Despite changes to regulations, Hong Kong IPOs are still set to remain robust this year with six firms already listing this week, according to Frank Bi, Asia head of corporate transactions at law firm Ashurst.

Recent deals have involved hotel, food delivery and energy assets from firms in Vietnam, Taiwan, Japan and Thailand. Japanese corporates are seeking diversification in western markets.

The Rava Partners-backed platform adds 550 keys across eight prime Tokyo districts, boosting its global AUM to over $1.1bn as institutional appetite for Japan’s rental housing sector intensifies.

After February's election, Bangladesh’s economy is being shaken by the rise in prices of oil and gas, a potential fall in remittances, increased shipping costs and Trump's latest tariffs, as the war in the Middle East continues.

Hong Kong-based De Sousa discussed resources, hybrid working, the bank's Green Weighting Factor and how artificial intelligence is an enabler, for International Women's Day.

The bank's shares climbed as it beat analysts' expectations despite facing a commercial real estate charge of $700m in Hong Kong. Chairman Brendan Nelson is confident of growth in Asia this year.

SC's operating profit grew 6% last year; Zurich Australia snaps up life insurer ClearView; Citi Vietnam appoints Thai Nguyet Minh as head of markets.

Co-investors in the take-private deal for the healthcare firm include 65 Equity Partners, the Employees Provident Fund and China’s Silk Road Fund.

Chinese transactions are benefitting from a booming IPO market in Hong Kong, which is driving Asia growth from a low base.