

HKEX allows Thai-listed firms to apply for secondary listing
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) has added the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) to its list of recognised stock exchanges,...
Mar 13, 2025


Malaysia’s central bank refines entry rules for digital insurers
Bank Negara Malaysia has refined entry requirements for digital insurers and Takaful operators (DITOs), introducing a foundational phase...
Mar 13, 2025


Singapore-listed firms improve climate reporting, but gaps remain
Only 36% of Singapore-listed companies mandated to report climate-related disclosures for 2023 fully complied with regulatory...
Mar 12, 2025


Thailand SEC adds USDT, USDC to approved crypto list
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has added USD Coin (USDC) and Tether (USDT) to its list of approved cryptocurrencies...
Mar 11, 2025


New GIP rules raise bar for family offices in Singapore
Singapore’s revised Global Investor Programme (GIP) could pose challenges for wealthy individuals setting up family offices, as new rules...
Mar 10, 2025


China expands pilot programme for equity investments
China will expand a pilot programme allowing financial asset investment companies to invest in equities, the National Financial...
Mar 10, 2025


Hong Kong proposes tax perks for family offices in 2025-26 budget
Hong Kong’s 2025-26 budget proposes enhanced tax incentives for single-family offices, expanding eligible assets for preferential tax...
Mar 7, 2025


Vietnam enforces exit bans for unpaid tax debts
Vietnam’s government has issued Decree 49/2025/NĐ-CP, effective February 28, regulating tax debt thresholds that trigger temporary exit...
Mar 7, 2025


South Korea’s first alternative stock trading platform goes live
South Korea’s first alternative stock trading platform, Nextrade, began operations on Tuesday, introducing extended 12-hour trading and...
Mar 6, 2025


Vietnam’s SBV flags risks in lifting foreign ownership limits on banks
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has raised concerns over a proposal by the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) to remove foreign...
Mar 6, 2025


Thailand reports surge in crypto investment losses
Thailand has seen one of the largest increases in cryptocurrency-related investment losses globally, with more than 1,000 data requests...
Mar 5, 2025


DigiFT secures custodial licence in Singapore
Singapore-based DigiFT has secured a custodial licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) under its Capital Markets Services...
Mar 5, 2025


Singapore sees record corporate liquidations in 2024
Corporate liquidations in Singapore surged to a record high in 2024, with 307 firms shuttered, up from 201 the previous year, according...
Mar 4, 2025


Hong Kong advances stablecoin legislation as summit reinforces global role
Hong Kong’s push to regulate stablecoins gained momentum as the Future Stablecoin Summit 2025 wrapped up, with industry leaders and...
Mar 4, 2025


Hong Kong eases path for tech IPOs
Hong Kong will launch a scheme to streamline listings for technology firms, aiming to attract more offshore fundraising as Chinese...
Mar 3, 2025


South Korea’s financial watchdog calls for stronger insurer safeguards
South Korea’s financial watchdog urged insurers to enhance risk management and strengthen capital reserves as market uncertainties and...
Mar 3, 2025


Hong Kong’s 2025-26 budget to boosts startups: StartHub Asia
Hong Kong’s 2025-26 financial budget introduces new measures to support startups, drive innovation, and attract global investment,...
Feb 28, 2025


Vietnam seeks UK support for financial hub development
Vietnam has sought UK support in training personnel for its planned financial centres in HCM City and Da Nang, Deputy Prime Minister...
Feb 28, 2025


Hong Kong mandates ESG transparency for MPF pension funds
Hong Kong’s Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA) has ordered MPF providers to disclose more details on environmental,...
Feb 27, 2025


HK sets regulatory framework for stablecoins
Hong Kong will require stablecoin issuers operating in the city or promoting Hong Kong dollar-pegged tokens to obtain licences under a...
Feb 27, 2025

