Economists have lowered growth forecasts for Singapore and Hong Kong in the second half of 2025, citing rising risks from higher US...

South Korea fell three spots to 17th in the 2025 Heritage Foundation Index of Economic Freedom, despite its overall score rising to 74...

Nearly one-third of South Korea’s largest companies reported worsening financial conditions this year, according to a survey by Mono...

Japanese corporate capital expenditure fell 0.2% year-on-year in the fourth quarter, marking the first decline in nearly four years, as...

Hong Kong’s financial sector stands to benefit from artificial intelligence advancements, China’s financial liberalisation, and rising...

Corporate liquidations in Singapore surged to a record high in 2024, with 307 firms shuttered, up from 201 the previous year, according...

Malaysia’s economy is projected to grow 4.7% this year, supported by strong momentum, though external risks remain, the International...

China plans to inject at least CNY400bn (USD56bn) into three of its largest banks in the coming months as part of efforts to stabilise...

Hong Kong’s 2025-26 financial budget introduces new measures to support startups, drive innovation, and attract global investment,...

Chief financial officers (CFOs) across Southeast Asia are showing increased optimism about economic prospects despite ongoing...

China is stepping up efforts to attract foreign businesses after inbound investment fell to its lowest level since 1992. The Commerce...

Hong Kong’s job market is recovering, with financial services and technology sectors leading in headcount and salary growth. Recruitment...

Japan’s economy grew at an annualised 2.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024, exceeding forecasts of 0.3%, driven by steady exports and...

Malaysia will host a joint summit in May with China, ASEAN, and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to strengthen economic ties amid...

Thailand’s economy grew 2.5% in 2024, below the 2.7% forecast and lagging regional peers despite a pickup from 2% in 2023, official data...

Major Japanese firms are set to post a record combined net profit for the fourth straight year in fiscal 2024, driven by Bank of Japan...

The UK has intensified private discussions to strengthen financial services ties with Hong Kong, deploying Treasury officials in late...

Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs plans to establish a trade and investment centre in Fukuoka, Kyushu, to support Taiwanese firms...

Vietnam ranks sixth among 13 countries and territories identified as top investment destinations over the next 12 months, according to...

DBS Hong Kong expects the city’s loans market to stagnate in 2025 after a 6% decline in total loans in 2024, citing a property market...