Japan’s Topix index

Developed economies may instead accept a smaller population and lower growth, focusing instead on keeping GDP per capita high.

Japan’s Topix index dropped as much as 1.6%, while the yen rebounded from losses following the report.

SINGAPORE (Sept 21): Singapore-based hedge funds outperformed Asian rivals during the first seven months of the year thanks to a greater focus on India and global markets, according to data provider Eurekahedge.