Leika Kihara
Stories by Leika Kihara
APEC businesses push for new climate bonds, carbon credit network
The group of business executives also proposed launching a pilot programme to develop a voluntary carbon market APAC.
ADB announces funding plan for Asian efforts to combat climate change
The new funding plan is the first mechanism of its kind to be developed by a development bank.
Japan edges closer toward issuing digital yen with plans for new panel
Japan will join a growing number of countries exploring a central bank digital currency.
BOJ to conduct survey on climate finance annually to nurture ESG market
An initial survey showed "strong demand" in Japan for "green" bonds and other ESG debt instruments.
ADB head says forex intervention among tools for emerging Asia amid US rate hikes
Some discomfort at the dollar's rise is already clear in Asia.
Japan’s regulator sees more deals emerging as fintech disrupts banking industry
Years of ultra-low interest rates and a dwindling local population have hurt the profits of regional banks.
Japan’s top financial regulator voices caution over cryptocurrency trading
Tokyo should instead focus on issuing central bank digital currencies, he said.
