asia

Hong Kong pioneers a sustainable future for an 'Asian century'

January 20, 2023 | 15:35

Hong Kong wants to grasp green financing and sustainable investment opportunities across Asia.

Asia sails into headwinds of rate hikes, war and China slowdown

November 02, 2022 | 08:00

Asia’s strong economic rebound early this year is losing momentum.

DKSH partners with Cytek Biosciences to strengthen presence in Asia

February 28, 2022 | 14:28

DKSH Business Unit Technology has entered an agreement with Cytek Biosciences in Asia in a move to solidify its position as a leading integrated solutions provider for scientific instruments.

ADB revises down Malaysia’s economic growth forecast in 2021

December 28, 2021 | 11:16

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has downgraded Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 3.8 percent from 4.7 percent for 2021 and 5.9 percent from 6.1 percent next year.

ADB revises down Malaysia’s economic growth forecast in 2021

December 22, 2021 | 10:29

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has downgraded Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 3.8 percent from 4.7 percent for 2021 and 5.9 percent from 6.1 percent next year.

Vietnam becomes preferred destination for Asian investors

December 20, 2021 | 14:00

Vietnam has been climbing the ranks of preferred dealmaking destinations for some of the top Asian investors due to its bright prospects for economic growth.

Asian issuers show global leadership to embrace sustainability agenda

October 05, 2021 | 16:50

Asian issuers put great stock in environmental and social issues, putting them ahead of their global peers, according to a recent HSBC survey.

COVID-19 remains rampant in Southeast Asia nations

July 31, 2021 | 11:44

The Delta variant of coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, which was first detected in India, has continued to spread in Southeast Asian nations, with Indonesia recording the highest rate of infection.

Citi report flags Asia to play leading role in building a sustainable future

July 20, 2021 | 12:37

A new report from Citi revealed that more clients are embracing different areas of finance to meet their environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals.

Asia’s newest manufacturing centre

February 12, 2021 | 00:00

Vietnam is set to become the next manufacturing hub in Asia, beating its regional competitors as its economy managed to grow 2.9 per cent in 2020 and is forecast to grow 6.5-7 per cent in 2021.

Asia beckons

February 05, 2021 | 15:29

Every day, we are bombarded with headlines and news flashes. Reading these pings, we could all be forgiven for asking “will this year be any different from the last?” Infection rates are hitting record highs, with travel restrictions being further tightened and jobless rates facing a lagged hit. The geopolitical landscape appears as febrile as ever.