

Japan’s GDP surges 3.1%, beating forecasts
Japan’s economy grew by an annualized 3.1% in April-June, surpassing expectations due to a solid rise in consumption, according to data...
Aug 16, 2024

Singapore ranks 7th for costly prime office spaces
Singapore ranks as the seventh most expensive market for prime office space, according to Savills. London’s West End leads with an annual...
Aug 14, 2024

Vietnam sees record securities account openings
July saw a significant surge in new individual securities accounts, tripling from the previous month and hitting a two-year high. The...
Aug 9, 2024


Philippine economy surges 6.3% in Q2 2024
Philippine economic growth surged to 6.3% in Q2 2024, up from 4.3% last year, and higher than the 5.8% in Q1, reported National...
Aug 9, 2024


Global accounting body pushes for better climate reporting
A global accounting body proposed guidance for companies to better show the impact of climate change on their financial performance,...
Aug 1, 2024


Chinese firms eye Malaysia’s Penang for investment opportunities
Penang has seen a rise in inquiries from Chinese companies about investment opportunities, reflecting confidence in the region’s economic...
Jul 31, 2024


Franklin Resources refutes rumours of Beijing office shutdown
Franklin Resources, also known as Franklin Templeton, denied rumours of closing its Beijing office, confirming that no application for...
Jul 26, 2024


Chinese asset manager Noah sets up new office in Japan
Noah Holdings, a leading Chinese asset manager, is expanding its Asia-Pacific operations to address the rising global investment demands...
Jul 23, 2024


Indonesia tops Asia investment preferences, poll finds
Foreign equity fund managers in Asia are maintaining their investments focused on domestic demand-driven recoveries, during market...
Jul 15, 2024


Taiwan to lead global surge in millionaires by 2028, UBS reports
According to a recent UBS report, Taiwan is projected to see a 47% increase in millionaires by 2028, the highest growth rate globally,...
Jul 15, 2024