.25%, marking the ninth cut since August 2024. Inflation remains modest at 2%, comfortably within the 2‑4% target band, while the peso rallied to...
By Nikkei Asia – Economy
Deals•Feb 19, 2026
Itochu Acquires Minority Stake in Bookoff
Japanese trading house Itochu Corp has announced that it has taken a minority stake in Bookoff, a leading used‑book retailer in Japan. The investment marks Itochu's strategic move into the secondhand book market, though financial terms were not disclosed.
Nikkei Asia – Economy
News•Feb 18, 2026
Overseas Investors Tap Brakes on JGB Selling Post-Election
The Liberal Democratic Party’s landslide victory in Japan’s snap election has steadied the government‑bond market, halting a sharp rise in long‑term yields. Foreign institutional investors, who had been offloading JGBs, have paused sales and begun modest buying. Domestic investors are...
By Nikkei Asia – Economy
News•Feb 18, 2026
Japan to Offer Support for Exports of Flexible Perovskite Solar Cells
Japan announced a new subsidy scheme to support overseas installations of flexible perovskite solar cells, aiming to accelerate the export of its homegrown renewable‑energy technology. The program targets projects in Southeast Asia, with Indonesia and Thailand identified as early beneficiaries....
By Nikkei Asia – Economy
News•Feb 18, 2026
Hong Kong Plots Student Housing Buildup as Land Revenue Shrinks
Hong Kong’s government has earmarked the Kai Tak commercial site for student housing, marking the first use of open‑market land sales to spur such development. The move aims to offset shrinking land‑sale revenue while addressing a surge of mainland and other...
By Nikkei Asia – Economy
News•Feb 18, 2026
Vietnam Tackles Gold Fever with Black Market Crackdown
Vietnam has introduced fines of up to $12,000 to deter illicit gold trading, marking a decisive shift after ending a 13‑year state monopoly on gold production and sales. The new penalties target black‑market dealers and unlicensed jewelers, aiming to bring...
By Nikkei Asia – Economy
News•Feb 17, 2026
JICA Mulls Resuming ODA Loans to Pakistan After Decadelong Hiatus
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is weighing a restart of official development assistance (ODA) loans to Pakistan after a ten‑year hiatus. The move reflects improving macro‑economic indicators, including steadier growth and reduced fiscal stress. JICA’s decision will be coordinated with...
By Nikkei Asia – Economy
News•Feb 17, 2026
Vietnam's Airports, Money Controls Said to Deter Tech Investors
Vietnam’s startup funding has slowed as investors cite cross‑border frictions, notably congested airports and strict capital controls. The newly opened Long Thanh International Airport is intended to ease Ho Chi Minh City’s traffic but has yet to deliver full relief....
By Nikkei Asia – Economy
News•Feb 17, 2026
Copper Becomes BHP's Biggest Earner as Profits Soar
BHP reported that copper now accounts for the majority of its earnings for the first time, propelling a sharp rise in six‑month profit and revenue. The miner’s shift away from iron ore, which is suffering from weaker Chinese demand, has...
By Nikkei Asia – Economy
Deals•Feb 16, 2026
Jollibee Foods to Acquire South Korean Hot Pot Chain All Day Fresh
Philippine restaurant giant Jollibee Foods announced on Monday that it will acquire South Korean hot‑pot chain All Day Fresh, its latest overseas expansion ahead of a planned U.S. IPO of its international operations in 2027. The financial terms of the...
Nikkei Asia – Economy
Deals•Feb 14, 2026
Dentsu to Raise $1.3bn via Share Issue After Record Loss
Japan's advertising giant Dentsu announced a $1.3bn share issue to boost its finances following a record loss, aiming to strengthen its balance sheet and fund future growth. The capital raise is expected to improve liquidity and support strategic initiatives.
Nikkei Asia – Economy
Deals•Feb 14, 2026
Japan to Issue $10bn Yen Loans to Vietnam for Rail Lines and Gas Plant
Japan announced a new $10 billion yen‑denominated loan package for Vietnam to fund the construction of rail lines and a gas power plant. The sovereign loan aims to bolster Vietnam’s infrastructure development and deepen bilateral ties. The agreement was disclosed on...
Nikkei Asia – Economy
Deals•Feb 13, 2026
Sumitomo Forestry to Acquire Tri Pointe Homes for $4.2bn, Becoming 5th‑Largest US Homebuilder
Japanese homebuilder Sumitomo Forestry announced on Feb. 13, 2026 that it will acquire U.S. homebuilder Tri Pointe Homes for $4.2 billion, positioning Sumitomo as the fifth‑largest homebuilder in the United States. The deal is part of Sumitomo’s overseas M&A push as...
Nikkei Asia – Economy
Deals•Feb 13, 2026
PayPay Targets $19.6bn Nasdaq IPO in March 2026
Japan’s mobile payments platform PayPay announced plans to list on the Nasdaq in March 2026, targeting a valuation of about $19.6 billion. The move marks a major step for the fintech firm as it seeks to raise capital and expand internationally.
Nikkei Asia – Economy
Deals•Feb 13, 2026
Cabot Properties to Invest $200m+ in Japan Logistics Facilities
US real estate fund Cabot Properties announced it will invest over $200 million in logistics facilities across Japan, expanding its footprint in the Asian market.
Nikkei Asia – Economy
Deals•Feb 13, 2026
SMFG Issues World's First Digital Inclusion Bonds, Raising $500M
Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) has issued $500 million of bonds billed as the world's first 'digital inclusion' bonds. The proceeds will fund infrastructure projects to improve internet connectivity in emerging markets, aiming to bridge the global digital divide....
Nikkei Asia – Economy
Deals•Feb 11, 2026
Toyota Group Launches $35bn Tender Offer to Take Toyota Industries Private
Toyota Group has announced a 5.4 trillion yen ($35bn) tender offer to take its founding firm, Toyota Industries, private, prompting a proxy battle with activist hedge fund Elliott Investment Management, which argues the price is too low. The deal, one...
Nikkei Asia – Economy
Deals•Feb 11, 2026
Brookfield to Acquire Dentsu's Tokyo Headquarters Tower for $2bn
Canadian investment group Brookfield announced it will acquire the Tokyo headquarters building of Japanese advertising firm Dentsu for about $2bn, marking Brookfield's first office acquisition in Japan and expanding its real estate footprint in the country.
Nikkei Asia – Economy