[ad_1] PUBLISHED : 11 Jan 2024 at 10:40 A Singaporean uses his smartphone to take pictures of Johor Bahru ahead of his trip back to Malaysia. (Photo: Reuters) KUALA LUMPUR…
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ASEAN becomes more lucrative than China for J.P. Morgan and Citi
[ad_1] HONG KONG — 2023 marked a milestone for international banks’ diversifying strategies in Asia, as China’s sluggish recovery and strict foreign market listing rules pushed the West’s big investment…
An Introduction to Doing Business in ASEAN 2024
[ad_1] The ASEAN 2024 business report by Dezan Shira & Associates addresses the impact of COVID-19 and the Russia-Ukraine crisis on the region’s economy. It also expects a 4.6 percent…
Japan’s Mercuria partners Singapore’s OCBC to launch sustainability fund in Asean – TNGlobal
[ad_1] Japan-based investment firm Mercuria Holdings Co., Ltd. has partnered Singapore financial services group Overseas-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (OCBC) to launch a fund to finance sustainability projects in ASEAN. Mercuria…
Hong Kong sees yuan, green finance among areas to foster Vietnam, Laos ties
[ad_1] Hong Kong has identified yuan trading, talent exchange and green finance as three areas for cooperation with Vietnam and Laos, leveraging on the city’s key strengths as Asia’s third-largest…
UOB Malaysia leads EXSIM’s RM365mil green sukuk placement
[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR: United Overseas Bank (M) Bhd (UOB Malaysia) has announced the successful pricing and private placement of EXSIM Group’s RM365mil four-year Asean Green Sustainable and Responsible Investment (SRI)…
Canadian insurer Sun Life names new president for Asia business
[ad_1] The Sun Life Financial logo is seen at their corporate headquarters of One York Street in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, February 11, 2019. REUTERS/Chris Helgren/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights Dec…
Flights scrapped, businesses shut as super typhoon Saola nears Hong Kong, Guangdong
[ad_1] HONG KONG, Sept 1 (Reuters) – The Asian financial hub of Hong Kong and the Chinese province of Guangdong cancelled hundreds of flights and evacuated nearly 800,000 people Friday…
Hong Kong assumes ‘super-connector’ role for mainland, ASEAN
[ad_1] December 7, 2023 HONG KONG – Hong Kong is the platform connecting capital and expertise that can facilitate two-way investment flows between the Chinese mainland and ASEAN (Association of…
Philippines receives climate finance commitment from Canada
[ad_1] MANILA, Dec 6 (Reuters) – The Philippines and the United Nations Development Programme have a commitment from Canada on climate finance, the president’s office in Manila said on Wednesday.…