

HKMA Reports Smooth Debut of Offshore Yuan Repo Market
The HKMA offshore yuan repo market debut was completed smoothly with more than 60 transactions executed by at least 25 institutions,...
Aug 28, 2025


South Korea Firms Commit USD150bn in New US Investments
South Korea US investments are set to expand with companies pledging USD150bn in new commitments during a Washington roundtable....
Aug 27, 2025


Asia Bond Issuance Climbs to USD306bn, Highest Since 2021
Asia bond issuance has surged to USD306bn so far in 2025, the largest since 2021 and 47% higher year-on-year, Bloomberg data show....
Aug 26, 2025


Hong Kong MPF Assets Approach HKD1.47tr in August Record
Hong Kong’s Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) system is set to hit a new high in August, with assets nearing HKD1.47tr (USD188bn). The Hong...
Aug 26, 2025


ICSID Opens Singapore Office to Strengthen Investment Dispute Resolution
The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) will establish its first staffed office outside Washington in...
Aug 26, 2025


Vietnam Banking AI Growth Requires Safeguards, Experts Warn
Vietnam banking AI adoption is rising as banks seek competitiveness and digital transformation, but experts say success depends on...
Aug 25, 2025


China Considers Yuan Stablecoins to Boost Global Currency Use
China yuan stablecoin plans are under review as Beijing considers introducing yuan-backed tokens to accelerate currency...
Aug 25, 2025


Temasek Considers Three-Unit Overhaul to Boost Efficiency
Temasek restructuring is under review as Singapore’s state investor considers splitting into three investment units to sharpen focus and...
Aug 25, 2025


Singapore Office Demand Surges as Hong Kong Office Market Lags
Singapore office demand surged in the first half of 2025, with leasing activity rising 12-fold, making it the strongest in Asia-Pacific,...
Aug 22, 2025


JPMorgan Active ETFs Singapore Expansion Adds Eight New Listings
JPMorgan active ETFs Singapore expansion continues with the registration of eight new funds, including seven research-enhanced index...
Aug 21, 2025


Yangzijiang SME Fund Anchors SGD100m Investment in Singapore Firms
Yangzijiang SME fund participation will anchor a SGD100m vehicle launched by ICH Asset Management, founded by former CEO Vincent Toe, to...
Aug 21, 2025


Thailand Digital Asset Tourism Pilot to Boost Spending by THB175bn
Thailand is launching a Thailand digital asset tourism scheme to allow foreign visitors to convert cryptocurrencies into baht for...
Aug 21, 2025


Hong Kong Banking Talent Gap Emerges in AI and Green Finance
A new study has highlighted a Hong Kong banking talent gap in artificial intelligence, green finance, and regional expertise, posing...
Aug 20, 2025


Deloitte Hong Kong Stock Market Reform Calls for Extended Trading Hours
Deloitte Hong Kong stock market reforms are in focus after the firm recommended extending trading hours to 6 p.m., with a longer-term...
Aug 20, 2025


China Economy Slowdown Deepens as Retail Sales Hit 2025 Low
The China economy slowdown continued in July as industrial output, retail sales, and investment growth weakened, pointing to fragile...
Aug 19, 2025


SUNRATE China Payment License Secured Through RMB315m Transfar Pay Deal
SUNRATE has secured a SUNRATE China payment license through its RMB315m (USD43.8m) acquisition of Transfar Pay from Shenzhen-listed...
Aug 19, 2025


Southeast Asia AI Agent Adoption to Reach 86% by 2026, Survey Finds
A survey by IDC, commissioned by UiPath, projects that 86% of Southeast Asian firms will adopt artificial intelligence agents by 2026, up...
Aug 18, 2025


Taiwan Financial Sector Shows Profit Recovery Signs in July
Taiwan’s financial sector posted early signs of recovery in July as currency depreciation, dividend inflows, and capital gains offset...
Aug 18, 2025


Thailand Mutual Fund Assets Hit Record THB6.19tr in July
Thailand’s mutual fund assets surpassed THB6tr for the first time in July, reaching THB6.19tr (USD168bn), up 4.7% from end-2024,...
Aug 18, 2025


Hong Kong IPO Pipeline Exceeds 210 as Fundraising Surges to HKD127bn
Hong Kong is handling more than 210 IPO applications, with fundraising in the first seven months reaching HKD127bn (USD16.3bn) from 53...
Aug 15, 2025






