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Middle East war shakes Bangladesh’s economy with trade deals in flux

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.

March 14, 2026

Opinion: How Hong Kong is building new bridges for the future

As integration continues apace, James Fok, chief commercial officer, CMU OmniClear, shares his views on how Hong Kong can be a greater gateway to mainland China for capital markets activity.

March 14, 2026

Mongolia issues $500m government bond

The government bond was priced at a 5.95% yield, tightening from an initial guidance of around 6.3%.

March 10, 2026

Opinion: Asia’s growing influence in healthcare private equity

Raj Shah, partner and head of healthcare, Nordic Capital, discusses how investors are looking to tap into Asia's demographic demand, gain portfolio resilience, and drive healthcare innovation.

March 10, 2026

Hong Kong’s financial firms adapt to AI’s rewards and risks

As significant changes occur to tasks, management will need to monitor the needs of future talent and regulatory issues as AI adoption increases in the Asian financial centre.

March 10, 2026

Oil tops $100 a barrel as Middle East war risks mount

Financial markets in the Middle East, Apac and across the world are being hit as the price of a barrel of crude and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil surges above $100; the impact on aluminium is another issue.

March 08, 2026

IWD 2026: Cecile De Sousa, COO, Apac, Natixis CIB on DEI, AI and decarbonisation

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.

March 08, 2026

Market turmoil continues in Asia amid more Middle East strikes

Energy prices are rising, stock markets are falling and flights remain cancelled as Iran continues attacks on countries across the Middle East, as Israel and the US ramp up pressure.

March 03, 2026

Australia's PlasmaLeap Technologies secures A$30m Series A funding

Investors in the firm, which produces zero-emissions production of ammonia and nitric acid, include the Gates Foundation, Investible and Yara Growth Ventures.

March 03, 2026

The resilient capital: Five drivers behind Tokyo’s enduring financial strength

As noted by the Financial Times in December 2025, Tokyo has shown a remarkable ability to weather geopolitical turbulence. Amid global frictions, Japan’s sprawling capital offers businesses and investors a finance centre conducive to long-term growth.

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