Distress

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

Chinese developers under more pressure after Evergrande’s liquidation

After a damning Hong Kong court verdict, Chinese developers to face higher financing costs, and the move could set a precedent for future liquidations.

February 06, 2024

Cybersecurity in Australia: a mindset change

Recent high-profile crises underscore cybersecurity precautions as being paramount. FinanceAsia learns how Australia’s regulatory landscape is fostering improved operational resilience.

October 31, 2023

Evergrande chairman detainment: a sign of heightened state control?

Foreign investors should expect to suffer from Evergrande’s woes.

October 03, 2023

China’s property woes to lower GDP for several years: economist

Professor warns of hard landing for China’s property market. Could there be some upside?

September 19, 2023

High yield bond market resilient in Q1 2023 – White & Case

Research from the law firm reports improved global high yield bond activity despite persistent macroeconomic challenges, including a weak M&A pipeline.

June 06, 2023