

Malaysia SFO Scheme Gains Traction with 0% Tax Incentive
Malaysia SFO scheme is gaining traction as a competitive alternative to Singapore and Hong Kong, offering a 0% tax incentive on eligible...
Sep 24, 2025


Overseas Funds Cut China Sovereign Debt as Yields Lag Treasuries
Overseas funds cut China sovereign debt holdings to RMB2tr (USD361bn) in August, the lowest since January 2021, as foreign ownership...
Sep 24, 2025


Hong Kong 2025 Policy Address Maps Tax, Digital, Family Office Push
Hong Kong 2025 Policy Address maps tax, digital and family office measures to strengthen the city’s role as a global financial hub,...
Sep 23, 2025


Vietnam Online Transfer Reporting Rules Tightened Under AML Framework
Vietnam online transfer reporting rules will be tightened from 1 November as the central bank requires financial institutions to report...
Sep 23, 2025


Chinese Family Office Flows to Singapore Slow Amid Tighter Rules
Chinese family office flows Singapore slowdown has emerged as tighter anti-money-laundering checks and stricter residency and tax...
Sep 22, 2025


Hong Kong Financial Hub Measures Unveiled in Policy Address
Hong Kong financial hub measures were announced by Chief Executive John Lee to reinforce the city’s global financial centre role. Plans...
Sep 22, 2025


Hong Kong Yuan Asset Management Platform to Boost Internationalisation
Hong Kong yuan asset management platform will be launched to promote RMB internationalisation and strengthen global financial links,...
Sep 22, 2025


China Forex Regulator Policies Unveiled to Boost Cross-Border Finance
China forex regulator policies have been announced to deepen reforms in cross-border investment, financing and foreign exchange...
Sep 19, 2025


Vietnam Financial Centres Seek London’s Support for Development
Vietnam financial centres London cooperation was sought by Finance Minister Nguyen Van Thang, who urged deeper ties with the UK to...
Sep 19, 2025


EU and Indonesia Trade Deal Concluded After Nearly a Decade
European Union (EU) and Indonesia trade deal negotiations have been concluded after almost 10 years, with a formal announcement due on 23...
Sep 19, 2025


Hong Kong Stablecoin Audit Rules Caution Urged by AFRC Chief
Hong Kong stablecoin audit rules should not be rushed or risk “killing the industry,” according to David Sun Tak-kei, head of the...
Sep 18, 2025


AmCham Korea US Investment Roundtable Highlights Policy Priorities
AmCham Korea US investment roundtable discussions were held during the first official visit to Seoul by US Deputy Secretary of State...
Sep 17, 2025


Philippines JPMorgan GBI-EM Re-Entry Moves Closer After Reforms
Philippines JPMorgan GBI-EM re-entry is a step closer after peso-denominated government bonds were placed on the bank’s “Index Watch...
Sep 16, 2025


HKMC and CICC Infrastructure Finance MoU to Boost Hong Kong Role
The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation (HKMC) and CICC infrastructure finance MoU has been signed to strengthen cooperation in infrastructure...
Sep 16, 2025


Hong Kong to Phase in Sustainability Disclosure Rules by Industry
Hong Kong will phase in sustainability disclosure rules by industry, aligning fully with International Sustainability Standards Board...
Sep 15, 2025


Asia Can Stand Out With Stability and Openness, Says Gan
Asia must project stability and openness to succeed in a fragmented world, Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said at the Asia...
Sep 15, 2025


Geopolitics Worries Family Offices Worldwide, Goldman Sachs Finds
Geopolitics worries family offices worldwide, with many expecting risks to intensify, according to Goldman Sachs’ third Family Office...
Sep 12, 2025


Philippines Opens One-Day Registration for Foreign Firms
The Philippines has expanded its OneSEC online registration system to allow foreign firms to incorporate within a single day, aiming to...
Sep 12, 2025


Taiwan Launches Office to Boost Asset Management Hub Ambitions
Taiwan has launched the Asian Asset Management Centre (AAMC) promotion office and a dedicated website to accelerate its ambition of...
Sep 11, 2025


World Bank Sees Vietnam GDP Growth Ease to 6.6% in 2025
Vietnam GDP growth 2025 is forecast to ease to 6.6% and 6.1% in 2026, from 7.5% in the first half of this year, as global trade slows,...
Sep 11, 2025

