Bond Traders Bet Bank of Korea Will Cut Again

South Korean bond markets are suggesting the central bank will follow up Thursday’s unexpected interest-rate cut with at least one more amid slowing economic growth and a simmering trade dispute with ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese bank eyes EVN’s energy projects

The Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) is interested in investment plans for energy projects of the Vietnam Electricity (EVN) and Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PVN), unveiled Kazuhisa ... ( read original story ...)

Japan exports dip as China-US trade war takes toll

TOKYO — Japan's exports declined in June as shipments of goods were hit by trade disputes between China and the U.S., the Finance Ministry reported Thursday. The data released by the Finance Ministry ... ( read original story ...)

SoftBank’s robotics IPO faces a reality check

The SoftBank Vision Fund, backed by Japanese technology-to-telecoms conglomerate SoftBank, owns 34.6% of CloudMinds via its wholly owned subsidiary SVF Cloud. CloudMinds also customises SoftBank’s ... ( read original story ...)