1.日本撥1,000億美元 應對圓匯升幅
東京推出為期一年的計劃，支援本土公司到海外收購，以日圓換取海外資產，抵消圓匯升值的衝擊。
2. 中遠太平洋半年盈利漲25%
該中國最大貨櫃港經營商，在期內獲利2.37億美元。該公司處理的標準貨櫃達2,420萬個，按年上升20%。
3. 香港恆生指數下跌逾400點
亞太市偏軟，加上投資者獲利回吐，以致恆生指數倒退2%，收報19,466.80。中國上證綜合指數也下跌12點至2,541點。
4. 穆迪降日本主權評級
基於該國經濟增長疲弱，美國信貨評級機構穆迪把日本的評級，由Aa2調低至Aa3，未來展望為「穩定」。東京日經平均指數微跌1.1%，收市報8,639.61。
5. 赫茲伙通用電氣拓中國電動車市場
該家美國租車業務集團與通用電氣簽約，在中國主要城市提供電動車租賃服務，並且會設立770個充電站作為援助。
6. 印加福半年盈利升12%
印尼最大食品公司Indofood透露，上半年度盈利為1.851億美元。季度收入按年增長21%，至25.6億美元。
7. 大宇造船獲2.8億美元合約
該南韓巨擘接獲Excelerate能源的合約，將興建一艘浮動式儲存船隻。有關新船預期在2014年首季交付。
8. 達達鋼鐵斥430萬美元荷設廠
該印度大型鋼鐵商決定，在荷蘭的鋼鐵廠內增建一個鋼管生產設施。有關安排可創造19份職位，並且滿足該歐洲國家的汽車業需求。
9. 他信前妻上訴判無罪
泰國上訴庭判處前總理的離婚妻子的逃稅罪不成立。她是被指在2007年一項轉移股份安排逃稅1,800萬美元，2008年被一審判罪成入獄3年。
10. 漁政船航釣島中日互槓
日本海上保安廳消息說，中國兩艘漁政船在周三清晨闖入尖閣列島（即釣魚島）附近海域。保安廳稱，中國漁政船201號在回答日方警告時表示，「釣魚島是中國固有領土，我們在執行自己的公務」。日本外務事務次官已向中國駐日大使程永華提出抗議。
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1. Japan Sets up US$100B Facility to Counter Strong Yen
The measure will be effective for 1 year and encourage Japanese currency for foreign currency-denominated assets, aiding to promote mergers and acquisitions and secure resources.
2. Cosco Pacific Profit Climbs 25%
The largest container terminal owner in China reported a net profit of US$237 million in H1. It handled 24.2 million boxes in the period, 20% more than a year earlier.
3. Hang Seng Closes 408 Lower
The Hong Kong benchmark index closed 2% lower at 19,466 after profit-taking from 2 days of strong gains. China's Shanghai composite index fell 0.51% to 2,541.
4. Moody's Downgrades Japan Debt Rating
The rating agency cut Japan's rating to Aa3 from Aa2 and the outlook is stable due to the weakening economy. Moody's has warned about the downgrade back in May. Nikkei 225 fell 1.1% to 8,639.
5. Hertz, GE to Develop Electric Auto Venture in China
Both groups will sign an agreement to offer electric vehicles to be leased both to Chinese companies and individuals, with some 770 charging stations to be set up in major cities in the nation.
6. Indofood H1 Profit Jumps 12% on Year
Indonesia's food producer posted a net income of US$185.1 million in the first 6 months of the fiscal year. Revenue climbed 21% to US$2.56 billion.
7. Daewoo Shipbuilding Wins US$280M Order
The South Korean firm received the order from Excelerate Energy to build a floating storage and regasification vessel. The ship will be delivered by Q1 of 2014.
8. Tata Steel Sets up US$4.3M Facility in Netherlands
The Indian industrial giant will build a steel-tube facility in the European country, creating 19 jobs and will meet demand from the automobile sector.
9. Thaksin's ex-Wife Acquitted in Tax Evasion Case
The Bangkok Appeals Court overturned the Potjaman Na Pombejra's 2008 conviction and 3-year jail sentence. The case involved a 2007 share transfer deal worth US$18 million.
10. Japan Protests over China Ships in Disputed Water
Tokyo summoned the Chinese ambassador on Wednesday after 2 Chinese ships briefly entered what it regards as its territorial waters near the East China Sea islets. There was no immediate comment from China, but Japan's Coast Guard quoted the Chinese side as saying they were in Chinese waters.