Malaysia emerges as cautious investment target: Knight Frank
Malaysia is drawing renewed interest from global investors as a diversification play in Southeast Asia, driven by improving fundamentals...
May 7
Wealthy Chinese homebuyers shift from US to Asia and Canada
High-net-worth Chinese buyers are redirecting their real estate investments away from the United States toward alternative markets such...
May 6
China’s CIC to exit US PE funds amid tensions
China Investment Corporation (CIC) is seeking to sell about USD1bn worth of US private equity investments in the secondary market,...
May 5
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
Beijing vows better business climate for foreign firms
China will continue to offer a world-class business environment for foreign firms, including German automakers, with market-driven...
May 2
British asset manager Schroders to expand in Hong Kong
British asset manager Schroders plans to expand in Hong Kong as it targets Asia-Pacific’s growing wealth management and pension sectors,...
May 1
Vietnam committed to building first International Financial Centre
Vietnam’s National Assembly could review a draft resolution for the development of an International Financial Centre (IFC) as early as...
Apr 30
Thailand courts Korean investment for financial hub push
Thailand has invited South Korean investors to participate in its newly launched Thailand Financial Hub initiative, aimed at positioning...
Apr 28
Beijing opens more sectors to foreign investment in 2025 list
China has reduced the number of industries restricted for foreign investment to 106 from 117 under its updated 2025 “negative list”,...
Apr 28
Hong Kong backs nearly 5,900 new Shenzhen firms in 2024
Hong Kong invested in nearly 5,900 new enterprises in Shenzhen in 2024, underscoring growing economic integration within the...
Apr 25
Chinese funds withdraw US private equity investments
Several Chinese state-backed funds have withdrawn capital from US private equity (PE) firms as rising geopolitical tensions between China...
Apr 24
Japan’s Nomura to acquire Macquarie’s asset management units in US, Europe
Nomura will acquire Macquarie Group’s public asset management operations in the US and Europe for about USD1.8 billion, in a deal set to...
Apr 24
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
Hong Kong ends MPF offsetting rule
Hong Kong will scrap the Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) offsetting mechanism on May 1, a move expected to boost workers’ retirement...
Apr 23
Japan’s Fukoku Mutual shifts to superlong government bonds
Fukoku Mutual Life Insurance plans to increase its holdings of Japan’s superlong government bonds this fiscal year, taking advantage of...
Apr 23
HK moves toward paperless share trading
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) will roll out the uncertificated securities market regime in early 2026, following...
Apr 22
Rich South Koreans favour safe-haven, digital assets
Wealthy South Koreans are increasingly shifting away from real estate in favour of safer and diversified assets, according to the 2025...
Apr 21
Indonesia, Qatar launch USD4bn development fund
Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund Danantara Indonesia and the Qatar Investment Authority will jointly manage a USD4bn investment fund to...
Apr 18
Malaysia’s largest asset manager says US, China remain part of portfolio
Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB), Malaysia’s largest asset manager, said US and China assets will remain a core part of its portfolio...
Apr 17
Japan’s Dai-ichi Life buys 15% stake in Australia’s Challenger
Dai-ichi Life Holdings will acquire a 15.1% stake in Australian life insurer Challenger Ltd for JPY80bn ($559m) from MS&AD Insurance...
Apr 17
