Asean, Gulf leaders to meet in Malaysia as region seeks new investment lifeline
Southeast Asian nations are hoping to tap into the Gulf’s vast sovereign wealth funds, with leaders from both regions set to meet in Kuala...
China cuts key mortgage rate to spur property market. Is a rebound in sight?
China slashed a key reference rate for mortgage loans by 10 basis points on Tuesday amid efforts to stabilise the property market, but analysts...
Hong Kong’s ‘game changer’ law will encourage insurers to redomicile: industry guild
A game-changing law taking effect this week will spur many international insurance companies to redomicile to Hong Kong and show their commitment to the...
CATL enjoys bumper listing on HKEX
May 20, 2025 Shenzhen-headquartered electric vehicle battery firm Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (known as CATL) has raised HK$35.33 billion ($4.5 billion) of net...
Interview: DBS' head of sustainable finance on Asia's capital markets
May 20, 2025 As the 2030 sustainability milestone looms, institutional investors and issuers in Asia are transitioning from environmental, social and governance (ESG) compliance...
Cryptocurrencies are emerging as ‘digital gold’ in a shaky world economy
In recent months, the global financial system has seen seismic shifts that underscore the rising relevance of digital assets. US spot bitcoin ETFs, exchange-traded...
WHO assembly adopts ‘historic’ global pandemic agreement
Published: 4:15pm, 20 May 2025Updated: 4:46pm, 20 May 2025 Members of the World Health Organization (WHO) adopted a landmark agreement on Tuesday on how...
Globe Telecom CEO says Philippines can cope with US tariffs’ impact
The Philippines could withstand the impact of US tariffs due to its high levels of domestic consumption, the new CEO of Globe Telecom has...
Taiwan’s coastguard asks for more surveillance funds after mainland boats breach defences
Taiwan’s coastguard has requested special funding to boost coastal surveillance after a series of alarming undetected landings on sensitive shores by people in inflatable...