

Geopolitical risk leads family offices to alternatives: BlackRock
BlackRock has published its 2025 Global Family Office Survey , finding that geopolitical uncertainty topped the list of concerns for 84%...
3 days ago


Hong Kong, Shanghai ink plan to deepen financial ties
Hong Kong and Shanghai have signed a cooperation plan to deepen financial ties, reinforcing China’s goal of boosting its global financial...
3 days ago


Taiwan’s financial sector cuts China exposure to record low
Taiwanese financial institutions’ exposure to China fell to a record-low TWD876.95bn (USD29.71bn) by end-April, down 15.89% from a year...
4 days ago


South Korea forms task force to address US trade, tariff issues
South Korea has launched a task force to address trade and tariff issues with the US following Washington’s announcement of 50% tariffs...
4 days ago


FDI to developing economies hits 18-year low: World Bank
Foreign direct investment (FDI) into developing economies fell to USD435bn in 2023, the lowest since 2005, due to rising trade barriers...
5 days ago


Thailand trails ASEAN peers in innovation
Thai businesses lag behind ASEAN peers in innovation and R&D, posing a serious threat to SME competitiveness, according to the World...
7 days ago


Japan business mood turns negative amid US tariff fears
Japan’s business sentiment deteriorated in the April-June quarter for the first time in over a year, with growing concerns over US...
Jun 16


World Bank cuts 2025 global growth forecast to 2.3%
The World Bank cut its 2025 global growth forecast to 2.3%, down 0.4 percentage point, citing rising trade barriers and heightened...
Jun 13


Trump, Xi agree to renew trade talks
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed to resume trade negotiations following a 90-minute call that...
Jun 11


South Korea, Thailand launch new round of trade talks in Seoul
South Korea and Thailand began their sixth round of negotiations for a bilateral economic partnership agreement (EPA) on Tuesday in...
Jun 10


SE Asian firms’ business outlook falls to 48% after US tariffs: UOB
Business sentiment across ASEAN and Greater China has dropped sharply following the announcement of new US tariffs, according to UOB’s...
Jun 9


Vietnam attracts USD18.4bn foreign investment through May
Foreign investment in Vietnam reached nearly USD18.4bn in the first five months of 2025, up 51% from a year earlier, according to the...
Jun 6


HKIFA sees no immediate need for MPF to cut US bonds
The Hong Kong Investment Funds Association (HKIFA) said Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) trustees are not required to reduce their holdings...
Jun 6


Indonesia GDP growth to slow to 4.7% in 2025: OECD
Indonesia’s economy is forecast to grow by 4.7% in 2025 and 4.8% in 2026, slightly below previous projections, due to weaker external...
Jun 5


South Korea’s new president faces fragile economy
South Korea’s new president faces a fragile economy marked by declining investment, weak consumption, and rising external trade...
Jun 4


ASEAN to avoid trade deals that undermine region
Southeast Asian leaders agreed not to strike US tariff deals that could harm fellow ASEAN economies, Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar...
Jun 2


Countries in ASEAN+ to ramp up AI investment this year: Lenovo
ASEAN+ companies are set to boost AI spending by 2.7 times this year, outpacing global trends, as firms prioritise productivity, Lenovo...
May 30


Singapore firms less optimistic about growth in international trade
Nearly 90% of Singapore-based firms are reassessing business models and investment plans due to tariff volatility, according to HSBC’s...
May 30


Economists slash 2025 GDP forecasts for Malaysia, Thailand
Economists have downgraded 2025 growth forecasts for Malaysia and Thailand amid escalating global trade tensions. Thailand’s GDP is now...
May 30


Taiwan business confidence hits two-year low
Taiwan’s business confidence dropped to a two-year low in April as manufacturers grew wary of US tariff threats, according to a survey by...
May 29