

AmCham: Only 66% of US firms profitable in China last year
US companies in China are reporting record-low profits and business confidence amid escalating US-China tensions and a slowing Chinese...
Sep 16, 2024


Cathay Financial Raises Taiwan GDP Forecast to 3.7%
Cathay Financial Holding Co raised its GDP growth forecast for Taiwan this year from 3.6% to 3.7%, citing stronger-than-expected exports,...
Sep 12, 2024


Belt and Road Summit 2024 to highlight sustainable growth and cooperation
The 2024 Belt and Road Summit , organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), convened senior government officials and...
Sep 10, 2024


Singapore business confidence hits two-year high in Q4
Business confidence in Singapore has risen for the fifth consecutive quarter, reaching a two-year peak in Q4 of 2024, according to the...
Sep 10, 2024


Philippine CEOs optimistic about revenue growth despite global uncertainties
A recent survey conducted by PwC Philippines in partnership with the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) reveals strong...
Sep 9, 2024


Bursa Malaysia moves to attract more foreign investors with more liquidity
Malaysia’s stock exchange is taking steps to reduce the dominance of large domestic investors to boost trading and attract foreign...
Sep 6, 2024


Vietnam proposes major cuts in business regulations for 2025
The Ministry of Industry and Trade in Vietnam has proposed to cut or simplify 69 business conditions and administrative procedures for...
Sep 5, 2024


Indonesia and South Korea launch currency cooperation for trade
Bank Indonesia (BI) and the Bank of Korea, along with South Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance, have finalised a Local Currency...
Sep 4, 2024


Thailand to slash taxes for financial hub initiative
Thailand’s Ministry of Finance is poised to reduce personal and corporate income tax rates for approved individuals and businesses as...
Aug 30, 2024


Thai listed companies see 9.7% profit jump in H1
Net profits of listed companies on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) surged 9.7% year-on-year to THB519bn in the first half of 2024,...
Aug 27, 2024


Insurtech deals in SE Asia hit USD2.35bn in 2023
Insurtech deals in Southeast Asia surged to USD2.35bn in 2023, up from USD538m in 2022, despite macroeconomic challenges, according to an...
Aug 27, 2024


Philippines’ embedded finance to grow 42% annually
The Philippines’ financial industry is poised to drive a 42% annual growth in the embedded finance sector, according to a recent Fintech...
Aug 26, 2024


Thai economy nears crisis amid export decline says finance minister
Thailand’s economy is nearing crisis due to declining exports and uncompetitive manufacturing, said caretaker Finance Minister Pichai...
Aug 23, 2024


Digital economy forecast to capture 17% of global GDP by 2028
Forrester’s Global Digital Economy Forecast, 2023-2028 report, released on August 19, projects the digital economy to swell to...
Aug 20, 2024


Japan’s GDP surges 3.1%, beating forecasts
Japan’s economy grew by an annualized 3.1% in April-June, surpassing expectations due to a solid rise in consumption, according to data...
Aug 16, 2024


Key US-China economic officials to meet in Shanghai
Senior US and Chinese economic officials will meet in Shanghai on Aug. 15-16 for the first time since China outlined its long-term...
Aug 14, 2024


Thailand forms committee for financial hub
The Finance Ministry is forming a 34-member committee, chaired by Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul, to develop policies and...
Aug 13, 2024


Foreign investors withdraw billions from China in Q2
Foreign investors withdrew a record amount from China last quarter, reflecting deep pessimism about the world's second-largest economy....
Aug 13, 2024


Singapore Q2 GDP grows 2.9%, exceeding expectations
Singapore's economy grew 2.9% year-on-year in the April-June quarter, matching official estimates and exceeding market expectations,...
Aug 13, 2024


ADB holds growth forecasts for Southeast Asia steady
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) maintained its 2024 and 2025 growth projections for Southeast Asia, citing a “solid improvement” in...
Jul 18, 2024







