

South Korea warns of economic slowdown amid political turmoil
South Korea’s finance minister said a slowdown in economic growth is unavoidable as the government prepares to lower forecasts for this...
Dec 25, 2024


Thailand sees 90,000 new businesses in 2024
Thailand’s Department of Business Development (DBD) projects nearly 90,000 new businesses will register in 2024, a 2-3% increase...
Dec 25, 2024


Hong Kong’s wealth sector grows as Chinese funds flow in
Wealth managers are expanding in Hong Kong to accommodate a surge of mainland Chinese funds seeking offshore opportunities. UBS Group and...
Dec 18, 2024


New reforms set to streamline Vietnam’s IPO listings
Vietnam’s IPO market is poised for revival as private firms prepare to list, signalling renewed investor interest after a subdued period...
Dec 18, 2024


South Korean businesses push parliament for economic certainty
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, who also leads the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, called for stable economic policies amid...
Dec 18, 2024


Japan’s megabanks target US, India for overseas expansion
Japan’s megabanks—Mitsubishi UFJ (MUFG), Sumitomo Mitsui (SMFG), and Mizuho—are pursuing overseas investments, focusing on the US and...
Dec 12, 2024


Temasek launches private credit platform with USD7.5bn portfolio
Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings has established a private credit platform with an initial portfolio of SGD10bn (USD7.5bn),...
Dec 10, 2024


Robinhood targets APAC growth via Singapore
Robinhood Markets Inc plans to expand into Asia next year, using Singapore as its regional base, Chief Executive Vlad Tenev said at an...
Dec 9, 2024


Golden visa scheme aims to boost Indonesia’s economy
Indonesia’s Golden Visa programme is designed to attract high-value foreign investors and global talent to bolster sustainable economic...
Dec 4, 2024


Thailand finalises free trade deal with EFTA countries
Thailand has concluded negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), marking its first...
Dec 3, 2024


Vietnam aims for about 8% economic growth in 2025
Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh announced that the government aims for economic growth of about 8% in 2025, surpassing the...
Dec 3, 2024


Taiwan's economy shows strength with second 'yellow-red' signal
Taiwan's government reported that its business climate monitor remained in the “yellow-red” zone for the second consecutive month,...
Nov 28, 2024


MAS and NFRA enhance supervisory cooperation at annual roundtable
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and China's National Financial Regulatory Administration (NFRA) reaffirmed their commitment to...
Nov 28, 2024


Malaysia, South Korea agree to boost economic cooperation
Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has invited South Korean investors to explore opportunities in Malaysia to enhance...
Nov 25, 2024


IMF cuts South Korea's 2025 growth forecast to 2%
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) lowered its economic growth forecast for South Korea to 2% for 2025, down from 2.2% projected in...
Nov 21, 2024


Singapore offers to host 2030 APEC summit
Singapore has offered to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in 2030, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced on...
Nov 18, 2024


Thai GDP growth forecast at 2.8% in 2025
Thailand's economy is projected to sustain moderate growth in 2025 despite external risks, the National Economic and Social Development...
Nov 18, 2024


HKMA, partners inject USD500m into Asia climate investment fund
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and three multilateral organisations are investing at least USD500m into the Actis Asia Climate...
Nov 12, 2024


Taiwan's financial firms reduce US exposure in Q3
Taiwanese financial holding companies reduced their exposure to the US by over TWD165bn (USD5.14bn) in the third quarter, though the US...
Nov 12, 2024


HSBC launches margin financing for wealthy clients in China
HSBC Qianhai Securities has introduced margin financing services for high and ultra-high net worth individuals in mainland China,...
Nov 11, 2024







