This Wednesday opened the second half of the year, and the first readings arrived at once. Japan’s business mood held firm, China’s private factories kept their footing, and Beijing’s new rules to keep capital at home formally took effect.
The early pulse was steadier than many had feared, yet the state tightened its grip on the way in. From Tokyo to Beijing, the day’s theme was a single one: a region taking its own measure as a new quarter began.
Today’s Asia Intelligence Brief covers the region’s economy, politics, and markets. We pulled it together from major Asian outlets in Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Hindi, Bahasa Indonesia, and English.
China — The Capital Net Snaps Shut
New Rules Take Effect
