

Vietnam extends tax relief measures to boost economy in 2025
Vietnam has extended and expanded tax relief programmes for 2025 to support businesses and drive economic growth, the Ministry of Finance...
Feb 7, 2025


HKEX sees over 100 IPO applications amid market optimism
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) chairman Carlson Tong Ka-shing said he remains cautiously optimistic about the city’s IPO market...
Feb 6, 2025


Vietnam’s Da Nang aims to become regional financial hub by 2050
Vietnam’s Da Nang city aims to develop at least five financial technology (FinTech) firms with annual revenues exceeding VND1tr (USD40m)...
Feb 6, 2025


Indonesia to shift USD61bn in state assets to new investment fund
Indonesia plans to transfer at least USD61bn in state assets into a new investment fund, Daya Anagata Nusantara (Danantara), which will...
Feb 6, 2025


South Korea to tighten bank oversight after loan scandals
South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) said it will tighten oversight of banks and take action against weak internal controls...
Feb 6, 2025


HK accounting body calls for better ESG practices
More than half of Hang Seng Index firms voluntarily released sustainability reports in 2024, but most received only limited assurance,...
Feb 3, 2025


Taiwan eases regulations to boost asset management hub ambitions
Taiwan is advancing financial deregulation to expand its asset management sector and attract more private banking clients, Financial...
Feb 3, 2025


Philippines on track to exit FATF gray list by February
The Philippines is on course to exit the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) gray list by next month, according to Bangko Sentral ng...
Jan 31, 2025


China tightens oversight of trust firms
China released guidelines to enhance supervision of trust companies, aiming to strengthen risk control in the sector, according to a...
Jan 30, 2025


Vietnam proposes fintech sandbox for financial centres
Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) has proposed a regulatory sandbox for fintech activities under a draft resolution to...
Jan 30, 2025


Philippines central bank tightens cybersecurity rules for financial firms
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is tightening rules on IT controls and account security for financial institutions to combat...
Jan 29, 2025


South Korea’s top brokers see earnings surge
South Korea’s major brokerage houses are estimated to have posted a combined operating income of KRW5.66tr (USD3.94bn) in 2024, up from...
Jan 28, 2025


US businesses in China worry over bilateral tensions says Amcham
Over half of American businesses in China are concerned about worsening US-China relations, the highest level in five years, according to...
Jan 27, 2025


South Korea’s FSS chief expects market stability despite political turmoil
South Korea’s financial system remains resilient despite domestic and global challenges, the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) governor...
Jan 24, 2025


Indonesia targets February launch for family office programme
The National Economic Council (DEN) of Indonesia aims to launch a family office programme in February to further boost Indonesia’s appeal...
Jan 23, 2025


Philippines finance chief seeks to woo global investors in Davos
The Philippines needs more investments to hit the upper end of its 6%-8% growth target, Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said. At the...
Jan 23, 2025


South Korea tightens IPO, delisting rules for stock market overhaul
South Korea will tighten delisting rules to improve stock market quality, raising the market capitalisation threshold for Kospi-listed...
Jan 22, 2025


Vietnam plans tax breaks, reforms to attract investors
Vietnam plans reforms to attract foreign investors to its stock market, aiming to sustain capital inflows for its fast-growing economy....
Jan 22, 2025


Malaysia SC launches sustainability reporting guide
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has released the National Sustainability Reporting Framework (NSRF) guidance to support...
Jan 21, 2025


Hong Kong considers second tax hike for high earners
Hong Kong’s government is weighing another tax increase for top earners to address a growing budget deficit, sources said. Officials have...
Jan 17, 2025

