New World’s USD11bn loan push puts HK lenders on edge
New World Development is seeking to complete a HKD87.5bn (USD11bn) refinancing deal with over 50 banks by end-June, in one of Hong Kong’s...
Jun 2
ASEAN to avoid trade deals that undermine region
Southeast Asian leaders agreed not to strike US tariff deals that could harm fellow ASEAN economies, Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar...
Jun 2
China-backed AIIB plans offices in HK, Singapore
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is in talks to open offices in Hong Kong and Singapore, marking its most significant...
May 30
Countries in ASEAN+ to ramp up AI investment this year: Lenovo
ASEAN+ companies are set to boost AI spending by 2.7 times this year, outpacing global trends, as firms prioritise productivity, Lenovo...
May 30
Singapore firms less optimistic about growth in international trade
Nearly 90% of Singapore-based firms are reassessing business models and investment plans due to tariff volatility, according to HSBC’s...
May 30
Economists slash 2025 GDP forecasts for Malaysia, Thailand
Economists have downgraded 2025 growth forecasts for Malaysia and Thailand amid escalating global trade tensions. Thailand’s GDP is now...
May 30
Thai billionaire transfers stakes in major firms to heirs
Thailand’s second-richest man, Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, has transferred ownership of two major listed firms—Asset World and Berli...
May 29
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
Taiwan business confidence hits two-year low
Taiwan’s business confidence dropped to a two-year low in April as manufacturers grew wary of US tariff threats, according to a survey by...
May 29
HSBC cuts analysts’ jobs in investment banking overhaul
HSBC Holdings has laid off more than two dozen analysts, including global head of fixed income research Steven Major, as part of a...
May 29
Digital family office Arta taps Singapore's IAFA
Arta Finance, the US- and Singapore-based digital family office backed by Peak XV and Coatue, has partnered with Income Advisory...
May 28
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
Chief economists at HK major banks Hang Seng and BEA exit
The chief economists of Hang Seng Bank and Bank of East Asia have resigned, citing personal reasons, according to statements from the...
May 28
Citi to host 20th China conference in Shanghai and Shenzhen
Citi will host its 20th Annual China Conference in Shenzhen on Nov. 11–12 and in Shanghai on Nov. 13–14, with CEO Jane Fraser opening the...
May 27
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
South Korea, Japan eye deeper trade, tech ties
South Korean and Japanese business leaders began their annual conference Tuesday in Seoul to explore deeper economic cooperation in...
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
Family office Black Spade Capital invests in HK's IFCX
Black Spade Capital, the family office of Macau casino tycoon Lawrence Ho, has invested in Hong Kong-based real estate group IFCX, which...
May 26
Family offices favour India and China in emerging market shift
Global family offices are planning to boost investments in emerging markets, particularly India and mainland China, over the next year,...
May 26
