The dual listing will help keep momentum in Hong Kong's equity markets, with the majority of the $4.5bn proceeds raised by the Shenzhen based global EV player set to help build a factory in Hungary; a greenshoe option takes the raising to $5.2bn.

Shilpa Gulrajani, DBS' head of sustainable finance, institutional banking, offered her thoughts on how capital markets are aligning with the region’s transition needs, including green loans and blended finance, on the sidelines of Ecosperity Week.

Standard Chartered is providing full FX services with more services expected in Q4; FA understands that FalconX will partner with more banks soon.

Clean energy investments are ramping up in Apac, but a $800bn annual shortfall risks slowing momentum. At Temasek’s Ecosperity Week, IFC's Riccardo Puliti and BlackRock's Susan Chan called for bolder partnerships, clearer policies, and better capital mobilisation.

There has been a flurry of activity connected with the Middle East in recent weeks, including visas, real estate and chemical assets.

Japan's economy set to be hit amid some wild currency moves across the region, including from the Taiwan dollar.

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.

Asia’s fixed income markets began 2025 on a stable footing, buoyed by falling rates and policy support from China; however, as credit spreads rise amid tariff mayhem, investors are seeking pockets of opportunities such as NBFIs and LGFVs.

Read on for the winners of the 29th iteration of the FinanceAsia Awards, across Australia and New Zealand.