

Multifamily property remains core for cross-border investing
Despite growing caution toward cross-border property deals, international investors are ramping up their US real estate exposure,...
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China, ASEAN seal trade deal upgrade
China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have concluded talks on an upgraded free trade agreement that expands into...
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Hong Kong’s rich under pressure to sell homes amid debt squeeze
Hong Kong’s wealthy families are unloading luxury homes as property values slump and debt pressures mount. A sea-view villa once owned by...
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Vietnam eases rules for foreign investment accounts
Vietnam will simplify the process for opening indirect investment accounts starting June 16 under Circular 03/2025/TT-NHNN, replacing a...
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HK’s finance chief urges family businesses to embrace sustainability
Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan called on family businesses to take a leading role in sustainability, urging them to scale green...
2 days ago


74% of Singapore HNW clients want AI in wealth advice says EY
High-net-worth clients in Singapore are leading global expectations for AI integration in wealth management, with 74% expecting their...
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Corporate financing in South Korea climbs on debt surge
Corporate direct financing in South Korea surged sharply in April as companies ramped up debt sales amid mounting uncertainties from US...
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Philippines emerges as US ‘friendshoring’ hub, HSBC says
The Philippines is emerging as a key “friendshoring” destination for the US and a secondary hub for China-based companies, HSBC Global...
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Rustem Family Office backs SG fintech CrediLinq's USD8.5m funding
Rustem Family Office joined Citi North America, OM/VC, and MS&AD Ventures in backing CrediLinq’s USD8.5m Series A round as the...
3 days ago


Hong Kong courts overseas insurers amid global trade risks
Hong Kong is inviting overseas-incorporated insurers with significant local operations to re-domicile in the city, aiming to boost its...
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Shanghai exchange may open domestic nickel futures to foreign investors
The Shanghai Futures Exchange (ShFE) is weighing a move to open its domestic nickel futures contract to foreign investors via China’s...
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Vietnam proposes law amendments to boost bad debt handling
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) released a draft law amending the Law on Credit Institutions to improve bad debt management and...
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HSBC conference spotlights Taiwan’s investment appeal
HSBC Taiwan hosted the 2025 HSBC Taiwan Conference in Taipei on May 19–20, gathering nearly 60 listed companies and over 400...
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Japan's Kato eyes FX talks with US Treasury amid trade tensions
Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said he plans to discuss foreign exchange matters with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent,...
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Fitch flags Taiwan Life insurers on negative watch
Fitch Ratings placed Taiwan’s major life insurers on negative credit watch, citing risks from the sharp appreciation of the New Taiwan...
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Thailand GDP beats forecast on pre-tariff orders
Thailand’s economy grew 3.1% year-on-year in Q1, beating expectations as businesses rushed orders ahead of a possible 36% US tariff, the...
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Eastspring names Michael Chang head of investments for Malaysia
Eastspring Investments, the asset management arm of Prudential plc, has appointed Michael Chang as Head of Investments for Eastspring...
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Taiwan insurers suffer their worst loss in 18 months
Taiwan’s largest insurers posted combined losses of nearly TWD19bn (USD624m) in April, the worst monthly shortfall in 18 months, amid...
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Cross-border fund access expands with HK-Ireland pact
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Central Bank of Ireland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to...
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GIC takes minority stake in asset servicer Citco
Citco, a global asset servicer, has entered a strategic partnership with GIC, with the Singapore sovereign wealth fund taking a minority...
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