ADB, insurers to unlock USD 2.5 billion for Asia-Pacific’s small businesses
ADB's 'Master Framework Program for Financial Institutions' expands a credit insurance program that the global lender launched in 2022...
Tag : Asia Pacific
Singapore to remain one of APAC’s wealth management’s bright spots, says report
The Asian city-state has sought to attract wealth managers, banks, and family offices as important parts of their economies...
Global telecom spending hit USD 1.55 trillion in 2025, says IDC report
Talking about the telecom sector's prospects in 2026, IDC expects spending to grow another 1.8% to USD 1.58 trillion...
Alibaba makes biggest corporate bond offering in Asia-Pacific
Alibaba plans to use the notes' net proceeds for share repurchases and other general business uses, such as paying off its offshore debt...
HSBC asset management appoints new CEO for Apac and Hong Kong
HSBC appointed Daisy Ho, who will replace Pedro Bastros...
Consumer use of digital banking accelerates in Asia–Pacific: McKinsey
Number of digital banking users in APac rose from 54% in 2017 to 88% in 2021...
Reinsurance M&A to surge in Asia Pacific in 2021
Around 38 M&A deals were completed during the first half of 2020 in APac...
Cathay Pacific shareholders approve plan to raise $5 bn bailout package
The decision was made during a general meeting held on July 13...
MidEast and APAC aviation sector to lose $36.4 bn in revenue
The estimated losses are 10% higher than previously forecasted, according to Airports Council International (ACI)...
Hong Kong will still be Asia’s financial hub despite the unrest
Hong Kong is China’s window to the wider world and its goose that lays golden eggs – China won’t risk losing it...