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Hong Kong set to launch Asia’s first spot Bitcoin ETFs this month

Hong Kong is set to launch spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) this month, potentially making it Asia’s first city to offer such...

Taiwan’s President-elect Lai names Cho Jung-tai as new premier

Apr 11

Taiwan’s President-elect Lai names Cho Jung-tai as new premier

Taiwan’s president-elect Lai Ching-te announced the appointment of Cho Jung-tai, a former chairperson of the Democratic Progressive Party...

US and China boost cooperation on financial stability

Apr 10

US and China boost cooperation on financial stability

The US and China are enhancing their collaboration on financial stability, with plans for more simulations following a recent joint...

Philippines to post fastest GDP growth in ASEAN+3 this year and next

Apr 10

Philippines to post fastest GDP growth in ASEAN+3 this year and next

The Philippines is poised to outpace ASEAN member countries, China, Japan, South Korea, and Hong Kong in economic growth for 2024 and...

Only 12% of Asian investors set ESG investment targets

Apr 10

Only 12% of Asian investors set ESG investment targets

Despite high interest in ESG investing, only 12% of Asia’s institutional investors have committed to increasing investments in climate...

Janus Wu named head of Citibank’s IPB in Hong Kong

Apr 10

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Janus Wu named head of Citibank’s IPB in Hong Kong

Citibank has appointed Janus Wu as the new Head of International Personal Bank (IPB) for Hong Kong, effective immediately. Wu, previously...

Asia-Pacific lags in global IPO activity, EY reports

Apr 9

Asia-Pacific lags in global IPO activity, EY reports

The Asia-Pacific region recorded the weakest performance in initial public offering (IPO) activity globally, with a 34% decrease in deal...

Ant Group to enhance tourist experience with new payment scheme

Apr 9

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Ant Group to enhance tourist experience with new payment scheme

Ant Group, in collaboration with 11 Alipay+ overseas payment partners and major international card organisations, launched a programme in...

Credit Suisse unit to contest USD743m payout in Singapore court

Apr 9

Credit Suisse unit to contest USD743m payout in Singapore court

A unit of the now-defunct Credit Suisse is set to challenge a Singapore court’s order to pay USD743m to billionaire client Bidzina...

HSBC targets wealth management growth in China, India

Apr 9

FAMILY OFFICES

HSBC targets wealth management growth in China, India

HSBC Holdings Plc is intensifying efforts to enhance its wealth management capabilities in China and India to match those in Hong Kong,...

Thailand proposes joint visa programme with Southeast Asian neighbours

Apr 8

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Thailand proposes joint visa programme with Southeast Asian neighbours

Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is spearheading a joint-visa programme with Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar and Vietnam to...

China encourages local firms to invest globally

Apr 8

China encourages local firms to invest globally

China is encouraging its local companies to expand globally, particularly in lower-income countries, to boost investment and create jobs,...

Vietnam leads Southeast Asia in cybersecurity incidents

Apr 8

Vietnam leads Southeast Asia in cybersecurity incidents

In 2023, Southeast Asia experienced nearly 43 million cybersecurity threats targeting businesses, as reported by Kaspersky. Vietnam faced...

Shinhan Bank seeks to launch South Korea’s fourth internet-only bank

Apr 8

OTHER NEWS

Shinhan Bank seeks to launch South Korea’s fourth internet-only bank

Shinhan Bank, a commercial lender in South Korea, is vying for a licence to become the country’s fourth internet-only bank, joining...

Global venture capital funding hits five-year low

Apr 5

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Global venture capital funding hits five-year low

Global venture capital investments dropped to USD75.9bn in Q1 2024, marking a five-year low, influenced by high interest rates and...

Apr 5

Singapore tightens digital-asset regulations

Singapore has expanded its digital-asset regulations under the Payment Services Act to include token custody and enhance rules on fund...

Philippines to see strong growth, second in SE Asia

Apr 5

Philippines to see strong growth, second in SE Asia

Moody’s Ratings projects the Philippines as Southeast Asia’s second-fastest growing economy for 2024 and 2025, with GDP growth forecasted...

Asia, Latin America poised for investment boom

Apr 5