AviationAir China has no agenda to acquire Cathay PacificInternational Finance DeskSeptember 9, 2019December 23, 2019 by International Finance DeskSeptember 9, 2019December 23, 2019 Analysts believe that it would be a logical move for Air China to acquire the remainder of Cathay in future... Read more
BankingNew Singapore e-service to help firms fight money launderingInternational Finance DeskSeptember 6, 2019December 16, 2019 by International Finance DeskSeptember 6, 2019December 16, 2019 Banks such as BNP Paribas, DBS Bank, MUFG Bank, OCBC Bank, and United Overseas Bank show interest in the new service... Read more
Real EstateTech@SG scheme to boost the home rental market in SingaporeInternational Finance DeskSeptember 5, 2019December 23, 2019 by International Finance DeskSeptember 5, 2019December 23, 2019 Demand for luxury homes are already on the rise especially from the banking, finance, and fintech professionals... Read more
Islamic BankingPhilippines signs law to establish Islamic banking in the countryInternational Finance DeskSeptember 4, 2019December 23, 2019 by International Finance DeskSeptember 4, 2019December 23, 2019 Islamic Banks will boost financial inclusion, especially among the country’s Muslim population... Read more
Asset ManagementUOB’s asset management buys 75% stake in Indonesia firmInternational Finance DeskSeptember 4, 2019December 23, 2019 by International Finance DeskSeptember 4, 2019December 23, 2019 United overseas bank will provide its expertise to Indonesian investors in areas such as Islamic investments and multi-asset strategies... Read more
BankingMalaysia’s Maybank plans to diversify revenue from retail SMEsInternational Finance DeskSeptember 3, 2019December 16, 2019 by International Finance DeskSeptember 3, 2019December 16, 2019 The bank aims to increase the current 10% revenue from the segment to 20% in three years... Read more
Ports and ShippingChina Merchants to diversify, invest in French port assetsInternational Finance DeskSeptember 3, 2019December 23, 2019 by International Finance DeskSeptember 3, 2019December 23, 2019 The investment will help French port firm reduce its debt after its $17 bn acquisition of Ceva Logistics... Read more
AviationWeak yuan, trade war uncertainty to hit top three Chinese airlinesInternational Finance DeskSeptember 3, 2019December 23, 2019 by International Finance DeskSeptember 3, 2019December 23, 2019 China Southern, Air China, and China Eastern airlines face falling profits with slower passenger demand... Read more
AviationQatar Airways unveils new flight routes to MalaysiaInternational Finance DeskAugust 29, 2019December 23, 2019 by International Finance DeskAugust 29, 2019December 23, 2019 Langkawi is set to be the third destination in Malaysia that Qatar Airways will operate in after Kuala Lumpur and Penang... Read more
BankingEconomic distress: HSBC Hong Kong offers help to local SMEsInternational Finance DeskAugust 29, 2019December 16, 2019 by International Finance DeskAugust 29, 2019December 16, 2019 The bank offers refunds up to HK$20,000 for loans taken between March and August... Read more