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Catherine Simmons, a significant figure in the U.S.-ASEAN Business Council, shared her insights following a recent delegation visit to Hanoi. Simmons discussed the importance of the visit, the financial sector’s key messages, and Citi’s future forecasts for…
In response to disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict, Malaysia has devised a financial strategy to support its aviation sector, featuring incentives such as discounted airfares during holiday periods. Travelers flying between Peninsular Malaysia and…
The A2 Milk Company has acknowledged a number of issues currently affecting its supply chain, leading to a downgrade in its financial outlook. Strong Demand versus Supply Chain Challenges While experiencing robust demand, especially for their infant milk…
Historically, US equities have demonstrated strong performance following significant conflicts. However, DBS asserts that the current Middle East conflict may not follow this trend, warning investors against complacency in this situation. The Ongoing Conflict…
The global financial powerhouse UBS recently launched the 14th iteration of its Southeast Asia summit. The objective of the summit is to foster an exchange of insights and investment ideas for the upcoming year. The newly inaugurated UBS OneASEAN Summit has…
The Bank of Singapore’s (BoS) most recent global outlook for 2026 indicates resilient growth, improved financial conditions, and a steady rebalancing of economic power. According to the BoS, success for investors does not lie in pursuing volatile investments…
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh recently chaired a conference to declare the creation of an international financial center (IFC) in Vietnam. At the same time, the coordinating council for the IFC was launched, with the Permanent Deputy Prime Minister, Nguyen…
On Friday morning, the strength of the U.S. dollar saw a slight decrease against the Vietnamese dong, trading near a five-week low against major currencies. The Vietnamese-based commercial bank, Vietcombank, traded the U.S. dollar at a rate of VND26,408, a…
On Tuesday, the VN-Index, Vietnam’s benchmark index, rose by 0.9% to reach 1,717.06 points. This marked the highest level it had reached since October 17. The index ended the day 15 points higher, with a total increase of over 56 points across the previous…
HSBC, the UK-based banking institution, recently undertook a strategic shift in its Southeast Asian operations, assigning an experienced professional to spearhead its markets and securities services across ASEAN. Ruby Ho Takes the Reins Ruby Ho now holds the…
Eric Jing, Chairman of Ant Group, recently presented his vision for propelling small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) into the next level of productivity at the Singapore FinTech Festival. He posited that artificial intelligence (AI)-driven financial tools…
Boku, a leading mobile payments company, has selected Singapore as the site for its latest Innovation Hub. This decision aligns with the company’s strategic plan to secure a portion of the rapidly expanding global payments market, which is projected to reach…
Fitch Ratings, a globally recognized credit rating agency, has once again affirmed the Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of MB Shinsei Consumer Credit Finance Limited Liability Company (Mcredit), maintaining it at B+ with a stable outlook. This represents…
The Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) 2025, the country’s premier annual financial technology event, is set to begin this week. The highly anticipated conference will feature over 800 speakers covering a myriad of topics within the industry. Looking Ahead to a…
UBS, a Swiss multinational investment bank and financial services company, has signaled its plans to significantly expand its footprint in the United States’ financial market. This move demonstrates UBS’s dedication to deepening its presence across the…
HSBC, a London-based financial institution, is set to acknowledge a significant provision following a court ruling in Luxembourg, in relation to an ongoing lawsuit tied to the infamous Bernard Madoff scandal. The Madoff Scandal Impact HSBC is expected to make…
