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Shares of toymaker Pop Mart International Group Ltd. slumped the most since April on Monday after JPMorgan Chase & Co. downgraded the stock to neutral, citing a lack of catalysts and an unattractive valuation.

China's economic activity slowed more than expected for a second straight month with a sharp slump in investment, adding to the likelihood that policymakers will roll out more stimulus to ensure growth stays on track to hit the official target.

Philippine stocks are trading at their steepest discount to regional peers since 2009, as the Trump administration's shifting tariff policies add to concerns over the export-reliant economy.

Indonesian heavy machinery distributor PT United Tractors seeks to expand its businesses by acquiring a gold miner, according to a filing.

Pakistan's deadly floods have exacerbated dollar shortage in the country, intensifying concerns over hoarding of the greenback, according to foreign exchange dealers, in what may be a risk for the rupee's recent rise.

Gold held near a record as traders geared up for an anticipated easing of the US Federal Reserve's monetary policy this week and looked for clues on further rate cuts this year.

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co.'s Hong Kong-listed shares surged on Monday thanks to a prominent upgrade and expectations for stronger earnings outlook.

Oil was little changed after advancing last week, as traders weighed moves to crack down on Russian flows against forecasts for a surplus later in the year.

South Korea has abandoned a controversial plan to lower the capital gains tax threshold for stock investors, in what would be President Lee Jae Myung's first major policy reversal since taking office in June.

A near-default by a major player has become a flashpoint for South Korea's struggling petrochemical industry, intensifying concerns over corporate debt and prompting government calls for restructuring -- with hints of possible intervention, if needed ...