Japan advances bill to classify cryptocurrencies as financial products, slashing tax rate from 55% to 20%.

Japan governance reforms aim to unlock $1.8 trillion in corporate cash reserves, Reuters reports. The initiative targets improved shareholder returns and capital efficiency.

Japan governance reforms set to prise open $1.8 trillion cash hoard

Japan parliament to bring cryptocurrencies under same regulatory framework as stocks, Bloomberg reports.

Japan's parliament is set to pass legislation bringing cryptocurrencies under the same regulatory framework as stocks.

Bank of JapanKazuo Ueda's hospitalization raises uncertainty over BOJ messaging ahead of next week's policy meeting, though investors still expect a rate hike.

Bank of JapanKazuo Ueda's hospitalization is generating uncertainty among investors over the central bank's messaging at its policy meeting next week, even as they remain convinced officials will raise interest rates.

Indonesia's Danantara wealth fund launches debut global dollar bond sale, testing investor appetite as confidence in Southeast Asia's largest economy weakens.

Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund Danantara launched its debut global dollar bond sale, testing investor appetite amid souring confidence in Southeast Asia's largest economy.