Asean Head Warns of Food Security Challenge

Analysts warned that the market's renewed optimism on SoftBank is masking mounting balance-sheet risks.

Iron ore fell to a two-month low, extending this week’s losses as rising supply and soft seasonal steel demand weighed on sentiment.

Investors remain far from convinced that the sector has found a bottom.

Malaysian tycoon Vincent Tan sold 115 million ringgit ($29 million) worth of shares in conglomerate Berjaya Corp. Bhd., extending a series of disposals that have reduced his holding in the company to about 15%.