The number of foreign visitors to Japan topped 2 million for a second consecutive month in July, recovering to about 78% of pre-pandemic levels, according to Japan’s National Tourism Organization.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is offering extra cash to state and territory governments that boost housing supply as a surge in immigration and dwindling construction worsen an accommodation squeeze.
Carlsberg A/S reported better-than-expected half-year profit after consumers shelled out more money for premium beers even after unprecedented price increases.
China extended its anti-espionage push to the energy sector, calling for companies and agencies to halt leaks of information in industries including nuclear power and oil.
Intel Corp. is expected to call off its planned $5.4 billion acquisition of Tower Semiconductor Ltd. as time to win regulatory approval runs out, according to people familiar with the matter.
Hong Kong’s stock exchange missed profit estimates in the second quarter as a recovery in investment income offset sluggish trading and a slow pace of initial public offerings.
Indonesia’s next leader must continue existing policies so that the country can achieve its vision of reaching high-income status by 2045, President Joko Widodo said.
Singapore’s Temasek Holdings Pte is considering selling some of Pavilion Energy Pte’s assets and seeking a valuation of at least $2 billion, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
New Zealand’s central bank kept interest rates unchanged for a second straight meeting but signaled a risk that it may need to hike them further to tame inflation.
Its electric cars have been dogged by poor reviews and it’s on pace to make fewer sales this year than General Motors Co. does in a week.
