FeaturedOil & GasAramco slashes oil prices in Asia despite historic dealInternational Finance Business DeskApril 14, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskApril 14, 2020 Aramco slashed its selling price for Asian buyers by $4.20 per barrel... Read more
FeaturedTelecomFacebook eyes 10% stake in Indian telco Reliance JioInternational Finance Business DeskMarch 26, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskMarch 26, 2020 Talks between the two parties have stalled due to the Covid-19 outbreak... Read more
FeaturedHealthcareHealthcare investor Quadria raises $595 mn in second fund closingInternational FinanceMarch 4, 2020March 18, 2020 by International FinanceMarch 4, 2020March 18, 2020 The amount raised in the second fund exceeded its initial target of $400 million... Read more
Asset ManagementFeaturedWealth managementMorgan Stanley aims to boost its wealth management staff strength in AsiaInternational FinanceJanuary 22, 2020March 18, 2020 by International FinanceJanuary 22, 2020March 18, 2020 The US investment banking giant declared that it touched a milestone in profit last year, owing to its wealth business that contributes to over 50 percent of its earnings.... Read more
Asset ManagementFeaturedEastspring sharpens Asia focus with a $500 bn AUM target by 2024International FinanceJanuary 22, 2020March 18, 2020 by International FinanceJanuary 22, 2020March 18, 2020 The investment giant’s recent acquisitions has established its presence in more than ten Asian markets... Read more
TelecomMalaysia’s Celcom and Maxis to accelerate 5G roll outPritam BordoloiNovember 26, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiNovember 26, 2019 The telcos will jointly deploy 5G infrastructure in the country... Read more
FintechVietnam, Singapore receive 87% of fintech funding in SE AsiaPritam BordoloiNovember 20, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiNovember 20, 2019 Fintechs in SE Asia raised $1.14 bn during the first nine months of 2019, compared to $679 mn in 2018... Read more
BankingSoutheast Asian banks to lose $5 bn due to digitalisationPritam BordoloiNovember 7, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiNovember 7, 2019 Banks will face pressure on income from card transactions and fees, with 14.3% of their payments revenue at stake... Read more
HealthcareMalaysia’s IHH Healthcare to sell stakes in Indian assetsPritam BordoloiOctober 24, 2019November 1, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiOctober 24, 2019November 1, 2019 The company will sell a 62% stake in Continental Hospitals and a 74% share in Global Hospitals... Read more
BankingCIMB Singapore’s trade finance platform to generate $100 mnPritam BordoloiOctober 18, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiOctober 18, 2019 The bank completed its first trade financing transaction using IoT cargo sensors and blockchain... Read more