covid19

Exclusive interview with Deutsche leadership: Stefanie Holtze-Jen

With FA's female focus in the International Women’s month of March, Holtze-Jen shares her thoughts on gender parity in Asia, how she is adapting to her new senior leadership role in the context of a geopolitical crisis, and the trends set to shape the months ahead.

March 29, 2022

Boost from IMF helps China sell region’s largest sovereign bond

China's decision to visit the capital markets with a 144a bond, the region's largest sovereign issuance this year, has paid off just as its economy is emerging from the Covid-19 gloom.

October 21, 2020

Politicising Covid-19 undermines Cathay Pacific's HK$39 billion bailout

Commercial assumptions are irrelevant if Hong Kong uses the health crisis to disguise social gathering policies and extend travel restrictions.

June 14, 2020

Covid-19 investor poll: a gradual U-shaped recovery

Respondents to FinanceAsia’s Impact of Covid-19 on Credit Markets survey, in partnership with Fitch Ratings, are looking forward to a partial recovery in the fourth quarter.

FinanceAsia Fitch Ratings

Philippines forecast: Economy will grow but at a slower pace

Investors are on a rollercoaster ride as the spread of the COVID-19 widens globally. Looking to the future, the Philippines government is seeking to support and stimulate the nation’s economy.

First Metro Investment Corporation

Cheaper entry valuations and ample exit options are reigniting Chinese VC activity

The Covid-19 pandemic is pushing renewed interest into healthcare sectors, where VC’s are looking for investments that not only survive but thrive under these unpredictable conditions.

April 20, 2020

Chinese Mobile Gaming Is More Distribution Than Content

With more players staying home and social distancing, Chinese mobile game developers are hoping to establish sticky customers attached to franchised story lines – but bargaining power is incrementally moving towards distributors.

April 15, 2020

Indonesia’s pandemic bond debut shows promise but widespread adoption is doubtful

The sovereign has sold its largest-ever bond. This should help protect the economy from the coronavirus and finances a significant portion of its stimulus package. However, the structure is unlikely to be utilised globally for political reasons.

April 12, 2020