

HKMA Grants Restricted Banking Licence to ABN AMRO Clearing
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) restricted banking licence has been granted to ABN AMRO Clearing Bank N.V. (AACB), effective 29...
Sep 2, 2025


Dusit Thani Faces Family Office Power Struggle Over Board Control
A shareholder battle has erupted at Thailand’s Dusit Thani as the founder’s family office, Chanut and Children, seeks to oust Acting...
Sep 1, 2025


Vietnam Proposes Ending Licences for Overseas Investment to Boost Capital Flows
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has proposed scrapping overseas investment registration certificates under a draft revision of the Law on...
Sep 1, 2025


Bitcoin Hong Kong 2026: Global Summit Returns to the City
Bitcoin Hong Kong 2026 will return on 27–28 August 2026, BTC Inc. said, underscoring the city’s role in the global crypto economy. The...
Aug 29, 2025


SinoPac Considers Life Insurance Entry After Acquisition Spree
SinoPac life insurance expansion is under consideration as the financial group weighs a move into the sector following a series of...
Aug 29, 2025


Insurer FWD Expands Hong Kong HQ in Biggest Office Lease of 2025
Richard Li’s FWD Group has signed a 10-year lease with Swire Properties to expand its Hong Kong headquarters in the city’s largest office...
Aug 29, 2025


Vietnam Digital Assets Law Spurs Banks to Enter Crypto Market
Vietnam’s new Vietnam digital assets law will take effect on 1 January 2026, establishing a legal framework for cryptocurrencies and...
Aug 28, 2025


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

