Highlights:

• Nvidia Gets US License to Ship Some H200 Chips to China — Nvidia secured a license to ship a limited quantity of less advanced H200 chips to Chinese customers, marking progress in returning to the world's largest semiconductor market. Bloomberg Technology

• Former US Air Force Major Accused of Training Chinese Pilots — A retired US Air Force major was arrested on accusations of training Chinese military pilots, the Justice Department announced. Bloomberg Markets

• Indian Banks Snap Up Bonds as Holdings Approach Regulatory Floor — Indian banks are accelerating bond purchases as their holdings near the regulatory minimum threshold, with higher yields driving demand. Bloomberg Markets

• High Expectations Raise Risk of Earnings Downgrades for Indian Small Caps — Elevated valuations in Indian small-cap stocks limit upside potential and raise downgrade risk, according to CLSA. Bloomberg Markets

• Asia's Biggest Banks Line Up Bids for HSBC Indonesia Assets — Major Asian banks are preparing bids for HSBC's retail assets in Indonesia to expand their presence in Southeast Asia's largest economy. Bloomberg Markets

• Australian Capex Powered by Renewables, Backing Hawkish RBA Tilt — Australian business investment exceeded expectations in Q4, driven by renewable energy projects, supporting the Reserve Bank's recent rate hike. Bloomberg Markets

• Shell in Talks With Adnoc, Others Over Australia LNG Stake Sale — Shell is negotiating with companies including an Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. unit over a minority stake in its A$34 billion North West Shelf gas export facility. Bloomberg Markets

• Marks & Spencer to Exit the Philippines' Shifting Retail Market — The British retailer will leave the Philippines after four decades as changing consumer preferences reshape the retail landscape. Bloomberg Markets

• China Steel Mills Asked to Curb Output During Government Meeting — Chinese authorities requested northern steel mills temporarily reduce operations to help lower pollution during March government meetings. Bloomberg Markets

• BOJ Hawk Calls for More Hikes After Takaichi Nominates Doves — The Bank of Japan's most hawkish board member renewed calls for rate increases a day after Prime Minister Takaichi signaled preference for continued loose monetary policy. Bloomberg Markets