

Hong Kong’s finance jobs rebound as IPOs recover
Hong Kong’s investment banking job market is showing signs of recovery, with licensed finance professionals rising to 42,254 in February...
May 16, 2025


South Korea, US step up trade ties with new pact
The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) and the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM) signed a strategic partnership...
May 16, 2025


US–China slash tariffs, lift stocks on de‑escalation deal
Global equities rallied on Monday after weekend talks in Switzerland produced a provisional US‑China accord that slashes tit‑for‑tat...
May 15, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025

