

Vietnam caps business inspections to once a year
Vietnam’s National Assembly has passed Resolution 198, introducing new measures to support private sector development by limiting...
Jun 3


Citi names Wenjie Zhang as China country head
Citi has appointed banking veteran Wenjie Zhang as its new country officer and banking head for China, effective July 2025, pending...
Jun 3


Ultra-rich move bullion to Singapore vaults
Singapore’s appeal as a safe haven for wealth is rising as a local gold reserve saw an 88% year-on-year surge in bullion storage orders...
Jun 2


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


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


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


Multifamily property remains core for cross-border investing
Despite growing caution toward cross-border property deals, international investors are ramping up their US real estate exposure,...
May 23


HK’s finance chief urges family businesses to embrace sustainability
Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan called on family businesses to take a leading role in sustainability, urging them to scale green...
May 22


Fitch flags Taiwan Life insurers on negative watch
Fitch Ratings placed Taiwan’s major life insurers on negative credit watch, citing risks from the sharp appreciation of the New Taiwan...
May 20


Thailand GDP beats forecast on pre-tariff orders
Thailand’s economy grew 3.1% year-on-year in Q1, beating expectations as businesses rushed orders ahead of a possible 36% US tariff, the...
May 20


Cross-border fund access expands with HK-Ireland pact
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Central Bank of Ireland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to...
May 19


Hong Kong’s finance jobs rebound as IPOs recover
Hong Kong’s investment banking job market is showing signs of recovery, with licensed finance professionals rising to 42,254 in February...
May 16


Multi-family office Peakhouse taps Berry Wong as CEO
Peakhouse, an Asian multi‑family office with hubs in Hong Kong, Chengdu and Ho Chi Minh City, has appointed industry veteran Berry Wong...
May 15


Sea rebrands fintech arm as Monee, opens 10‑storey HQ
Sea Ltd has opened a 10‑storey, 200,000‑sq‑ft headquarters for its digital financial arm at Rochester Commons in Singapore and rebranded...
May 13


BNY Mellon names Mehra head of APAC financing hub
BNY Mellon has appointed former Goldman Sachs executive Nehal Mehra to the newly created role of head of Asia‑Pacific securities...
May 13


Family office NF Trinity to enter US market
NF Trinity, the family office and investment arm of Hong Kong’s Nan Fung Group, plans to open a New York office to expand its US...
May 12


Thailand cuts growth forecast on US tariff impact
Thailand’s economy is projected to grow between 2.0% and 2.2% in 2024, down from an earlier forecast of 2.4% to 2.9%, due to pressure...
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