

Vietnam's insurance sector shows early 2024 growth
Vietnam’s insurance industry has witnessed a rebound in the first two months of 2024, with the Ministry of Finance reporting a 1.6%...
Mar 14, 2024


Sustainability Week Asia's Day 2 agenda tackles net-zero transition, green economy
The second day of the 3rd Annual Sustainability Week Asia event was held on March 12 at The Athenee Hotel, and engaged leaders in...
Mar 13, 2024


Philippines' pre-need sector witnesses robust growth in 2023
The Philippine pre-need industry’s net income soared nearly five-fold to PHP2.09bn (USD38m) in 2023 from PHP429.6m in 2022, driven by a...
Mar 13, 2024


Singapore business optimism hits yearly high in Q2 2024
Singapore’s Business Optimism Index (BOI) has reached a one-year high in Q2 of 2024, marking a continuous growth trajectory, as reported...
Mar 13, 2024


Sustainability Week Asia kickstarts in Bangkok
Bangkok’s The Athenee Hotel hosts the third annual Sustainability Week Asia from March 11-13, uniting leaders in sustainability to...
Mar 12, 2024


Malaysian sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional's profit triple in 2023
Khazanah Nasional Bhd, Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund, reported a 4% increase in net asset value (NAV) to MYR84.8bn (USD18bn) in 2023,...
Mar 12, 2024


Hong Kong accountants urged to adopt European sustainable standards
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Hong Kong recently hosted a fireside chat with European sustainability pioneers....
Mar 11, 2024


Vietnamese businesses seek more support amid 2024 challenges
Vietnamese businesses are calling for increased support to navigate challenges and embrace green production and digital transformation. A...
Mar 11, 2024


Chinese investment in Asia-Pacific soars by 37% in 2023
Chinese investment in the Asia-Pacific region surged by 37% in 2023; reaching nearly USD20bn, defying the global downturn and the...
Mar 8, 2024


Cross-border digital transfers set for 2026 in Southeast Asia
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) plans to launch an instant cross-border digital remittance service in Southeast Asia by July 2026,...
Mar 8, 2024


China projects confidence in economic strategy at annual gathering
Delegates across China are converging in Beijing for the nation’s paramount political assembly, aiming to outline economic strategies...
Mar 7, 2024


Citi’s CEO forecasts rise in banking fees, Q1 optimism
Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser anticipates a low-teens percentage increase in investment banking fees in Q1 versus Q4 2023, despite expecting...
Mar 7, 2024


Thai economy set for second-half surge, forecasts unchanged
Thailand’s economy is projected to grow by 2.8%-3.3% in 2024, according to the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and...
Mar 7, 2024


Taiwan sees steady economic growth in January
In January, Taiwan’s economic indicators showed steady growth, with the National Development Council’s (NDC) business climate monitor...
Mar 6, 2024


M&A slowdown forces HK law firms to downsize office space
Hong Kong’s leading law firms are downsizing their office space in prime areas due to reduced activity in mergers, acquisitions, and IPOs...
Mar 6, 2024


Thailand’s economic crisis spurs urgent stimulus measures
Thailand faces a dire economic situation, with the prime minister’s chief of staff, Prommin Lertsuridej, emphasising the urgency of...
Mar 5, 2024


Japan considers declaring end to decades-long deflation
Japan is contemplating declaring an end to its longstanding deflation, as reported by Kyodo news agency, based on insights from informed...
Mar 5, 2024


Malaysia’s EPF announces record dividend payout for 2023
Malaysia’s Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has declared a record dividend payout of MYR57.8bn (USD12.2m) for 2023, with a 5.5% rate for...
Mar 4, 2024


AI set to transform 75% of banking tasks, Accenture finds
Accenture’s analysis reveals artificial intelligence (AI) could assist or replace tasks comprising nearly three-quarters of bank...
Mar 4, 2024


Islamic finance in Indonesia hits USD156.8bn
Indonesia’s Islamic financial industry has demonstrated significant growth, with its sharia finance assets increasing by 6.75% to...
Feb 28, 2024







