

Japan Take-Private Deals Surge Toward Record Amid Activist Pressure
Japan take-private deals are on course for a record year, surpassing the USD40.3bn total in 2023, as activist investors and Tokyo Stock...
Aug 29, 2025


Bitcoin Hong Kong 2026: Global Summit Returns to the City
Bitcoin Hong Kong 2026 will return on 27–28 August 2026, BTC Inc. said, underscoring the city’s role in the global crypto economy. The...
Aug 29, 2025


SinoPac Considers Life Insurance Entry After Acquisition Spree
SinoPac life insurance expansion is under consideration as the financial group weighs a move into the sector following a series of...
Aug 29, 2025


Insurer FWD Expands Hong Kong HQ in Biggest Office Lease of 2025
Richard Li’s FWD Group has signed a 10-year lease with Swire Properties to expand its Hong Kong headquarters in the city’s largest office...
Aug 29, 2025


Vietnam Digital Assets Law Spurs Banks to Enter Crypto Market
Vietnam’s new Vietnam digital assets law will take effect on 1 January 2026, establishing a legal framework for cryptocurrencies and...
Aug 28, 2025


HKMA Reports Smooth Debut of Offshore Yuan Repo Market
The HKMA offshore yuan repo market debut was completed smoothly with more than 60 transactions executed by at least 25 institutions,...
Aug 28, 2025


Manulife IM Names Calvin Chiu as CEO of Hong Kong Unit
Manulife IM Hong Kong CEO role has been given to Calvin Chiu, who will also retain his position as head of retirement for Asia. Chiu, who...
Aug 28, 2025


Mastercard Names Richard Wormald as Asia-Pacific President from 2026
Mastercard Asia-Pacific president role will be assumed by Richard Wormald from 1 January 2026, succeeding Ari Sarker, who will step down...
Aug 28, 2025


Family Offices Push Executive Assistant Salaries to Record Highs
Family office salaries are climbing sharply as competition with Wall Street drives up pay for executive assistants. Recruiters say some...
Aug 27, 2025


Mizuho and MUFG Explore Overseas Asset Management Deals
Mizuho and MUFG asset management expansion plans are accelerating as the two Japanese megabanks explore acquisitions and partnerships...
Aug 27, 2025


Sea and YTL Launch Ryt Bank, World’s First AI-Powered Bank in Malaysia
YTL Group and Sea Ltd have launched Ryt Bank Malaysia, billed as the world’s first AI-powered bank. The digital lender integrates...
Aug 27, 2025


South Korea Firms Commit USD150bn in New US Investments
South Korea US investments are set to expand with companies pledging USD150bn in new commitments during a Washington roundtable....
Aug 27, 2025


Asia Bond Issuance Climbs to USD306bn, Highest Since 2021
Asia bond issuance has surged to USD306bn so far in 2025, the largest since 2021 and 47% higher year-on-year, Bloomberg data show....
Aug 26, 2025


Hong Kong MPF Assets Approach HKD1.47tr in August Record
Hong Kong’s Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) system is set to hit a new high in August, with assets nearing HKD1.47tr (USD188bn). The Hong...
Aug 26, 2025


ICSID Opens Singapore Office to Strengthen Investment Dispute Resolution
The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) will establish its first staffed office outside Washington in...
Aug 26, 2025


Asian Family Offices Increase Crypto Bets Amid Rising Adoption
Asian family offices crypto allocations are rising as wealthy families ramp up exposure, spurred by bullish sentiment, record bitcoin...
Aug 25, 2025


Vietnam Banking AI Growth Requires Safeguards, Experts Warn
Vietnam banking AI adoption is rising as banks seek competitiveness and digital transformation, but experts say success depends on...
Aug 25, 2025


China Considers Yuan Stablecoins to Boost Global Currency Use
China yuan stablecoin plans are under review as Beijing considers introducing yuan-backed tokens to accelerate currency...
Aug 25, 2025


Temasek Considers Three-Unit Overhaul to Boost Efficiency
Temasek restructuring is under review as Singapore’s state investor considers splitting into three investment units to sharpen focus and...
Aug 25, 2025


Singapore Office Demand Surges as Hong Kong Office Market Lags
Singapore office demand surged in the first half of 2025, with leasing activity rising 12-fold, making it the strongest in Asia-Pacific,...
Aug 22, 2025






