Philippine government moving to prevent return to ‘dirty money’ list
The State Palace assured the public that the administration continues to strengthen investigations and anti-money laundering enforcement as part of its commitment to uphold…
Finance
China-UK financial working group holds inaugural meeting in Beijing
To safeguard global financial stability, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) and the British Treasury agreed to step up cooperation on crisis management, and on recovery and…
Why Indonesian K-pop fans are boycotting a Korean bank
They are putting pressure on Hana Bank to end loans tied to coal-fired power in Indonesia.
Prabowo policies, ‘stock frying,’ weigh down Indonesia in emerging market race
Investors have been avoiding Indonesia and worry President Prabowo's spending and cozy governance are slowly undoing hard-won progress made since the Asian Financial Crisis, when…
Adequate documentation vital for offshore accounts: Malaysian experts
Experts said it was concerning that nearly 15,000 Malaysians held more than RM10bil in undisclosed offshore financial accounts, noting that it is a familiar tactic used by…
Foreign investors maintain strong confidence in Vietnam’s market
Looking ahead to 2026, prospects remain bright as manufacturing, economic growth, and foreign investment in the country are expected to stay robust, with the country forecast to…
Hong Kong unveils first equity ETF targeting premium China, ASEAN assets
The move provides fresh opportunities for investors to participate in the Belt and Road Initiative’s (BRI) development.
Indonesian President Prabowo’s nephew Thomas Djiwandono secures central bank deputy governor post
The future deputy governor addressed market sentiment during his presentation in the hearing, acknowledging that the “assumptions made about him were not good” given his…
Dubai offers ‘golden visa’ to Filipino investors
Under the program, Filipinos who invest at least 2 million UAE dirhams—about P32 million—in an eligible Dubai property can obtain a 10-year UAE residency, with no minimum stay…
Vietnam’s central bank rejects rumour small banknotes removed from circulation
The move was made after some social media sites have been spreading the rumour that the State Bank of Vietnam plans to eliminate the small banknotes. The SBV affirmed that the…