

Chua Ma Yu’s family office among first to tap Malaysia’s 0% tax break
CMY Capital, the family office of billionaire investor Chua Ma Yu, is among the first to benefit from Malaysia’s new 0% tax incentive for...
3 days ago


Advisory Board Centre to spotlight family offices at 2025 Megatrends Summit
The Advisory Board Centre will convene its 2025 Megatrends Summit on May 30 in Brisbane, with a programme focused on advancing...
3 days ago


Half of Chinese exporters plan to cut US business amid tariff pressure
Nearly half of Chinese foreign trade companies plan to scale back business with the US following tariff hikes, according to a survey by...
Apr 30


Vietnam committed to building first International Financial Centre
Vietnam’s National Assembly could review a draft resolution for the development of an International Financial Centre (IFC) as early as...
Apr 30


Ant Group buys first brokerage licence with USD359m Bright Smart deal
Ant Group is acquiring a controlling stake in Bright Smart Securities & Commodities Group for HKD2.81bn (USD359m), marking its first...
Apr 30


Asian investors lag in digital investing: Survey
Retail investors in Asia are less likely to hold investments on digital platforms than their global peers, despite relying heavily on...
Apr 23


Hong Kong ends MPF offsetting rule
Hong Kong will scrap the Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) offsetting mechanism on May 1, a move expected to boost workers’ retirement...
Apr 23


Japan’s Fukoku Mutual shifts to superlong government bonds
Fukoku Mutual Life Insurance plans to increase its holdings of Japan’s superlong government bonds this fiscal year, taking advantage of...
Apr 23


Indonesia targets US talks to counter tariff impact
Indonesia is set to hold a week-long series of trade, investment, and financial-sector talks in Washington from April 16 to 23 as it...
Apr 16


IFF Launches Sci-Tech Finance Committee in Wuhan
The International Finance Forum (IFF) launched its Sci-Tech Finance Committee at the Wuhan Institute of Industrial Innovation and...
Apr 16


Moody’s flags Taiwan insurers’ vulnerability to market swings
Taiwan’s insurance sector is more exposed to market volatility triggered by US tariffs due to smaller capital buffers, while its banks...
Apr 16


Family offices gain boost as HK airport adds art facility
An art-storage facility at Hong Kong International Airport is set to open later this year or early 2025, completing the city’s...
Apr 9


HK vows support for exporters hit by US tariffs
Hong Kong Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau met with representatives from 10 local business chambers on Monday...
Apr 9


Foreign investment in Vietnam hits USD11bn in Q1
Vietnam attracted USD10.98bn in foreign investment in Q1 2025, up 35% year-on-year, driven by strong capital inflows into manufacturing...
Apr 9


China, Japan, South Korea vow stronger trade ties
Trade ministers from China, Japan, and South Korea pledged to deepen economic ties and ensure the smooth flow of goods, a few days before...
Apr 2


Three investment firms set up offices in HK
Three investment firms, including one from the United States, are establishing offices in Hong Kong as the city sees renewed financial...
Apr 2


Japan business sentiment dips as trade tensions rise
Positive business sentiment among Japan’s major manufacturers declined in the three months to March, reflecting mounting trade tensions,...
Apr 2


Hong Kong's low tax regime, good education attract family offices
Hong Kong’s low-tax regime, capital market depth, and Greater Bay Area links give it an edge over rivals like Singapore and Tokyo,...
Mar 26


Indonesia's USD900bn fund unveils high-profile advisory team
Indonesia’s new sovereign fund Danantara unveiled a high-profile advisory team including Ray Dalio, Jeffrey Sachs, and former Thai...
Mar 26


Vietnam banks raise capital to meet Basel III
Vietnamese banks are accelerating stock dividend payouts to boost charter capital and meet Basel III capital adequacy standards, industry...
Mar 26