

Asian family offices trim US stakes on Trump tariff risk
A growing number of Asian family offices are paring US assets as President Donald Trump’s tariff‑driven policy shifts rattle confidence...
May 13


Thailand cuts growth forecast on US tariff impact
Thailand’s economy is projected to grow between 2.0% and 2.2% in 2024, down from an earlier forecast of 2.4% to 2.9%, due to pressure...
May 9


Vietnam pushes banks to build global brands
Vietnam’s central bank is urging domestic banks to adopt long-term brand strategies to enhance global competitiveness, with a goal of...
May 8


ASEAN+3 launches crisis lending facility
Finance ministers from Japan, China, South Korea, and the 10 ASEAN countries have agreed to launch a new emergency lending facility under...
May 7


Taiwan average household wealth nears USD590K
Taiwan’s average net household wealth hit a record NTD18.89m (USD589,999) in 2023, up 6.56% from a year earlier, driven by gains in...
May 5


Asia to lead global financial inclusion in 2024, analysts say
Asia’s financial inclusion rate is projected to reach 69.5% in 2024, surpassing the global average of 67.4%, according to a newly...
May 2


HKMA taps cargo data to streamline trade financing
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has launched CargoX, a new initiative aimed at helping banks better assess companies for trade...
May 1


South Korea’s financial literacy tops OECD average despite decline
South Korean adults scored higher than the OECD average in financial literacy despite a slight decline from previous years, a survey by...
May 1


World Bank sees Philippines reaching upper middle-income status by 2027
The Philippines is more likely to achieve upper middle-income status by 2027, a year later than the government’s 2026 target, the World...
May 1


California overtakes Japan as world’s fourth-largest economy
California has surpassed Japan and would be the world’s fourth-largest economy if it were a country, with nominal GDP reaching USD4.1tr...
Apr 29


Thailand, Malaysia strengthen ASEAN trade ties amid US policy shifts
Thailand and Malaysia have reinforced ASEAN trade cooperation in response to recent US tariff measures, following bilateral talks between...
Apr 29


China confident of meeting 2025 growth target
China’s state planner expressed confidence that the country will achieve its 2025 economic growth target of around 5%, pledging to roll...
Apr 29


South Korea growth misses forecast, GDP shrinks 0.2%
South Korea’s economy contracted 0.2% in the first quarter of 2025 from the previous quarter, marking its first on-quarter decline in...
Apr 25


Taiwan banks roll out liquidity relief for tariff-hit firms
The Bankers Association of the ROC has introduced a relief package to support Taiwanese firms facing liquidity stress after the U.S....
Apr 24


Asian investors lag in digital investing: Survey
Retail investors in Asia are less likely to hold investments on digital platforms than their global peers, despite relying heavily on...
Apr 23


South Korea, Thailand push for trade deal in latest EPA talks
South Korea and Thailand are holding the fifth round of negotiations this week to finalise their Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA),...
Apr 23


Philippines a safe haven amid global trade risks, UBS says
UBS Investment Bank expects the Philippines to remain relatively insulated from global trade uncertainties and retaliatory tariffs,...
Apr 22


Global economy faces recessionary path, UN says
Global economic growth is projected to slow to 2.3% in 2025, down from 2.8% in 2024, placing the world on a recessionary path, the UN...
Apr 21


Malaysia, China strengthen ties as US tariffs loom
China and Malaysia signed 31 preliminary cooperation agreements during President Xi Jinping’s state visit, underscoring Beijing’s bid to...
Apr 18


Indonesia targets US talks to counter tariff impact
Indonesia is set to hold a week-long series of trade, investment, and financial-sector talks in Washington from April 16 to 23 as it...
Apr 16







