South Korea forms task force to address US trade, tariff issues
South Korea has launched a task force to address trade and tariff issues with the US following Washington’s announcement of 50% tariffs...
6 days ago
Philippine SEC cancels 401 lenders for non-compliance
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revoked the registrations and licences of 401 lending companies for repeated...
Jun 17
Japan business mood turns negative amid US tariff fears
Japan’s business sentiment deteriorated in the April-June quarter for the first time in over a year, with growing concerns over US...
Jun 16
HK looks for ‘first-mover’ edge over US, Singapore in payments
Hong Kong is positioning itself as a global stablecoin hub with one of the world’s most comprehensive regulatory frameworks, set to take...
Jun 16
Taiwan regulator tightens M&A rules for financial sector
Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission unveiled plans to tighten rules on mergers and acquisitions in the financial sector,...
Jun 16
Thai bourse sees continued foreign outflows amid calls for policy clarity
Foreign investors have sold more than THB400bn (USD11bn) in Thai equities over the past three years, citing a lack of policy clarity and...
Jun 12
HK-Mainland fast payment link to begin mid-year with quotas
Cross-border fast payment services between Hong Kong and mainland China are expected to launch by mid-2025, the Hong Kong Monetary...
Jun 11
South Korea, Thailand launch new round of trade talks in Seoul
South Korea and Thailand began their sixth round of negotiations for a bilateral economic partnership agreement (EPA) on Tuesday in...
Jun 10
Philippine SEC expands AI use to boost investor protection
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is advancing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in its operations to enhance...
Jun 10
Vietnam attracts USD18.4bn foreign investment through May
Foreign investment in Vietnam reached nearly USD18.4bn in the first five months of 2025, up 51% from a year earlier, according to the...
Jun 6
HKIFA sees no immediate need for MPF to cut US bonds
The Hong Kong Investment Funds Association (HKIFA) said Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) trustees are not required to reduce their holdings...
Jun 6
South Korea’s new president faces fragile economy
South Korea’s new president faces a fragile economy marked by declining investment, weak consumption, and rising external trade...
Jun 4
Vietnam caps business inspections to once a year
Vietnam’s National Assembly has passed Resolution 198, introducing new measures to support private sector development by limiting...
Jun 3
Vietnam set to expand asset management rules for banks
Vietnam’s central bank is preparing to issue new rules governing asset management companies (AMCs) under commercial banks, aiming to...
May 29
StanChart eyes ASEAN-Gulf growth in Islamic finance
Islamic finance is emerging as a key investment frontier, with total assets projected to exceed USD7.5tr by 2028, driven by growing...
May 28
Thailand pushes for market reform to entice more investments
Thailand’s government plans to revise stock market investment rules to boost capital market activity, Finance Minister Pichai...
May 28
Cybersecurity tops risk list for APAC insurers
Cybersecurity has emerged as the top concern for insurance firms in Asia Pacific, cited by 62% of chief risk officers in the region,...
May 27
China pushes renminbi in trade amid US tariffs
China’s central bank has raised the floor for renminbi (RMB) usage in cross-border trade to 40% from 25%, signaling a renewed push to...
May 27
G7 finance chiefs tread carefully on tariffs, unity
G7 finance chiefs sought to ease tensions over US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs during talks in Banff, Canada, aiming to...
May 26
China, ASEAN seal trade deal upgrade
China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have concluded talks on an upgraded free trade agreement that expands into...
May 23
