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.

Corporate issuances are increasing in the offshore Renminbi bond market, despite challenges around rates, liquidity and diversification; Hong Kong is poised to benefit.

The buyers of the multifamily assets were sovereign wealth funds and follows the closure of a hotel real estate fund in July.

FA spoke to Andrew Cummings, head of residential agency at Savills Middle East, about recent shifts in Dubai’s real estate landscape. He shared insights on foreign capital flows, the impact of infrastructure and regulatory reforms, and how new ownership models are influencing long-term investor activity.

The Chinese property giant had been placed into liquidation by Hong Kong's High Court in January 2024.

Chinese overseas investments, including in emerging markets, should boost the domestic economy; meanwhile, US president Donald Trump and China have extended a ‘tariff truce’ until November 10.

The Chinese telecom group's zero coupon, five-year, convertible bonds are listed on the HKEX and are convertible into fully paid H shares; the issuance follows recent ones from the likes of Henderson Land.

An ambitious wave of Chinese entrepreneurs is changing the definition of Chinese private equity investment, as the market looks for a revival after a slow few years; Cheng sees opportunities across product personalisation, robotics and different geographies.

George Hongchoy will leave the firm before the end of June 2026 and said that he had no disagreement with the board; the firm has been cutting some jobs in a "streamlining" initiative.

The rationale behind all the winners in Australia and New Zealand.