

China unveils policies to strengthen foreign investment, trade growth
China’s latest policies, including those outlined during the Two Sessions, mark a new phase of high-standard opening-up through “mutual...
Mar 17


Hong Kong launches GreenTech Hub to boost green finance
Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) has launched the GreenTech Hub at InnoCentre, Kowloon Tong, to position Hong...
Mar 17


Hong Kong IPO market poised for 80% surge
Hong Kong’s stock market fundraising could rise by up to 80% this year, with IPO proceeds expected to reach between USD17bn and USD20bn,...
Mar 14


China approves UBS stake sale in Credit Suisse JV
UBS has received approval from China’s securities regulator to sell a 36.01% stake in Credit Suisse Securities (CSS) to Beijing...
Mar 14


South Korea, Vietnam strengthen tax cooperation in bilateral meeting
The National Tax Service of Korea and Vietnam’s General Department of Taxation held the 24th Korea-Vietnam Bilateral Commissioners’...
Mar 14


Philippines tightens oversight to stay off grey list
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is strengthening efforts to prevent the Philippines from returning to the Financial Action Task...
Mar 14


Lo family donates USD12.9m to expand CUHK Art Museum
The Lo Kwee Seong Foundation has donated HKD100m (USD12.9m) to expand the Chinese University of Hong Kong’s art museum, reinforcing the...
Mar 13


Economists cut Singapore, Hong Kong growth outlook on trade risks
Economists have lowered growth forecasts for Singapore and Hong Kong in the second half of 2025, citing rising risks from higher US...
Mar 13


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


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


UAE family office backs BYD’s USD5.6bn share sale
UAE’s Al-Futtaim Family Office participated as a strategic investor in BYD Co.’s HKD43.5bn (USD5.6bn) share sale, Hong Kong’s largest in...
Mar 12


StanChart unveils private investment platform for UHNW clients
Standard Chartered’s global private banking unit has launched the Private Markets Co-Investment Club (CIC), an investment platform...
Mar 12


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


Financial influencers shape Gen Z investment trends in Thailand
Gen Z investors rely heavily on social media for financial decisions, with financial influencers playing a key role in their investment...
Mar 12


Family offices face hurdles in Singapore’s revised residency scheme
Wealthy individuals setting up family offices in Singapore through the Global Investor Programme (GIP) face new challenges as authorities...
Mar 11


South Korea drops to 17th in global economic freedom ranking
South Korea fell three spots to 17th in the 2025 Heritage Foundation Index of Economic Freedom, despite its overall score rising to 74...
Mar 11


Singapore’s UOB family undergoes historic wealth transfer
Singapore’s UOB family has completed a historic wealth transfer following the passing of patriarch Wee Cho Yaw, with heirs gaining...
Mar 11


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


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


Family offices mulls increase in real estate allocation
Nearly half of family offices plan to increase real estate allocations, focusing on residential and industrial sectors, according to...
Mar 10







