

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


MAS Reviews Singapore Governance Code to Address Diverse Corporate Needs
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is reviewing the corporate governance code to create a more tailored framework addressing the...
Aug 15, 2025


Singapore and Hong Kong Rank Among World’s Costliest Golden Visa Markets
Singapore and Hong Kong are ranked among the most expensive golden visa markets globally. Singapore’s Global Investment Programme tops...
Aug 15, 2025


Singapore GDP Growth Forecast Raised After Q2 Outperforms
Singapore GDP growth forecast for 2025 has been upgraded to 1.5%-2.5% from 0.0%-2.0% after the economy expanded 4.4% year-on-year in Q2,...
Aug 14, 2025


European Firms Hong Kong Expansion Boosts Access to Asia
European firms Hong Kong expansion strategies are gaining momentum as companies use the city as a base to enter mainland China and wider...
Aug 13, 2025


Vietnam Bank Credit Growth Caps Set to be Removed from 2026
Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has instructed the State Bank of Vietnam to develop a roadmap to remove Vietnam bank credit...
Aug 12, 2025


China AML Reform Proposes Easing Cash Transaction Reporting Rules
China’s financial regulators have proposed a China AML reform to remove the requirement for individuals to declare the source or purpose...
Aug 12, 2025


Thailand Ups 2025 GDP Forecast as US Slashes Tariffs on Thai Imports
Thailand has raised its 2025 economic growth forecast to between 1.8% and 2.2%, up from 1.5% to 2.0%, after the US lowered proposed...
Aug 11, 2025


Hong Kong Strengthens Position as Global Asset Management and Wealth Hub
Hong Kong is fast solidifying its role as a leading global asset and wealth management centre, driven by tax reform, a strong IPO...
Aug 11, 2025


Hong Kong IPO Market Surges Sixfold to USD16.4bn in 2024 Listing Boom
The Hong Kong IPO market surged in the first seven months of 2024, with 53 companies listing and total IPO fundraising climbing over...
Aug 8, 2025


Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand Expand Local Currency Trade Network
Bank Negara Malaysia, Bank Indonesia, and the Bank of Thailand have expanded their Local Currency Transaction Framework (LCTF) by...
Aug 8, 2025


Malaysian Banks Show Resilience in Q2 Despite Higher Provisions
Malaysian banks are expected to remain resilient in H2 2025, despite a projected quarter-on-quarter rise in loan loss provisions in Q2,...
Aug 7, 2025


CICC and Galaxy Launch USD1bn Southeast Asia Funds Amid China Outbound Push
China International Capital Corp (CICC) and China Galaxy Securities are launching more than USD1bn in new funds across Southeast Asia,...
Aug 7, 2025


US Leads Asia Real Estate Investment in Q2 2025 with USD5bn in Deals
US investment in Asia-Pacific real estate surged 31% year-on-year to USD4.97bn in Q2 2025, driven by investor demand for yield and...
Aug 6, 2025

