Japan business mood turns negative amid US tariff fears
Japan’s business sentiment deteriorated in the April-June quarter for the first time in over a year, with growing concerns over US...
Jun 16
HK looks for ‘first-mover’ edge over US, Singapore in payments
Hong Kong is positioning itself as a global stablecoin hub with one of the world’s most comprehensive regulatory frameworks, set to take...
Jun 16
Taiwan regulator tightens M&A rules for financial sector
Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission unveiled plans to tighten rules on mergers and acquisitions in the financial sector,...
Jun 16
World Bank cuts 2025 global growth forecast to 2.3%
The World Bank cut its 2025 global growth forecast to 2.3%, down 0.4 percentage point, citing rising trade barriers and heightened...
Jun 13
IFC, QBE Asia team up to tackle property insurance gap
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and QBE Asia have launched a strategic partnership to expand the Building Resilience Index...
Jun 13
Dutch asset manager Robeco names Singapore head
Robeco has named Thu Ha Chow as Country Head for Singapore, in addition to her role as Head of Fixed Income, Asia, as the Dutch asset...
Jun 13
Nintendo family office backs indie studio K2 Pictures
The Yamauchi No. 10 Family Office, which manages assets for Nintendo’s founding family, has acquired an 11% stake in independent film...
Jun 12
Thai bourse sees continued foreign outflows amid calls for policy clarity
Foreign investors have sold more than THB400bn (USD11bn) in Thai equities over the past three years, citing a lack of policy clarity and...
Jun 12
Singaporeans embrace AI in personal finance
A growing number of Singaporeans are adopting artificial intelligence (AI) to manage personal finances, with 81% now using tools like...
Jun 12
Singapore robo advisor Syfe raises USD80m in Series C funding
Singapore-based robo-advisor and investment platform Syfe has closed its Series C funding round at USD80m to support regional expansion...
Jun 9
Philippines business groups back new SEC head on market development
The appointment of lawyer Francisco Edralin Lim as the new chairperson of the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has...
Jun 9
SE Asian firms’ business outlook falls to 48% after US tariffs: UOB
Business sentiment across ASEAN and Greater China has dropped sharply following the announcement of new US tariffs, according to UOB’s...
Jun 9
HKIFA sees no immediate need for MPF to cut US bonds
The Hong Kong Investment Funds Association (HKIFA) said Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) trustees are not required to reduce their holdings...
Jun 6
Singaporean billionaire Kwek Family’s CDL sells USD2.1bn South Beach stake to IOI
City Developments Ltd. (CDL), controlled by billionaire Kwek Leng Beng, has agreed to sell its 50.1% stake in the South Beach mixed-use...
Jun 6
StepStone opens second South Korean office to bolster NPS ties
StepStone Group, a global private markets investment firm, has opened a new office in Jeonju strengthening its partnership with the...
Jun 6
Chinese households to buy USD100bn more in HK stocks: HSBC
Mainland Chinese households hold CNY160tr (USD22tr) in cash, mostly in time deposits, with HSBC estimating that up to CNY50tr in excess...
Jun 5
RBC Wealth hires veteran bankers in Asia expansion
RBC Wealth Management has expanded its Asia team with a series of senior appointments in Hong Kong, strengthening coverage for clients...
Jun 5
Indonesia GDP growth to slow to 4.7% in 2025: OECD
Indonesia’s economy is forecast to grow by 4.7% in 2025 and 4.8% in 2026, slightly below previous projections, due to weaker external...
Jun 5
Partners Group launches evergreen fund for Asia, Europe, Middle East
Partners Group has launched a new evergreen fund targeting individual investors in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, offering access to...
Jun 2
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
