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Grab takes payments battle with Go-jek to Vietnam

The $500m that Grab intends to invest in Vietnam is the latest in a series of regional investments as it fights with Go-jek for Asean dominance.

August 28, 2019

Why the Evergrande-Shengjing Bank tie-up is a worrying sign

The marriage between a heavily-indebted real estate developer and a poor capitalised bank could be a bad example for other lenders to follow.

July 02, 2019

How Australia’s virtual banks compete with the giants

Two new mobile-only banks have a clever plan to steal customers from Australia’s big unloved institutions.

April 25, 2019

Casino licence switch could mean all change for Macau

Asia's answer to Las Vegas is on the brink of change – and much of it could be good news for investors in its highly lucrative gaming industry.

March 19, 2019

Why Philippines said 'yes' to Dr No as central bank chief

The unexpected appointment of Benjamin Diokno as Philippines central bank governor has raised eyebrows as markets adopt a wait-and-see attitude over his doveish monetary approach.

March 06, 2019

Practicing inclusive finance to advance small and micro financial services

As a leading large-sized retail commercial bank in China, the Postal Savings Bank of China is positioned to serve the community, small and medium-sized enterprises, and Sannong (agriculture, farmers and rural areas) customers.

By Postal Savings Bank of China

Myanmar gets ready to welcome foreign insurers

Its fledgling insurance sector may only stretch to snake bite cover but Myanmar is set to open its doors to the big boys of global finance, and it could yet be the making of its bond market.

February 28, 2019

Why HKMA’s next chief will face stiffer challenges

Hong Kong’s integration into the Greater Bay Area, fintech regulations and global economic uncertainties are among the major challenges for the new HKMA chief.

February 22, 2019

Australia urged to tackle errant banking practices

Chief executive Andrew Thorburn apologises to National Australia Bank's customers as shareholders across Australia call on the corporate regulator to get tough on errant behaviour at the banks.

October 22, 2018