Rachel Yeo

Orient Overseas International Ltd. warned that freight rates may come down as seasonal demand wanes and new container ships enter service, amplifying the pain of higher fuel costs.

Haier Smart Home Co. said it’s seeing increased demand for cooling appliances such as air conditioners from Europe and India, helping it offset sluggish demand at home.

Digital home-improvement platform Angi Inc. named Michael Steib chief executive officer to lead the company’s push to focus more on artificial intelligence.

Japanese retail powerhouses Fast Retailing Co. and Seven & i Holdings Co. kick off the region’s earnings season, with the Uniqlo operator’s annual profit expected to surge, while the 7-Eleven parent returns to quarterly sales growth.

Weighing the latest steps to address the demography crisis.

HCL Technologies Ltd. and Tech Mahindra Ltd. are next to report after Tata Consultancy Services Ltd., letting investors gauge how India’s IT sector is navigating concerns over AI disruption and sluggish client spending.

Indian bank earnings will be closely watched after many raked in deposits at the fastest pace in two years.

A surge in hybrid-vehicle exports is set to give Chinese automakers a much-needed third-quarter earnings boost. Import curbs in Europe and exports tax changes at home are now clouding their outlook.

HSBC Holdings Plc and Standard Chartered Plc are expected to sustain strong returns on higher rates and Asian wealth fees, though China’s tighter capital-flow rules and cost pressures cloud the outlook.

ASMPT Ltd. posted its fastest revenue growth of the year on surging AI hardware demand, though a slight miss in its semiconductor division underscored the high bar analysts have set for the chip-gear manufacturer.