An April review by the IMF ended without an agreement, with June the next opportunity to meet the IMF's conditions and release two tranches of loans.

The games, if they go ahead, potentially in 2027, are expected to bring economic benefits to the Greater Bay Area, including Hong Kong, and countries part of the Belt and Road Initiative.

The HKEX listed exchange benefitted from surging crypto prices, and is looking at overseas markets and payment expansion.

The Japanese parent company of 7-Eleven, under bid from a Canadian rival, has said it will replace its chief executive officer, spin off its US business and has agreed to sell its superstore business to Bain Capital.

K. Balasubramanian, Asia South head of corporate banking, has been appointed India subcontinent sub-cluster & banking head and India Citi country officer & banking head designate, to replace Khullar's current role.

The new US president issues orders for the US to leave the World Health Organisation and Paris climate agreement, with digital app TikTok emerging as one potential leverage point between the US and China over tariffs.

The investment in the surgical robotics firm was led by EQT and included Hong Kong's Innovation and Technology Venture Fund.

Asset managers share the view that despite a strong base for the US economy, Trump’s actual tariff and immigration policies after he assumes office will be key.

Read on to find out the winners of our Deal Awards – Asia Pacific.