Solid growth and an encouraging economic outlook make Indonesia attractive. But one key facet is still dragging on the economy, former finance minister Muhamad Chatib Basri says.
The Japanese megabank wins approval to up stake in Indonesian consumer lender to 40%. Greater access to Japan’s solidly respectable corporates via MUFG will improve Danamon’s credit worthiness.
The payments firm’s founder explains his route to profitability and how he plans to undercut other parts of banking such as trade finance.
Airwallex is building momentum after securing early backers, including Tencent and Sequoia -- more proof if any was needed that high-profile investors add to a startup’s credibility.
Building a mosque close to a factory is one example of the many ways Chinese firms are working within partner countries to smooth over some of the bumps on the Belt and Road.
Indonesia’s largest private-sector bank stands out from fierce competition in FinanceAsia's annual awards.
Asia’s leading logistics and supply chain solution provider accelerates expansion in Southeast Asia in anticipation of stronger trade and e-commerce activities.
Escalating global trade tensions stop a tentative rally in its tracks, overpowering the positive impact of declining issuance and rebounding Treasuries.
Ride-hailing turns competitive again in Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand and the Philippines as Indonesia's unicorn rides in. But it won't use its own name, nor bring its fintech services.
Banker and experienced private equity investor join global alternative asset manager as it expands into Indonesia and Vietnam.
Two of the region’s most experienced borrowers explain how to deal with the FX and interest rate volatility besetting global bond markets.
Volatility takes its toll across Asia during April, but falling markets open up valuations, giving hope for May’s strong equity capital markets pipeline.
Portfolio managers and buy-side analysts give their verdicts on the region's leading corporations.
Oki Ramadhana jumps across to HSBC as the British bank looks to boost its Indonesia team.
Tencent-backed Indonesian unicorn, best known as a ride-sharing platform, looks to extend use of Go-Pay wallet to meet more daily needs in a country where few have credit cards.
At least three Southeast Asian nations will start the process of electing a new leader next year. How should global investors prepare for the change?
It has been a record-breaking year for Asian bond issuance. Are investors confident the bull run can continue?
Indonesia's largest petrochemical company demonstrates just how far high yield spreads have compressed.
The private equity firm's investment in Nippon Indosari Corpindo is a bet that the country's burgeoning middle class chooses wheat as an alternative to rice.
The search for yield and a sovereign upgrade are bolstering international interest in debt from the archipelago. And the country's corporates haven't been slow to exploit the demand.