Distress

AI supply chain to boost Asia amid global growth slowdown

China had robust import and export growth in May despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Fitch has upgraded China's GDP forecast to 4.6% this year after "surprisingly good" Q1 data. In a volatile market, SpaceX is set to go public on June 12.

June 09, 2026

China cracks down on brokers for illegal cross-border stock trading

Three brokers, including Hong Kong’s largest online brokerage Futu, have been heavily penalised by Chinese regulators, in an effort to clean up market misconduct and to curb illegal outflows.

May 26, 2026

Chinese property giants Vanke and Sunac in regulatory crosshairs amid debt woes

Several warnings, including from ratings agencies, have been issued, as the two giant Chinese property developers continue to struggle as losses mount.

April 19, 2026

High oil prices fuel Apac energy crisis as Middle East war enters fifth week

As oil moves above $115 a barrel, Apac governments are scrambling to reduce energy demand as the OECD sees US inflation rising to 4.2% this year. Markets are bracing for more turmoil as the war escalates with the Houthis joining the fight.

March 29, 2026

Hong Kong Fintech Week 2025: FTAHK’s CEO on regional partnerships, growing its member base

Newly appointed Jean-Louis Tse shared with FinanceAsia his vision of growing the Fintech Association of Hong Kong.

December 02, 2025

Bangladesh faces LDC graduation dilemma as businesses fear impact

Bangladeshi businesses and economists are pressing the government to defer the graduation from the UN’s least developed country (LDC) status. They argue the government needs to consider the impacts on exports, tariffs, loans and patents.

September 16, 2025

Bangladesh continues contractionary monetary policy amid high inflation

Problems are continuing to mount up in Bangladesh’s economy, including high inflation, as the country attempts to bounce back from years of crisis to secure the next tranche of a IMF loan.

March 04, 2025

Bangladesh begins special audit, stress testing of banks, as bad loans add to crisis

Six banks have been placed under central bank control, with up to $50bn of non-performing loans under scrutiny after looting scandal.

January 21, 2025

Funds pour into Bangladesh in response to interim government’s appeal

The World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the Islamic Development Bank and others, are providing support packages worth billions of dollars, to help with financial sector reforms.

October 08, 2024

Deal Analysis: Hong Kong’s HK$6bn digital green bond offering

After the world’s first multi-currency digital bond offering was oversubscribed, a government spokesperson told FA that tokenised bonds are moving from ‘proof of concept’ into ‘production’.

March 05, 2024