ministry of finance

Philippines confident in face of EM storm

Senior officials in Benigno Aquino’s administration argue they can help keep the Philippines’ growth story on track even as other Asian markets face capital outflows.

August 27, 2013

Bangladesh reviewing Foreign Exchange Act

The central bank is looking to ease foreign investors’ access to one of Asia’s most durable, but unknown, investment stories.

December 04, 2012

No longer cheap: China’s finance ministry to pay up for dim sum

With the renminbi no longer a one-way bet, China's Ministry of Finance is expected to have to pay up for its upcoming dim sum bond.

May 30, 2012

Indonesia targets fiscal reform

Indonesia's finance ministry recognises an urgent need to raise more tax revenue and achieve its spending targets to support the country's development.

October 05, 2011

Dim sums won't be bite-size thanks to China's might

China's vice-premier gives the green light for mainland companies to issue dim sum bonds, while the Ministry of Finance holds a Rmb20 billion bond auction.

August 17, 2011

Flight to safety whets appetite for Chinese dim sum

Splendid isolation: China's Ministry of Finance pushes ahead with its Rmb20 billion dim sum bond, ignoring the market rout.

August 11, 2011