Asia
Asia's insatiable investment appetite shows no signs of waning: Fitch
Despite lower profits and higher risks.
Asia's insatiable investment appetite shows no signs of waning: Fitch
Despite lower profits and higher risks.
Rising oil prices could trigger a 3.2% airfare hike in APAC
New Zealand's airfares could rise 7.5%.
Thailand's consumer spending to see growth in 2018
Rising disposable income could spur spending on skin-care, make-up, and accessories.
7 in 10 Indonesian banks threatened by ride-hailing firm Go-Jek
The app’s wide payment capabilities poses a risk to conventional banks.
Lending crunch fails to cripple Japan's mega banks as they join world's largest 20 lenders
MUFG is the ninth largest bank globally with a tier 1 capital of $153.04b.
Philippine banks explore blockchain for payment and remittance services
The central bank approved a pilot project creating a real-time remittance corridor.
China dominates world's largest banks even as Europe flexes financial muscle
Chinese lenders held the top four places in overall ranking based on Tier 1 capital.
Here's why Korea could withstand the trade war
Its ASEAN-bound FDIs have surpassed China-bound FDIs since 2015.
SEA investment deals ballooned to US$21.9b
Majority of investments were pumped into real estate, energy, and technology.
US-China trade wars could dent Japan's export growth
The US accounts for 20% of Japan's total exports.
APAC IPO proceeds ballooned 80% to US$3.1b
Vietnam led the growth with a real estate developer listing of US$3.1b.
China turns to “internet hospitals” as healthcare demand shoots up
Tech startups are the biggest winners.
Business confidence in Japan slipped in Q2 2018
Large manufacturers' worries intensify over trade frictions and geopolitical risks.
APAC leads growth in global real estate transparency
Australia and New Zealand placed second and seventh in the global transparency rankings.
Emerging markets in Asia could get hurt from US-China trade tension
Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, Korea, Hong Kong, Thailand, Philippines, and Japan will be amongst the most affected by US tariffs on Chinese goods via supply chains.
Asian firms could pay in-demand workers US$15,000 more amidst talent crunch
Japan's salary surge could cost as much as US$468b by 2030.
China to trim minimum bank reserves in July
The move will release liquidity valued at around US$100b to support the economy.
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