

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...
2 days ago


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...
2 days ago


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,...
2 days ago


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


Hong Kong to host third wealth summit
Hong Kong will host its third wealth summit on March 26, focusing on artificial intelligence, cultural innovation, and wealth management,...
Mar 19


Foreign investors snap up Chinese debt as yields rise
Foreign investors are increasing purchases of Chinese interbank debt as rising mainland yields and favourable currency conversion rates...
Mar 19


Private equity firms bet big on South Korea
Apollo Global Management and Intermediate Capital Group (ICG) have opened offices in Seoul, joining global private equity firms expanding...
Mar 19


UAE family office backs BYD’s USD5.6bn share sale
UAE’s Al-Futtaim Family Office participated as a strategic investor in BYD Co.’s HKD43.5bn (USD5.6bn) share sale, Hong Kong’s largest in...
Mar 12


StanChart unveils private investment platform for UHNW clients
Standard Chartered’s global private banking unit has launched the Private Markets Co-Investment Club (CIC), an investment platform...
Mar 12


Singapore-listed firms improve climate reporting, but gaps remain
Only 36% of Singapore-listed companies mandated to report climate-related disclosures for 2023 fully complied with regulatory...
Mar 12


Hong Kong’s financial sector poised for growth amid AI, China liberalisation
Hong Kong’s financial sector stands to benefit from artificial intelligence advancements, China’s financial liberalisation, and rising...
Mar 5

Thailand reports surge in crypto investment losses
Thailand has seen one of the largest increases in cryptocurrency-related investment losses globally, with more than 1,000 data requests...
Mar 5

DigiFT secures custodial licence in Singapore
Singapore-based DigiFT has secured a custodial licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) under its Capital Markets Services...
Mar 5


China, Taiwan, South Korea to drive USD500bn in outbound investments
Companies from China, Taiwan, and South Korea are expected to invest nearly USD500bn abroad over the next five years, focusing on...
Feb 26


Swiss asset manager Youngtimers eyes APAC expansion
Swiss asset manager Youngtimers AG has signed a non-binding term sheet to acquire Richmond Funds Management (RFM) from Senry Holdings,...
Feb 26

Hong Kong, Singapore lead Asia’s crypto push
Hong Kong and Singapore are emerging as Asia’s top cryptocurrency hubs, seeking to capitalise on the sector’s resurgence amid U.S....
Feb 26


Southeast Asian central banks harmonise currency framework
Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand will harmonise and expand their local currency transaction framework to boost cross-border trade and...
Feb 19


Chinese president Xi Jinping holds meeting with Alibaba’s Jack Ma, CEOs
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Alibaba cofounder Jack Ma and other top business leaders, signaling Beijing’s support for the...
Feb 19