

US businesses in China more optimistic, yet cautious on investment
US businesses in China have grown more optimistic about bilateral relations and profit prospects compared to last year, according to a...
Feb 5, 2024


Philippines poised to become Asian tiger economy, says trade chief
Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo Pascual is optimistic about the Philippines becoming a leading tiger economy in Asia, backed by...
Feb 5, 2024


Vietnam’s real estate sector shows signs of recovery amid challenges
Vietnamese real estate companies have shown resilience amid a sluggish market, with notable firms reporting significant profits. No Va...
Feb 5, 2024


ADB sets record with USD9.8bn climate finance in 2023
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has pledged a record USD9.8bn in climate finance for 2023 to support Asia and the Pacific in reducing...
Feb 2, 2024


Vietnamese banks’ profits soar from securities
Vietnamese commercial banks experienced a dramatic increase in profits from securities investment and trading in Q4 2023, driven by a...
Feb 2, 2024


IMF upgrades Asia’s 2024 growth forecast
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts that emerging Asian economies will grow by 5.2% in 2024, a slight decrease from 5.4% in...
Feb 1, 2024


China to merge hundreds of rural banks amid financial strain
China is initiating a vast consolidation in its banking sector, planning to merge numerous rural lenders into regional powerhouses to...
Feb 1, 2024


Singapore’s investment landscape shows resilience
Singapore’s Economic Development Board (EDB) announced a SGD12.7bn investment in 2023, surpassing its medium-to-long term targets but...
Jan 31, 2024


Investment potential of ammonia as renewable fuel explored at Asia Futurist event
Jonathan Watkin and Daniel Jiang from Sustainable Energy Investments Ltd, recently spoke at the Asia Futurist event about renewable...
Jan 31, 2024


Malaysia’s economy predicted to grow 4.5% this year
Malaysia’s economy is forecasted to grow by 4.5% in 2024, according to Hong Leong Bank Bhd (HLB). This positive outlook is attributed to...
Jan 30, 2024


DBS predicts significant GDP growth for Taiwan
DBS Bank forecasts a robust 3.5% GDP growth for Taiwan in 2024, a notable increase from last year’s 1.1%, fueled by a rebound in exports...
Jan 29, 2024


HSBC predicts 6% growth for Vietnam’s economy in 2024
Vietnam’s economy is projected to grow by 6% in 2024, surpassing its growth in 2023, according to HSBC Vietnam economists. This growth is...
Jan 26, 2024


Economic czar calls for more Philippines firms to go public
Frederick Go, Secretary of the Office of the Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (OSAPIEA), aims to...
Jan 26, 2024


China to step up efforts to attract foreign firms
China reaffirms its commitment to attracting foreign investment and ensuring the legal rights of foreign companies, as stated by Li...
Jan 25, 2024


Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia strengthen financial ties
Hong Kong’s Financial Services Development Council (FSDC) and Saudi Arabia’s Financial Sector Development Program (FSDP) have signed a...
Jan 25, 2024


China's economy according to Paul Krugman
Paul Krugman, Nobel-prizewinning economist, has written an opinion piece in the New York Times arguing that the Chinese economy is in...
Jan 24, 2024


China urges HSBC to strengthen HK’s financial hub role
China’s Vice President Han Zheng of China, following a meeting with HSBC Chairman Mark Tucker in Beijing, has called on HSBC to enhance...
Jan 24, 2024


Insurer calls for enhanced financial literacy among Malaysia’s youth
Prudential Malaysia Assurance Bhd (PAMB) is advocating for enhanced financial literacy among young Malaysians, particularly in...
Jan 24, 2024


Economic reforms needed in China, says UBS amid market rout
UBS Group AG’s wealth management arm stresses that the People’s Bank of China’s monetary easing effects are already factored into market...
Jan 23, 2024


Vietnam set for 6% growth in 2024, boosted by export revival
Vietnam’s economy is projected to grow by 6% in 2024, rebounding from the previous year’s slowdown, according to the ASEAN+3...
Jan 22, 2024







