

Deepfake video call tricks HK finance worker into USD25m scam
Hong Kong police have disclosed a sophisticated fraud scheme where a finance worker at a multinational firm was conned into transferring...
Feb 8, 2024

Manulife IM, Indonesia’s wealth fund teams up for real estate deals
Manulife Investment Management has partnered with the Indonesia Investment Authority (INA) to focus on infrastructure and real estate...
Feb 8, 2024


ADB sets record with USD9.8bn climate finance in 2023
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has pledged a record USD9.8bn in climate finance for 2023 to support Asia and the Pacific in reducing...
Feb 2, 2024


CapitaLand sells 95% stake in Beijing asset to AIA Life
CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI) is divesting a 95% stake in Capital Square Beijing to AIA Life Insurance for CNY2.4bn (USD336m) in a...
Feb 1, 2024


Investment potential of ammonia as renewable fuel explored at Asia Futurist event
Jonathan Watkin and Daniel Jiang from Sustainable Energy Investments Ltd, recently spoke at the Asia Futurist event about renewable...
Jan 31, 2024


Insurance complaints up in the Philippines in 2023
Insurance complaints in the Philippines rose by 7.8% to 5,417 cases in 2023, with the most significant increases in mutual benefit...
Jan 30, 2024

Franklin Templeton eyes expansion in Thailand, boosts Asian presence
Franklin Templeton, a USD1.5tr global investment manager, is eyeing expansion in Thailand as part of its strategy to enhance its presence...
Jan 26, 2024


Asian Financial Forum opens in Hong Kong
The 17th Asian Financial Forum in Hong Kong highlighted the Chinese mainland market’s potential and Hong Kong’s strategic role. Chief...
Jan 26, 2024


China urges HSBC to strengthen HK’s financial hub role
China’s Vice President Han Zheng of China, following a meeting with HSBC Chairman Mark Tucker in Beijing, has called on HSBC to enhance...
Jan 24, 2024


Insurer calls for enhanced financial literacy among Malaysia’s youth
Prudential Malaysia Assurance Bhd (PAMB) is advocating for enhanced financial literacy among young Malaysians, particularly in...
Jan 24, 2024

Vietnam sets sights on financial leadership, initiates Davos dialogue
Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chinh chaired discussions with leading global banks and financial funds about Vietnam’s burgeoning...
Jan 18, 2024


Taiwan’s Lai Ching-te wins in landmark presidential election
Ruling party candidate Lai Ching-te won Taiwan’s presidential election, a pivotal moment for the island’s relations with China. Beijing,...
Jan 16, 2024


Philippines faces blacklisting risks from continued gray listing
The Philippines remains on the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) gray list, prompting concerns from the Anti-Money Laundering Council...
Jan 16, 2024