Phillip Suh, previously CEO at Samsung Asset Management, will replace the retiring Hyon Joo Park.

YP05002, developed by Yao Pharma, is in Phase 1 clinical development in Australia and can potentially help with metabolic diseases; Yao Pharma will receive an upfront payment of $150m for a worldwide licence.

Chen shared her views on megatrends, AI, corporate governance, FX trading, wealth creation, payments and regional expansion, amid a volatile backdrop.

CICC is looking to strengthen ties between China and the Gulf region; meanwhile, a former MD at Standard Chartered, Kapil Jobanputra, has become managing partner of real asset firm Elaeo Partners.

FA reveals the market winners of Asia's Best Companies Poll 2025.

The commodities group has returned to the market for the first time in three years and the PBOC has given approval for the funds to be repatriated offshore.

DLT’s potential to drive transaction efficiency is more widely acknowledged, while some crypto native players are looking to tap into traditional financial products; however, Apac’s regulatory framework is fragmented.

Refinancing needs, fewer defaults, falling interest rates, sustainable bonds, and support from banks, are all fueling demand.

The newly created role for the former CEO of Bajaj Electricals is aimed at improving the PE firm's portfolio firms across India and Southeast Asia.

Kunio Watanabe, most recently executive chairman of Nomura Holding America, has become BNY Mellon's Japan country executive and representative for its Tokyo Branch.