Japanese corporate capital expenditure fell 0.2% year-on-year in the fourth quarter, marking the first decline in nearly four years, as...

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has raised concerns over a proposal by the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) to remove foreign...

Hong Kong’s financial sector stands to benefit from artificial intelligence advancements, China’s financial liberalisation, and rising...

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

Singapore-based DigiFT has secured a custodial licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) under its Capital Markets Services...

Singlife Financial Advisers (SFA) has appointed Justin Ho as its new chief executive officer, tasking him with driving strategic growth...

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

Hong Kong’s push to regulate stablecoins gained momentum as the Future Stablecoin Summit 2025 wrapped up, with industry leaders and...

Standard Chartered plans to open its sixth cross-border wealth management centre in Hong Kong as part of its strategy to attract...

Malaysia’s economy is projected to grow 4.7% this year, supported by strong momentum, though external risks remain, the International...

HSBC Holdings has reshuffled leadership in several smaller Asian markets, assigning additional responsibilities to country heads as part...

China plans to inject at least CNY400bn (USD56bn) into three of its largest banks in the coming months as part of efforts to stabilise...

Hong Kong will launch a scheme to streamline listings for technology firms, aiming to attract more offshore fundraising as Chinese...

South Korea’s financial watchdog urged insurers to enhance risk management and strengthen capital reserves as market uncertainties and...

Hong Kong’s 2025-26 financial budget introduces new measures to support startups, drive innovation, and attract global investment,...

Chief financial officers (CFOs) across Southeast Asia are showing increased optimism about economic prospects despite ongoing...

Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) is expanding access to international wealth products, aiming to grow assets under management (AUM) in foreign...

Vietnam has sought UK support in training personnel for its planned financial centres in HCM City and Da Nang, Deputy Prime Minister...

A family office has acquired River Valley Apartments in Singapore for SGD56m (USD41.2m), securing the freehold property at its full...

Corporate direct financing in South Korea surged 28.5% in January from the previous month, reaching KRW24tr trillion won (USD16.7bn),...