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Benchmark tops highest-ever level reached in late-1980s asset bubble after powerful rally since January
With investor confidence in China weak as its economy slows, VW and BASF are more willing to brave a political backlash
Share prices may have finally overtaken level of 1989 but sentiment in Tokyo is nowhere near as bullish as it was
Shares close down 8.4% as UK-based lender takes several charges in ‘messy’ final quarter of 2023
A WTO meeting next week will discuss the bizarre idea of trying to put border tariffs on data flows
The word ‘Gambatte!’ is much-loved in the country’s lexicon, but could it be about to outlive its purpose?
High debt, low growth and raging inflation will challenge a new government lacking a public mandate
Curbs on almost 200 entities aim to ‘degrade’ Moscow’s capability to attack Ukraine
Move includes billions of dollars to replace container cranes amid concerns hackers could disrupt supply chains
United Front Work Department aims to spread influence and marginalise government in Taipei
Arctic LNG 2 plant completed with Chinese help as Beijing becomes biggest importer of the Russian gas
Weakness in the region makes hefty payouts increasingly difficult to justify
Data highlight difficulties in cutting Chinese exporters out of American supply chains
More US-China decoupling in focus for investors as Tokyo market closes in on all-time high
New regime comes after regulators punish major trading house for automated dumping of shares
After taking over mass-market LCDs, Chinese manufacturers are threatening to undercut South Korean makers on premium OLED technology
Clarity sought on climate legislation as Seoul and Washington are brought closer by need to reduce dependence on China
Demand for air travel is booming in south and south-east Asia, which are less sensitive to US-China tensions
Five-year loan prime rate reduction unlikely to offer imminent relief to flagging home sales, analysts say
Planned upgrade follows defence review that highlighted Beijing’s military expansion in Pacific
Two stimulating books shine a vital light on the thinking behind the superpower
People’s Liberation Army mobilisation units reflect Xi Jinping’s focus on security as economy slows
Lack of new listings and stalled mergers dim prospects for ‘blank-cheque companies’
Also in this newsletter: von der Leyen starts re-election campaign, Houthis resume ship attacks, FT pay survey
Jian Wen has pleaded not guilty to charges of laundering money for her fugitive former boss who is wanted in China
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